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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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Yes I wheel oit all the time and wanted 35 but wanted it ride well its not a 100 percent trial rig it does highway as well
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 06:47 AM
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I would do 3" and 33's (33x12.50 or 305/70 16) if your not re-gearing. If your a manual you can run the 35's on stock rubi 4.10's well.

And 16's will ride better because of the thicker sidewall won't flex at highway pressure. Your only downside to 35's vs. 33's will be gas milage.

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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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If I were in a 2 door rubi 6 speed. I would buy a Black Diamond 3" kit with Bilstien shocks and the optional adjustable rear track bar. I'd have 16X 8 wheels with 4.5 or 5" backspacing and 315/75 16(35x12.50) Pro Comp X-terrains.

You asked what would I do.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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You can do all of that for 2500?

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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 07:02 AM
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a 285 70 17 is the same tire with a slightly larger rim. It will have the same dimensions. and you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. If anything the half inch of less rubber between the ground and the rim might make it look smaller.
Wait what? Are you sure? I don't understand metric tire sizes, but the 285 is width and the 70 is how much tire is from rim to road... so if 70=5 inches (a guess for arguement's sake) then 5X2 is 10 (5up/5down) then 10+16=26, but 10+17=27 and 16?17 so the same size metric measurements the r17 tire is an inch taller than the r16, right?
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by The_Captain
Wait what? Are you sure? I don't understand metric tire sizes, but the 285 is width and the 70 is how much tire is from rim to road... so if 70=5 inches (a guess for arguement's sake) then 5X2 is 10 (5up/5down) then 10+16=26, but 10+17=27 and 16?17 so the same size metric measurements the r17 tire is an inch taller than the r16, right?
this should help everyone !!

http://intercotire.com/help-article.php?article_id=7
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluewaterrider
Thank you. I suddenly understand that metric tire sizes are a waste of everyone's time.......
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by The_Captain
Wait what? Are you sure? I don't understand metric tire sizes, but the 285 is width and the 70 is how much tire is from rim to road... so if 70=5 inches (a guess for arguement's sake) then 5X2 is 10 (5up/5down) then 10+16=26, but 10+17=27 and 16?17 so the same size metric measurements the r17 tire is an inch taller than the r16, right?
same tire.

metric size=tire section width in mm/sidewall aspect ratio
LT285/70R17/D121/118QRWL36575 7.5 - 9 11.5 on 8.5 33

LT285/75R16/E126/123QRWL06464 7.5 - 9 11.3 on 8 33.1

BFGoodrich Tires | Mud-Terrain™ T/A® KM2 | Tire Sizes & Specs

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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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YES!

shop around.

I just looked at 1 site. 5 wheels+ tires+ lift about
= 2350 they have 10% off coupons bring you to 2100 before shipping
Originally Posted by rubican!
You can do all of that for 2500?

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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by TexsDream77
same tire.

metric size=tire section width in mm/sidewall aspect ratio
LT285/70R17/D121/118QRWL36575 7.5 - 9 11.5 on 8.5 33

LT285/75R16/E126/123QRWL06464 7.5 - 9 11.3 on 8 33.1

BFGoodrich Tires | Mud-Terrain? T/AŽ KM2 | Tire Sizes & Specs
Oh, I see. but those are different sizes... And you can get lift tires wheels for around 1500 easy...
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