Opinions - 255/80/17 vs 285/70/17
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I don't know why it's so hard for me. I like them both... All for different reasons. skinny tires are so much cheaper and better for gas mileage. Farts look great, but for practical purposes, I wonder if they are truly worth the extra 60 bucks or so per tire for my intended purposes. My problems would be solved if I could drive one of each... Damn it.
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I'm in the same boat, my Sport S came stock with 255/75/17's and I'm putting on new off road capable tires, what is entailed in going up to that size? Budget boost and spacers?
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Here is my Sport with no lift. GY Duratrac 285/70r17 on Fuel Hostage 17x9. I removed the plastic lower Air Damn piece because it was slightly rubbing a full turn coming out of the driveway. I don't wheel often but have (Mild) and only rubbed the fender once.
She came home 1 yr ago today...
Upgrading from stock rims & Tires...
Testing out the new shoes...
Clean Pose...
Here she is today, ready for the parade!!
She came home 1 yr ago today...
Upgrading from stock rims & Tires...
Testing out the new shoes...
Clean Pose...
Here she is today, ready for the parade!!