285/75 r17 Just showing off

I stepped up to a 34 X 11.5 in Falken AT3W tire last year and thought I'd offer some images of the process. I was riding on 265/75/ r16 Cooper AT/3 on stock off road rims prior to. Great tire all around. Was looking to go more aggressive, taller and without gaining much width. Also wanted a severe snow rated tire.
Suspension Set up-
Bilstein 6112, 4th notch
Fox 2.0 Rear shocks, Toytec flavor that matches Dakars
Dakar Leaf pack
LR UCA
Super bumps all around
U bolt Flip kit



I only came across a few others who have ran this tire size, and only a few options in this size.

A few that come to mind is-
Cooper AT/3- Hard to find
Cooper ST MAXX- Harder to find
Nitto Trail and Terra Grappler
Toyo Open Country A/T2 and M/T
and a few others...

Proper backspacing to avoid the need for spacers-
I decided on a set of 17 FJ rims. Was able to get a set of 5 for cheap.



will add more as time permits...

Pre Change


Old vs New

CMC


Clearance check, dawg is co pilot.

Compared to stock '08 2500 Ram

Testing grounds; Pingree Park, CO

Still able to use the rok blokz mudflaps, minor mod. Needed cause gravel and boost don't mix, kids.

 

Approved.

 

How do you like these tires so far?

 

I like them a lot. They ride better than I expected for an E rated tire. Lots of time on gravel and they aren't showing much damage. They are predictable in the snow. I don't rock crawl or desert race but I do ride the backroads and my own woods trails. I usually ride them at ~34psi. On long HWY trips I bump them up to ~55. I also have some adjustable valve stems set to 18psi for play time. The tread wear appears acceptable, have heard some negative assessments though. I have additional weight over stock and I'm boosted. I do think that it will be more enjoyable if/when I re-gear.