As is sits above there is 9 inches clearance from the tire to the modified wheelhouse.
Adding 230 lbs in the trunk lowers the clearance to about 8 inches.
Adding simulated back seat passengers (351W block = 340 lbs) again lowers the clearance to about 6” when measured vertically. Shortest distance at about 45 degrees to vertical is 5.5”
From the bump stop mounting surface (w/o rubber bumper) to the axle tube is about 7”.
Not that I’d go that small, comparing to a stock 215/70R14 there is approx 1.5” extra clearance than the Ranger tire. Even a very aggressive 275/50R17 gives an extra 0.5” clearance.
