275/70/17 - who? where?
#16
01-10-2000 | 04:11 PM
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EXTINGUISHFIRE~
Hey, I'm actually glad mine are wearing out fast because it'll give me a reason to get rid of them. Just out of curiousity, what PSI did you use in your tires? I had been keeping mine at 36, which may be the reason they wore out so fast. I recently started putting 40 PSI in them . . .
***JaSoN***
Hey, I'm actually glad mine are wearing out fast because it'll give me a reason to get rid of them. Just out of curiousity, what PSI did you use in your tires? I had been keeping mine at 36, which may be the reason they wore out so fast. I recently started putting 40 PSI in them . . .
***JaSoN***
#17
01-11-2000 | 10:42 AM
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Redwing -
In your post you say you have 265-70/17's -- not 275-60/17's like most of the others who have responded.
If that wasn't a typo, how do the 265-70's look? Obviously higher profile and narrower than 275-60's. Did you need to get your speedo recalibrated?
Those of you who have the 275-60's -- do you think that is the best look? Has anyone compared the look of 275-60's versus 265-70's?
Any suggestions or comments one way or the other would be great. I'm tempted to just do the 275-60 option since it is "OEM standard" and shouldn't screw up my speedo or ABS.
What about the new 285-60's? Doing my math, they are .4" wider and about .5" taller than 275-60's. What are the real measurement differences between these two (I know the math doesn't always equal the real dimensions of these tires)? I don't want my tires extending outside the wheel well, I just want the fullest look I can get while keeping things relatively simple (i.e. recalibration, ABS, computer problems).
Bottom line - make your vote (with reasons and potential speedo/ABS/computer problems):
265-70/17 ?
275-60/17 ?
285-60/17 ?
[This message has been edited by KevinB (edited 01-11-2000).]
[This message has been edited by KevinB (edited 01-11-2000).]
In your post you say you have 265-70/17's -- not 275-60/17's like most of the others who have responded.
If that wasn't a typo, how do the 265-70's look? Obviously higher profile and narrower than 275-60's. Did you need to get your speedo recalibrated?
Those of you who have the 275-60's -- do you think that is the best look? Has anyone compared the look of 275-60's versus 265-70's?
Any suggestions or comments one way or the other would be great. I'm tempted to just do the 275-60 option since it is "OEM standard" and shouldn't screw up my speedo or ABS.
What about the new 285-60's? Doing my math, they are .4" wider and about .5" taller than 275-60's. What are the real measurement differences between these two (I know the math doesn't always equal the real dimensions of these tires)? I don't want my tires extending outside the wheel well, I just want the fullest look I can get while keeping things relatively simple (i.e. recalibration, ABS, computer problems).
Bottom line - make your vote (with reasons and potential speedo/ABS/computer problems):
265-70/17 ?
275-60/17 ?
285-60/17 ?
[This message has been edited by KevinB (edited 01-11-2000).]
[This message has been edited by KevinB (edited 01-11-2000).]
#18
01-11-2000 | 02:11 PM
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Kevin B~
Hey, well the 265/70/17's come with the ORP(4x4), and the 275/60/17's come with the Sport package. So it's basically up to you on what look you're going for. As stated earlier, I have the 275/60/17's and am pleased with the tire size, but not the Goodyear brand. I am currently looking at purchasing Yokohama AVS S/T 285/60/17's, but am unsure if they will fit on the factory 17x7.5 wheels. Try checking out www.tirerack.com to compare the look of the various brands. Hope this helps a little. Best of luck!!!
***JaSoN***
Hey, well the 265/70/17's come with the ORP(4x4), and the 275/60/17's come with the Sport package. So it's basically up to you on what look you're going for. As stated earlier, I have the 275/60/17's and am pleased with the tire size, but not the Goodyear brand. I am currently looking at purchasing Yokohama AVS S/T 285/60/17's, but am unsure if they will fit on the factory 17x7.5 wheels. Try checking out www.tirerack.com to compare the look of the various brands. Hope this helps a little. Best of luck!!!
***JaSoN***
