Opinions on 285/75/17 vs. 295/70/17 vs. 315/70/17

Vehicle is a '14 Tacoma DCSB 4x4, lifted about 2.5 in front and 2.75 in the rear.

The time has come to get some new tires. I am wanting to go with an M/T tire in 285/75/17, 295/70/17, or 315/70/17. I've read quite a few threads and seen people run all 3 versions. I know it's all about how much cutting and pounding I will have to do to get them to fit.

They will be going on some 17x8.5 Ray 10's with 4.30 BS. I know this isn't an optimal BS to run the 315's. I am leaning more towards the other 2 sizes, but there are limited options on the 285/75/17's. I am cutting my fenders 2 inches and will be doing a cab mount chop for sure. I haven't needed the CMC with my current 285/75/16's but the ST Maxx tend to run small.

I would appreciate input from those that have experience running these sizes. Pro's and cons, opinions, recommendations, etc. I'm just having trouble deciding.

 

Not a MT, but I just installed toyo at2 285/75/17 on stealth 6s. Lots of plastic cutting up front, cmc and flattened pinch weld.

Didn't need to alter the fenders/flares, besides the lower rear corners.

 

Not trying to throw you off but what about some st maxx coopers? I got 255/80/17 and have no rubbing or trimming bc they are narrow.

 

I chose the 285/75/17 Nitto G2s, IMO you might want a little more lift if you go this route. Mine clear fine but I have spindles, 1.6 coils and billies @.85 and 4 inch block in the rear. They are just a hair under 34 inches tall and 11.5 wide.

 

I already have ST Maxx, I've run 2 different sizes and just wanted to change it up and go for a true MT.