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Old 01-09-2013, 03:46 PM
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Can I run 265/70 or 275/70's on a 17x9 wheel ? Everything is stock except for the wheels. 17x9 4.5 bs and -12 off set.
Thought a 285/70 would cause rubbing or kill power?
Old 01-09-2013, 04:05 PM
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I am running a 285/75r16 on a wheel with 4.00 inch backspacing. Your good man. As far as power I can tell but it ain't that bad
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I got a buddy who is running 265's on stock 17" rims no spacers stock BS. I'v been wheeling with him no problems at all not even when disco. I think you will be good.
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Well I really like the wheels that are 17x9 but just wasn't sure if a 265 or 275 would fit ok on that width wheel. I air down on the beach and usually take some other girls along so was afraid the 285 would rub with all our stuff and people aboard?
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I'm running 265-70-18's, if that helps?

They work great. No rubbing lock to lock.

Edit: Sorry, I overlooked the part about aftermarket wheels. The above is on a stock rim.
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My stock rims are either 17x7.5 or 17x8 any way the tires that are on them are 285/70R17. But you will need 1.5" spacers
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I have ran 285 75 17s on stock wheels only a little rub full wheel lock on that plastic skid plate from factory can be notched out easy
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You'll be fine. These are 305/65R17 with only a leveling kit.

Rims are 17x9 with basically 4.5" BS
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I'm running 285/75/17 BFG MT KM2 on stock rubi wheels and 1.5in spacers (just to be sure of no rubbing and I like the tire pushed out a little bit)



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