Anyone have Pics of 285/70 17's?
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08-16-2007 | 08:49 AM
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A few weeks ago I was thinking about getting 305/70-17 mudders for my truck, but after taking some measurements of the wheel wells on my 02 Supercrew FX4, I realized that although they would fit, I'd have no suspension travel upward without the tires rubbing the wheel wells. But if you don't drive off road, you'll have no problem with them on factory wheels w/o a lift.
I'd love to have the bigger 305/70-17s, but free suspension travel is more important than the extra 1/2" of ground clearance, that's why I'm going with 285/70-17.
I'd love to have the bigger 305/70-17s, but free suspension travel is more important than the extra 1/2" of ground clearance, that's why I'm going with 285/70-17.
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08-16-2007 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cpaggie_07
A few weeks ago I was thinking about getting 305/70-17 mudders for my truck, but after taking some measurements of the wheel wells on my 02 Supercrew FX4, I realized that although they would fit, I'd have no suspension travel upward without the tires rubbing the wheel wells. But if you don't drive off road, you'll have no problem with them on factory wheels w/o a lift.
I'd love to have the bigger 305/70-17s, but free suspension travel is more important than the extra 1/2" of ground clearance, that's why I'm going with 285/70-17.
I'd love to have the bigger 305/70-17s, but free suspension travel is more important than the extra 1/2" of ground clearance, that's why I'm going with 285/70-17.
It would be the same height as the 285's but about an inch wider. Thats what I was refering to when I said go bigger. Thats as big as I would put on my '97 with out some sort of lift. Anyway, something to think about.Also, Pro Comp makes alot of tires in 33x12.5-17. 305/65/17 is basically a 33x12.5 tire.
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My old truck had 285/75 16's which looked good, not too much, and yes, almost not enough. And at 55 lbs a tire they were heavy duty. They had a marked negative effect on acceleration and braking.
While I want the look of of a 300 +/- 34 inch sized tire, I don't know if I want to take the hit again for my newer truck with 17's. Those steel rims are also killing me.
I've found some serious treaded 32.8 inch AT with fantastic street manners which weigh only 4-5 lbs more than the factory 265's. To go with anything bigger I see a serious weight penalty from a heavier tire, sometimes 20 lbs heavier and a $30-80 increase per skin.
I guess I'm still just afraid I will want to go with "more."
While I want the look of of a 300 +/- 34 inch sized tire, I don't know if I want to take the hit again for my newer truck with 17's. Those steel rims are also killing me.
I've found some serious treaded 32.8 inch AT with fantastic street manners which weigh only 4-5 lbs more than the factory 265's. To go with anything bigger I see a serious weight penalty from a heavier tire, sometimes 20 lbs heavier and a $30-80 increase per skin.
I guess I'm still just afraid I will want to go with "more."
