updated 11/24-- 285/70/17's or 255/80/17's

i dont have the patience to wait til spring(april)

and my truck will look ugly rolling around on stocks til then with a lift

 

OZ you have the 255/80/17 on your truck right? any pics?

 

Nope , I currently have 275/70/17

 

that was my third choice
at this point im at a grand for tires so its all open

pics please?

 

second

 

looks good you at 2.5 lift or 3?

 

2 1/2

 

OZ do you get any rubbing or done and mods so you dont rub ?

thanks for your time OZ

 

No rub , no mods or trimming , no wheel spacers

 

last question OZ and i owe you a beer,

is duratracs better or cooper st maxx?
im talking for wear and balance issues i read with duratracs

your a good help for this forum
and i looked over your pics your a master wood worker,nice shit

 

No clue , I haven't run either of those tires yet

 

Like I said, I was in the same boat & went a little conservative. My wheels are wider than stock 17x9 with 4.5" of bs. I rub the flaps just before full lock. After trimming them, I only have minor rubbing. If I was any taller I would have to remove the flaps & cut fender flares.

I also looked at all the tire sizes you are considering. It got to the point that I was seeing tires sizes in my sleep. Ultimately, I came to the realization that trying to potentially squeeze an extra inch of height or width probably wouldn't make enough of a visual difference to worry about rub issues.

 

I don't have the 255/80/17 coopers, but I have them in 285/70/17. I have had them on for 700 miles or so , and love them. They balanced nicely and ride pretty good.