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285/70/17 without trimming or spacers?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Tpierce, Jan 2, 2017.

  1. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:12 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    I find that general grabber AT2s are very comparable in terms of tread but a lot cheaper. The sidewall isn't quite as aggressive though.
     
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  2. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:16 PM
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    The number 1 question there is are YOU happy with your truck?
     
  3. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:18 PM
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    Hows the on and offroad performance compared? The tread does look similar but I'm worried about generals starting to howl like a MT when they're worn down.
     
  4. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:21 PM
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    I had the AT2s in 265/70r17 in a P load and ran them for about 6 months. Performance was great. Even being a P load I aired down to 15 psi a few times and didn't get any punctures (maybe I'm just lucky?) As far as noise they were quiet as can be! Can't speak to how they are worn down.
    20160427_162754.jpg

    EDIT: I only got rid of them because I wanted a bigger, more aggressive tire because my wheeling needs changed.
     
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  5. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:21 PM
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    Let's be real here, you were done a favor.
     
  6. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:22 PM
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    digitaLbraVo

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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    Airing down isn't going to INCREASE punctures from rocks or similar surface. It's going to allow the tire to flex around the surface more easily.
     
  7. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:22 PM
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    now just how bad do you miss that truck?
     
  8. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:24 PM
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    Well...what I said wasn't technically wrong then.
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    So much!! It's not a regret though. I'm still happy with my decision, but dammit I miss it.
     
  9. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:24 PM
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    couldn't tell ya it happenned so fast. I felt like a kid standing on a door step on Halloween handed a bag of dog poop like WTF?
     
  10. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:25 PM
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    Get a first gen and start again
     
  11. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:25 PM
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    You got a P-load AT2? I only see E-load AT2 on General's site (which is comparable to E-load KO2)
     
  12. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:26 PM
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  13. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:52 PM
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    3" RC lift 17x9 Fuel Octanes 285/70/17 BFG KO2s Go Performance LEDs Exceptionally good looking driver
    I loooooove my truck!
     
  14. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:54 PM
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    Then that's the ONLY thing that matters which is part of what I wanted to stress to the OP who has dissapeared
     
  15. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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    Totally and completely agree with that.
     
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  16. Jan 2, 2017 at 6:16 PM
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    Still here. Just following.
     
  17. Jan 2, 2017 at 6:21 PM
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    You asked the question and you have a ton of options. I hope you have found the answer you were looking for. Most importantly be happy with what you've got! I, along with everybody else, can tell you what we have and why. It doesn't mean it's what's right for you.
     
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  18. Jan 2, 2017 at 6:24 PM
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    The info has been most helpful. I understand that I am not on a level as most on here but still want to have some fun. Thanks.
     
  19. Jan 2, 2017 at 6:26 PM
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    Level? What level? :amen: to the having fun!
     
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  20. Jan 2, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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    Tpierce

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    Some are a lot more serious and have quite a bit more knowledge than myself
     
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