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Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by rhowell, Feb 11, 2012.

  1. Feb 11, 2012 at 10:54 PM
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    rhowell

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    265x70x17

    And

    275x70x17

    Just trying to figure out if going with the larger size is worth it
     
  2. Feb 11, 2012 at 11:05 PM
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    RelentlessFab

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    I probably could tell the difference, but most people wouldn't think twice and guess the 275's were either a 265 or 285.
     
  3. Feb 11, 2012 at 11:17 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    265/70/17 Hankook MT's

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    275/70/17 Hankook ATm's

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  4. Feb 12, 2012 at 7:45 PM
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    See^ nearly no difference
     
  5. Feb 15, 2012 at 8:49 PM
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    What lift do you have?
     
  6. Feb 15, 2012 at 8:54 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    OME 885's , Nitrochargers and Dakars
     
  7. Feb 15, 2012 at 9:02 PM
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    Hey OZ! What was your reason for that size if there is such a minimal difference.
     
  8. Feb 15, 2012 at 9:04 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    I wanted to go to an AT from my MT's for better winter performance and thought I would try this size out
     
  9. Feb 15, 2012 at 9:09 PM
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    I am excited to get my lift installed. It was supposed to have happened already but the shippers wrecked the leaf spring nylon friction pads and now I am wiring for replacements.
     
  10. Feb 15, 2012 at 9:09 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    You go OME ?
     
  11. Feb 15, 2012 at 9:10 PM
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    Won't the MT wear quicker? Costco has some 255x85x17 I was looking at.
     
  12. Feb 15, 2012 at 9:11 PM
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    Exact same setup as you.
     
  13. Feb 15, 2012 at 9:11 PM
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    Yes

    I went from MT to AT
     
  14. Feb 15, 2012 at 9:23 PM
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    Sorry. Can't read. Too busy scratching these f'n hives.
     
  15. Feb 15, 2012 at 9:28 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    You get that sorted ?
     
  16. Feb 15, 2012 at 9:31 PM
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    Getting better but still sticking around. We have about 8 floral arrangements in the house since the father in law passed away. Doctor figures it's pollen overdose or to much stress. Kids are driving me crazy too.
     
  17. Feb 15, 2012 at 9:35 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    That will do it , hope you are feeling better soon .
     

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