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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 09:11 AM
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I'm sticking with my stock rims for now. But looking for an aggressive looking set of tires in 285/70/17. I've been looking at terra grapplers, but I'm not sure they have enough of an aggressive look for my taste. Pics would be appreciated.
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 10:21 AM
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I put General Grabber AT2's on mine. That exact size. Bought them at Tire Rack
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 10:31 AM
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If you don't drive in mud the Terra Grapplers are good. They are quiet on the highway.
They tend to load up in mud and turn into slicks.

GY Duratracs look more aggressive (and work much better in mud/snow) but are also more noisy on the highway. Not terrible, but you can hear a difference.

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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 10:35 AM
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I highly recommend the Nitto Ridge Grapplers. Very good on the street and off road, and have an aggressive look.
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 12:01 PM
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Could I get away with 285/75/17 tires with spacers and no lift? Anyone ran this set up?
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 02:56 PM
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This is 285/75R17, stock suspension, wheels with 4.5" BS so as long as you run spaces that push the stock wheels out they'll fit.

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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 03:20 PM
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Nitto Ridge Grapplers for the win!
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 03:37 PM
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I went with Nitto Ridge Grapplers on my JK.
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 07:04 PM
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I went ahead and stuck with 285/70/17. I ordered the Nitto Trail grapplers. Hopefully they will look good.
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan0260
I highly recommend the Nitto Ridge Grapplers. Very good on the street and off road, and have an aggressive look.
I agree with the Nitto Ridge Grapplers. I believe there are two different sidewalls that you can choose from as well.
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