Anyone Running 275/70/17'S? Let's see 'em!

Tire's are just about done for finally. 285's would be ideal but don't want to have to worry about trimming/cmc or anything like that. My understanding is that 275's are just slightly small than 285's but you don't need trimming. However, there are only a few manufactures of 275's. So, that being said, if you got them let's see 'em!

 

BFG KO2's 275-70-17 adj Bilsteins 5100 front 3" lift in front - measured before and after - 1" lifting block in rear - Ultra Extreme 107GN 17 x 8.5 wheels - had to remove small flap in "front" of front tire - absolutely no rubbing even with mud flaps - disclaimer - I don't do any serious four wheeling - no serious flexing on suspension - I live in the hills at 5000 feet altitude and get some snow each year - hence the 4x4 - tires are very quiet - only negative is the BFG's are a E rated tire (10 ply) so are heavier than the stock tires

 

Not a picture of my 2nd Gen, but I had them on my previous 1st gen. I went from Toyos 285x70x17 to BFG 275x70x17. It was a noticeable difference to me, but It fit the truck much better. Truck had a 3 inch lift

 

3" spacer lift. 275/70/17 are a perfect fit. Couldn't be happier with the performance and look. Ko2s all the way. A friend of mine took off a new set of duratracs only to put on ko2s and says they're much better than the duratracs all around.

 

275/70R/17
Cooper Discoverers
1.5 wheel spacers

 

noticeable difference how? the way the truck drove?

 

Thanks for all the input guys. Leaning towards some bfg's or st maxx's

 

Have you looked into the 255/80r17? They are actually a true 33in tall tire, but are narrow so you shouldnt have the rub issues like with 285/70R17

 

I have.. everyone seems to hate on them on here though? are you running them?

 

I am not, but when my 265/70r17s need to be replaced that's the route I'm going. I don't heavily offroad so I don't want to do the CMC on a 2 year old vehicle.

People like to hate on things they don't have. If they fit your needs/wants for a tire don't worry about others opinions. I've heard that the skinny tire isn't as good in sand or mud but I would be buying them for the beach. I figured as long as you air down like a normal person, I shouldn't have an issue with them.

 

Yeah the cmc is something i'd rather avoid. I don't do much offroad stuff but I do hit the dunes out in pismo from time to time. Nothing crazy but my 265/70r17's do just fine for the most part when they're aired down and they're a highway tire lol

 

the difference from 265 to 255 in width is only -.34 inches

 

Sorry, I meant people comparing the 285 to 255.

 

Oh me too my main concern was the tire looking toooooo skinny but its not that much smaller than the 265's

 

No, just difference in looks. It did drive different. The tires were a lot lighter than the Toyo 285s I had. I had some minor rubbing in reverse with the 285s as well. That disappeared with the 275s

 

My build runs 275's/70/17's. Click below

 

Super noticeable?

 

Yeah, to me it was. To everyone else I was told it looked the same. Also, its good to note BFGs tend to run a bit smaller in size.