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285/75R16 perfect fit on TX Baja

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by USArchangels, Apr 11, 2015.

  1. Apr 11, 2015 at 8:32 PM
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    USArchangels

    USArchangels [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Stock BAJA: bfg ta ko 16's 60mm racing Bilstein & TRD coil springs up front 50mm remote resevior race Bilsteins in back 71/21 mpg MODS: AeroTurbine 2525XL Muffler on all stainless TRD exhaust. Chopped and dumped TRD Tailpipe. Now 90 degrees. Cut just after axle. aFe ProDry S drop-in air filter Secondary (wire mesh) Filter delete Wilson 4ft Flex Silver Load CB antenna Midland 75-822 CB - hardwired Passport Escort 8500x60 & TomTom GPS unit wired to interior fuse panel with add a fuse BAMF antenna mount (front for CB) Relentless Fab antenna mount (tailgate) Fake Bead Lock delete reversed white wall tires All mudflaps delete Predator Tube Step delete TX Baja decal delete debadged Avid bars front and back SnugTop Rebel Rear Diff Breather mod to bed storage compartment STANT locking gas cap with fishing wire. Interior Map lights - Green LED Interior Dome Light - Red LED ConsoleVault
    Got some cooper discoverer a/t3s installed today on my 2012 baja. Mud flaps removed long ago. I did a cab mount chop early this morning with my saw zall and trimmed the inside plastic part of the fenders just in case, though neither we're needed. Got e rated 285s and they make the truck sit alot higher than before. 285/75r16. Was torn between them and the 255s for a long time. I travel 80 highway miles a day...At 80 miles an hour an average, 70 on Houston highway curves, so wider tires suit me better as I tend to take corners as though I still have my wrx. I researched for six months before getting this size, and I'm happy I did.
     
  2. Apr 11, 2015 at 8:47 PM
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    11TRDTX

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    :thumbsup: I love my 285's. They make the truck look like it should :cool:
     
  3. Apr 11, 2015 at 8:50 PM
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    Sje1124

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    Have any pictures of them installed?
     
  4. Apr 21, 2015 at 3:38 PM
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    how's the ride with the e rated AT/3s????
     
  5. Apr 22, 2015 at 6:09 PM
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    USArchangels

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    Been working 84 hr weeks lately. Gimme a week or so and I will take some pics.
     
  6. May 3, 2015 at 6:39 PM
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    raiderpig

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    Replying so I can view the pics later.
     
  7. May 20, 2015 at 11:36 AM
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    andrewribicki1

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    Any pictures yet? Eagerly waiting, as I'm purchasing new tires here shortly.
     
  8. Jun 1, 2015 at 10:19 PM
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    Baja13

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    Yes, pictures please! I have a 2013 Baja and want to put 285's on as well
     
  9. Aug 6, 2015 at 12:58 PM
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    I have a 2014 Baja... would REALLY appreciate seeing the pics with the 285s... would I have to remove mud flaps and liners? I'd want no rub at all...
     
  10. Aug 6, 2015 at 1:46 PM
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    11TRDTX

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    I don't have a baja, it's just a TX, but for those of you wondering, this is what 285's look like on a 2.5" lift. Excuse the mud.

    20150619_114853.jpg
     
  11. Aug 6, 2015 at 1:49 PM
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    geekhouse23

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  12. Aug 9, 2015 at 11:17 PM
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    You rubbing at all? What tire you running?
     
  13. Aug 10, 2015 at 6:41 AM
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    i was a little bit, but a little trimming of the plastic in the front fixed that. I did a cab mount chop too since I took off my swaybar. I'm running 285/75 BFG KO'S
     
  14. Aug 10, 2015 at 6:51 AM
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    Interesting. I'm so torn between tire sizes with the 255/85/16. My current bfg A/T ways 49lbs so the copper A/t in 255 weight 49lbs so my mpgs won't drop like crazy. However I really like the looks of the 285s just looks more truck like and not so jeepish. So many choices.
     
  15. Aug 10, 2015 at 7:02 AM
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    11TRDTX

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    Honestly, I'm ready to go up to 35's, but my wallet is not :(
     
  16. Aug 10, 2015 at 7:04 AM
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    andrewribicki1

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    Agreed! I can't afford 12mpg though. I did that for about 3 months with a 04 F150
     
  17. Aug 10, 2015 at 7:08 AM
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    11TRDTX

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    MPG isn't really that much of a concern for me (i live pretty close to work). It's having to buy new tires, and gears/lockers. The cutting for the fitment doesn't really bother me either.
     

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