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285/70/17 on stock suspension with video

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by LowRpmCruise, Aug 21, 2016.

  1. Aug 21, 2016 at 9:17 AM
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    I was browsing youtube looking for videos to get an idea of peoples setup and what to expect. I think there is a lot of misconception on the forum sometimes and when someone says "this size won't fit" etc, people don't take in account for where that person lives and what type of driving they're doing.
    Although I have 5100's on my prerunner set at 1.75" front with a 1" block rear with 265/70/17 cooper a/t, I want to upgrade to the 285 strictly for aesthetics. I do have mb tko wheels with 4.5 bs, I don't go off road, I live in south florida and it stays on the street. I occasionally tow a flats boat.
    So unless I'm wrong but unless your flexing your suspension, it seems that the 285/70/17 tires will fit with minimal trimming and no cab mount chop needed. I would probably set the shocks to 2.5" regardless.
    Heres a link to the stock suspension with 285/70/17
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYApA1QIYoA
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2016 at 9:29 AM
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    I've got a car wash near me where the light only changes for a few seconds and you have to dart out after the oncoming traffic goes past. when I pull out into the intersection and drop off the curb it causes full stuff with the wheel turned. This caused my cab mount to slice off significant amounts of rubber from the outer lugs on my 285 tires. So even "mall crawling" one should consider when contact can be made and trim / chop accordingly. Unless you don't mind trashing your $1k set of tires that is.
     
  3. Aug 21, 2016 at 9:31 AM
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    What setup do you have?
     
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    This was on my 07, arb bull bar warn m8000 with 886s. My 285s got thrashed because I waited to get the CMC , with my '15 I plan to CMC first, then get a 33" tire. Pic below of outer lugs cut up by cab mount, and some dog pee

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  5. Aug 21, 2016 at 9:42 AM
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    lol Did you have spacers?
     
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    Yes I had 1.25 spidertrax, necessary with stock wheels and 285s, otherwise the tires rub the UCAs
     
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    I have a 07 prerunner stock right now do Yall think with 3" lift in front and 2" rear blocks I could fit 285/70/17 with no trimming
     
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    Yeah from what I gather that would plenty. Probably just remove flaps.
     
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    Uh, no you will not. At the minimum you will need to trim your flares. 265/70/17s will be the maximum size without trimming, and with stock wheels the 285 tires will rub the UCAs
     
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    Thanks a lot guys
     
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    Also will a 285/70/17 fit on a 17x9 rim
    And 265/70/17 as well
     
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    Yes.
     
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    I had 265/70/17 on stock suspension only had to remove front mud flap. No trimming.
     
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    I'm sorry OP, but you're just straight up wrong, no other way to put it.

    EDIT: Actually just skimmed through the video. Those are pretty much a street tire and have less tread depth than an AT or MT. That's why you're not rubbing
     
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    I wouldn't want to be the guy in the video. First time in the rain, snow, mud, you are going to fling all kind of shit in the engine bay, body, and front bumper
     
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    Do Yall think a 265/70/17 nitto trail grappler on a 17x9 rim would look good on a 07 prerunner with a 3" front suspension lift and 2 inch rear block
     
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    Yes. Here's a 265/70r17 on my truck with 2.5" front and 2" rear
    13178786_1341383195891339_4194479389938929642_n.jpg 13238970_1341383555891303_6705293425422953241_n.jpg 20160427_162754.jpg
     
  18. Aug 21, 2016 at 11:28 AM
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    265/70 will fit fine
     
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    It's not my truck but okay
     
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    Ah, my bad. Didn't catch that part.
     

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