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Opinions - 255/80/17 vs 285/70/17

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Old 05-11-2012, 07:39 PM
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I will have my 285/70/17 strapped on the XD series addict black wheels Monday! Can't wait.
Old 05-11-2012, 08:27 PM
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I'm crazy happy with my 285/75/17s



Old 05-12-2012, 05:09 PM
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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.
Old 05-12-2012, 05:39 PM
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285/70r17 on 17/9 xd wheels.
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Old 05-27-2012, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ny rubicon
285/70r17 on 17/9 xd wheels.
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Old 05-27-2012, 05:22 PM
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Haha you really think anyone on this forum is going to say smaller is better??? ;-)
Old 05-27-2012, 06:17 PM
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Old 05-27-2012, 07:08 PM
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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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I have the Falken Rockey Mountains 285/70R17 and really like them. Smoother ride than the stock tires.

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Old 05-28-2012, 03:21 AM
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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!!



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