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Who has 265/70R17's

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Grey Jay, Dec 4, 2010.

  1. Dec 4, 2010 at 11:39 AM
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    Grey Jay

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    Just came to the realization that 70 aspect ratio tires are cheaper than the stock 65 ratio. In fact, it looks like they are a the same price as the stock tires that come on the 16 inch factory wheels. Just wondering who is running 265/70R17's. Do you notice any difference? Did you need to cut anything? I was pissed at the cost penallty of having 17" wheels on my TRD but if I can get away with 70s, maybe I won't be so pissed?
     
  2. Dec 4, 2010 at 2:20 PM
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    vermintrex

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    BFG A/T KO 265/70/17, '11 FJ wheels, 5100's all four corners, Eibach springs, 1/4" Taco lean spacer, Leer 100XR, WeatherTech liners, trimmed mud flaps and I farted in it.
    They fit fine, no trimming needed. I think that's as big as you can go without getting a lift and cutting shit. Replaced my stock tires with barely 3k on the truck so I can't really comment on how they affect gas mileage.
     
  3. Dec 4, 2010 at 2:23 PM
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    dieselstaco

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    that's the size of duratracs i installed. i had some mild rubbing due to the after market wheels i had put on, but otherwise they fit perfect.
     
  4. Dec 4, 2010 at 2:26 PM
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    pudge151

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    just put Revo2 265/70/17 on my stock sport rims. they look and ride great. ill get pics up later
     
  5. Dec 4, 2010 at 2:29 PM
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    RelentlessFab

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    I ran that size when my truck was stock. It'll fit with no trimming, but possibly needing to remove the front mudflaps if you go offroad
     
  6. Dec 4, 2010 at 2:30 PM
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    mine look great with the billies at .85 up front, no rubbing
     
  7. Dec 5, 2010 at 5:50 AM
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    Grey Jay

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    Thnaks for the info,

    Eventually I am planning to get a 3" lift of some sort and plan to keep the same size tires. All I really need is a bit of ground clearance for washed out logging roads so I am not really that interested in loosing MPGs for 285s. Do you supposed I could go to 265/75 on 17's. I don't even know if that size exists or what the price is. Looks like I might just stick with 70 a.s. I would keep the stock wheels even if I did lift it.

    Pic would be great.
     
  8. Dec 5, 2010 at 8:37 AM
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    dayusmc

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    I have them on my stock Sport wheels. I am lifted 2.5 in front and have no problems at all. I have the Grabber AT2's and get the same gas mileage as with stock tires
     
  9. Dec 5, 2010 at 3:25 PM
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    i'm runing 265/70R17 General Graber AT2 very happy with them
     
  10. Dec 6, 2010 at 5:44 AM
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    For those of you running grabbers what wasthe load range you decided to go with considering grabber offers two different styles in that size
     
  11. Dec 6, 2010 at 5:47 AM
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  12. Dec 7, 2010 at 8:45 AM
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    Last pis is with the stock 265-65-17

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  13. Dec 7, 2010 at 6:15 PM
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    Leer Tonneau Cover (Sometimes), Window Tint, Weathertech Floormats, 3" Tuff Country AAL Lift, MBRP Dual Exhaust, Pioneer 3200DVD, 17x9 KMC XD Series Spy's, Falken Wild Peak 265/70/17, AFE Pro-Dry S Filter, Debadged/Blacked out, Blacked Out Billet Grille, White Door Handles, Sock Monkey Decal, White Grille Surround
    My General Grabber AT2 265/70/17s
    I have a 3 inch lift, i hear they will fit stock though.
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    I'm running that size on my winter tires. Haven't noticed any rubbing yet with the aftermarket rims. Looks good and handles well in the winter stuff so far.
     
  15. Dec 7, 2010 at 8:16 PM
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    Just ordered my grabber at2's today they are going on tomorrow I'm excited to try them out I went 265/70/17 on sport rims I'll let you know how it goes
     
  16. Dec 7, 2010 at 9:27 PM
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    You'll like them. I love mine great in snow and rain. :)
     
  17. Dec 8, 2010 at 4:21 AM
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    From what I hear about them I believe I will be happy with them anything will be better then the stock duelers. plus I think I got a pretty good deal on them $650 installed out the door
     
  18. Dec 8, 2010 at 11:35 AM
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    Yeah that is a pretty good deal. I paid about $700 installed, and I thought that was a pretty good deal.
     
  19. Dec 10, 2010 at 8:12 AM
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    Stock as of now
    what do you have going on in the back? I know I'm doing 265/70/17s just not sure if Im gonna set the bills at 1.75 or 2.5.. rear is staying stock it ias a 2012 with the 4 leafs
     

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