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285/70/17 width ok?

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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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Default 285/70/17 width ok?

I have a 2008 JK with a Teraflex leveling kit. Will the 285/70/17's work without rubbing. I also bought new ProComp 17x8 wheels, 4.5" back spacing.


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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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BTW, the tires are BFG all terrain, and are about 11.5" width.


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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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They will work. I have 285/75r16 with 4.00 inch backspacing and I don't rub at all
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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Thanks man, that's what I wanted to hear.

Also, I'm mostly highway, but I like to get on trails when I can. Should I get the all terrain or the KM2?


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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ralderman
Thanks man, that's what I wanted to hear.

Also, I'm mostly highway, but I like to get on trails when I can. Should I get the all terrain or the KM2?

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All terrains.....definitely
Km2's are great, but get crazy loud after
A year or so for highway IMO
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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I have a Leveling kit and 285/70/17( GY- Duratracs ) fit perfect, NO Rubbing!..
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 02:53 AM
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before the lift i had 285/70/17 on 4.75 in of back spacong no rub at all
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 06:23 AM
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I run 2.5" lift, 285/70/17 BFG AT KO with 3.80 backspacing: Zero rubbing issues.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ralderman
Thanks man, that's what I wanted to hear.

Also, I'm mostly highway, but I like to get on trails when I can. Should I get the all terrain or the KM2?

Thanks,
Rick
Get the all terrain and save your MPGs. The BFG AT KO is excellent in all conditions except deep mud. 2 winters ago, we had a hellacious michigan winter. I had fresh BFGs and the deep snow never slowed me down.

I now have 85000 miles and 4 years on the same 4 BGF all terrains and they still have life in them. Much like you these days i am mostly highway, but i will hit the occasional trail. These tires have never let me down, just stay out of the deep mud.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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Awesome, thanks for the help guys!
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