Has anyone confirmed fit and no rubbing with the BFG 285/75R17 size and stock steelies (+no lift)?
I’ve seen these on a couple trucks but they had 0 offset wheels. Purportedly no rubbing when loaded & off-road.
Has anyone confirmed fit and no rubbing with the BFG 285/75R17 size and stock steelies (+no lift)?
I can confirm no rubbing on BFG KO3 (E rated) 285/75/r17 without a lift on stock alloy (don’t have the steelies) on basic mountain off road trails. Also, not the most important thing, but they look great.
Thanks @bradb622! Good to know on the trail performance and looks are an important factor, no doubt.
For comparison these are Goodyear Duratracs 255/80r17 on stock steelies, no lift. Great fit, no rubbing.
I love the size. These are also 255/80R17 on stock steelies. Easier steering, less noise, and better wet/snow traction IME. Falken Wildpeak A/T4W.
Stock BFG KO2. Several people smarter than me told me that in the Pacific northwest I will hate KO2s but probably like Falkens for our warm soggy winters here. Ask me in a year if I still love them. Lol. I'm also glad I went narrower and taller for those reasons.
I have the AT3W and they have been awesome for PNW for last 5 years.
If anyone really wants a 35” tire I hear that 255/85/17 ‘s will fit without any issues. The width on these is 10” approximately and give you that defender slim look that is seen on a lot of 110’s. Micky Thompson makes these. The actual size is 34.6”. These are also 10 ply, thus, strength should not be an issue.
Here are the MT 255/85r17 on Owl Sixty wheels w/stock suspension. View attachment g-6.jpg
Have you noticed any gearing issues with increased size? Thinking of doing same tires. Appreciate feedback.
Curious about the speedo how far off it has become?
I would imagine ~1mph slow at 70mph.... with a 255/80/17 I'm almost dead on speedo vs. GPS speed (I show 74-75 via GPS at an indicated 75 on the speedo)
oh that is great then, Dumb question number two does the MT 255/85/17 fit on the stock steel wheels and still work or do I need to buy a set of OWL wheels?
Fantastic. I really want the 255/85 but not particularly drawn to the Mickey tread pattern. Have you driven them in mud?
Plenty of folks are running 255/85 on the stock wheels
I have the 255/85r17 Mickey’s. You will notice a slight difference on gearing but with 8 speeds and abundant torque it isn’t a problem. I have towed 5,000 pound boats up mountains without an issue.
