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275/70/17 on stock Sport Wheels ?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by OZ-T, Dec 6, 2011.

  1. Jan 14, 2012 at 9:24 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T [OP] You are going backwards

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    The size difference isn't that noticeable , but I'm glad it turns out I don't have any rubbing issues .
     
  2. Jan 14, 2012 at 9:38 PM
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    BRONSON

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    I'm liking those 275s. You don't happen to know their weight? I'm starting to think my 265/70/17 Treadwrights are shitting me up the wall on fuel economy. On a stock rim I threw one on the scale today: 78.8 Lbs. Seems a bit much.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2012 at 9:43 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T [OP] You are going backwards

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    On the stock alloys , these would weigh about the same
     
  4. Jan 14, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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    Cool, thanks.
     
  5. Jan 14, 2012 at 9:54 PM
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    teamfast

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    Ill post an estimated distance between tyre and UCA with wheels straight forward.
     
  6. Jan 14, 2012 at 10:12 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T [OP] You are going backwards

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    Where your UCA shows rubbing , the LR UCA's seem to stay up and clear of the tire .
     
  7. Jan 15, 2012 at 8:25 AM
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    I notice almost no difference. I flipped between a pic of yours with 265s on it and a pic with 275s and I cant hardly tell a difference
     
  8. Jan 15, 2012 at 10:07 AM
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    OZ-T [OP] You are going backwards

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    They are only about 1/2" larger in diameter
     
  9. Jan 15, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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    For that little bit I can't justify the extra cost and weight
     
  10. Jan 15, 2012 at 12:59 PM
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    OZ-T [OP] You are going backwards

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    I'm not trying to talk anyone into them .
     
  11. Jan 15, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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    Never said you were, I'm just stating my opinion
     
  12. Jan 15, 2012 at 3:20 PM
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    I know you are but what am I ?
     
  13. Jan 15, 2012 at 4:27 PM
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    OZ-T [OP] You are going backwards

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    Here you go , sorry it's kinda dark , I forgot until the end of the day

    [​IMG]
     
  14. Jan 15, 2012 at 9:02 PM
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    thanks! That is a solid lookin tread, and the added width is noticeable. Good choice!
     
  15. Jan 17, 2012 at 8:30 AM
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    OK , thought I would share this so there is no confusion for anyone .

    I received an email reply from Hankook and the LT275/70/17 is ONLY available as a 10 ply , E rated tire and any online vendors advertising it as a 6 ply , C rated are incorrect .

    Hankook has never made a C rated version of this size .
     
  16. Jan 17, 2012 at 10:30 AM
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    a hoser :confused:
     
  17. Jan 4, 2013 at 9:52 AM
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    What size wheel spacers were you running on your access cab with those tires? It does look good. Thanks!
     
  18. Jan 18, 2015 at 10:09 AM
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    Sorry about the thread revival here. I just want to make sure I am thinking correctly...

    My setup:

    2011 TRD Sport DCSB,
    Bilstein 5100's @ 1.75"
    TSB Leafs
    Stock TRD Sport Wheels

    I am not concerned with a slight amount of rubbing on the UCAs at full-lock. Is this all I need to worry about?

    Other than that^^, is there any other reason why I couldn't run 275/70/17's?
     
  19. Jan 18, 2015 at 10:25 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T [OP] You are going backwards

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    Should be OK
     
  20. Jan 18, 2015 at 10:47 AM
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    Thanks for clearing that up!
     

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