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No, I went 285/70r17. I did consider going bigger but it would mean street parking from now on.
No, I went 285/70r17. I did consider going bigger but it would mean street parking from now on.
Okay I saw your post on the garage height - I had the same issue with a 67 bronco - nightmare I couldn’t get it in had to deflate the tires…eventually had to increase the height to 84” …i think the 285/75r17 might fit.
255/80/17s are only about 4.5% larger than stock, so it isn't a vast change, at least not super noticed given the gobs of low end torque and 8spd transmission... Perhaps on 35s a regear could be considered.
Standard 265/70R17 tires are 31.6" diameter so only a ~ +4% change in gearing
Mind sharing a photo?
The Duratrac RT comes large in that size at 33.3” in diameter, so the difference is 5.4%, but that’s not too big. I wouldn’t consider regearing until 34” or 35” tires. I believe the Grenadier’s stock R&P ratio is 4.1:1. Common ratio after that is 4.56:1 which would be perfect for 35” tires. We’ll have to see who comes out with gears for the Grenadier.
Hi TahoeGren, I like your thought process on rims and tire size and keeping the same scrub radius. What are your thoughts in regard to on road sound noise level vs the KO2's. DaBull
Noise level is about the same, maybe a little bit quieter but sounds different. I would characterize it as a different pitch. The original Duratracs get loud when they wear down. I’m hoping the RT stays a bit more quiet since they have compromised a bit with narrower voids now, making them more like a regular AT tire.
Photos and any more feedback? I've narrowed it down to the KO3s you mention. Can't do a lift due to garage issues also. Just looking to do a tire swap from the standard non-KO2 tires on steelies
I have 255/85r17 on mine and there are no noticeable drivability issues on or offroad with the stock gearing.
Mickey Thompson? Are they the only one that make that size?
That seems to be the best one for pizza cutter, but I keep being tempted to go rogue.
simpletire.com
Yes. I was quite bullish on that particular tire & size but community wisdom here suggests a lift kit will be required for 255/85R17. And now I'm listening to CV/joint/boot/shaft failures that might maybe possibly be more likely with a lift.
I'm a huge fan, the Grenadier is the third vehicle I've used a 255/80/17 Wildpeak A/T3W on with great success on all of them in dry, dirt, rain, fresh and packed snow, etc. They aren't phenomenal in mud, but then again, no AT is great in mud.
The best tyres I had on my Defender were Falken Wildpeak.
