Is 255/80R17 KM2 really taller than 255/75R17 MTR/k?
05-15-2016, 06:31 PM
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I expect the measured height of both to be less than spec (although 32 is a bit disappointing for the 255/80 KM2 spec'd at 33.3). I guess i just wonder if both tires lose about the same amount once on the vehicle (i.e. the MTR is measured at a 31 and the KM2 at 32)) or does the MTR lose less and end up being around the same as the nominally bigger KM2 with both around 32. I sure wish I had measured my MTRs when they were new.
Yes, 1 inch diameter is only 1/2 of ground clearance, but every little bit helps. Plus, I'm getting the AEV2.5 and think the 33s will look better, although looks are not the most important factor.
Yes, 1 inch diameter is only 1/2 of ground clearance, but every little bit helps. Plus, I'm getting the AEV2.5 and think the 33s will look better, although looks are not the most important factor.
06-19-2018, 06:04 PM
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[QUOTE=Grimmjpr;4216710]I ran 255/80/17 KM2s on my 2012 JKR on stock Rubi wheels. I was rather disappointed that they only measured just barely over 32 inches....like 32 1/8 inches tall mounted. I know that tires don't run the same size as stated on the sidewall but BFG specs them at 33.3 so i figured they would have been closer to a 33. i was wrong. If i was to do that again i would go a different route since i didn't gain much over the stock sized tires.
I am debating 255-80r17 and 285-70r17. Do you have tire rubbing issues with the 285-70r17?
I now run 285/75/17 Toyo ATIIs on my 2015 JKUR stock wheels, and they measure right at a touch over 33 inches tall....it was a good choice without going to a 35.
I am debating 255-80r17 and 285-70r17. Do you have tire rubbing issues with the 285-70r17?
I now run 285/75/17 Toyo ATIIs on my 2015 JKUR stock wheels, and they measure right at a touch over 33 inches tall....it was a good choice without going to a 35.