[TM Pilot]

Padgett,

I would recommend you take those Kenda Karrier Loadstar Tires and Dexstar wheels back to Northern Tool for a full refund. Mounting a 65psi tire on a 50psi wheel is a safety issue. Don't let Northern Tool tell you otherwise. For the $189 Northern Tool charged for that combo, you could buy a steel white spoke wheel, high pressure valve stems, and Maxxis 8-ply 205/75R15 tire mounted, balanced, and with a warranty at your local Discount Tire dealer.

I would also recommend you not mount a Load Range D 65psi 14" tire on your factory 14" wheels. They are rated to 1870lbs (see limitation stamped on wheel). That corresponds to 50psi (load range C).

The 3-inch rule is that Dexter Axle recommends that you have about 3 inches minimum between the top of the tire and the wheel well. With your 2.5" of clearance with your 14" tires, I would recommend you install the 2" factory lift kit in order to upgrade to 15" tires & wheels. I don't think any TM owners who installed the 2" factory lift kit have had any sway or drag issues. The only possible issue is clearance between the top of the A/C unit and the garage door - Nothing a tape measure won't answer.

Welcome to the forums. There are lots of threads on this topic. Let us know what you decide.

Bruce