305/70-16 vs 285/75-16 on a 3rd gen

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Jun 25, 2005 | 02:06 PM

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RobT2k

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Originally Posted by bamachem

well, if you go w/ ats, then you run into other issues like overextending the CV joints on a full droop and then blowing them out. if you want to modify the upper a-arms, then do what steve schaefer did. there should be some good info on his site...

I've had them for 2 years and numerous wheeling trips and that has never happened (knock on wood)

I meant: Since I already have ATS arms would I run into the rubbing issues and require the extra backspacing?

Nov 15, 2005 | 08:37 PM

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If i run a wheel spacer with my stock rim will i run into trouble with a 305/70/16 given i have a proper lift? any recomendation on the size of the spacer thanks

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Nov 15, 2005 | 10:16 PM

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if you have the proper lift, rubbing will be minimal.

Nov 15, 2005 | 10:21 PM

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hes talking about on the a-arms.

andy has 16x8, 4.5 BS. you've got 16x7, stock BS, whatever that is. do the math to figure out what size space you need. check roger brown's site for wheel size math.

Nov 15, 2005 | 10:25 PM

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but their should be no problem with the rim actually holding the tire right? Can you ever go too large with your spacer, i was thinking of just ordering a 2"

Nov 15, 2005 | 10:55 PM

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no, fink has a thread about 285s and 305s on stock wheels, you'll be fine.

i dont know anything about wheel spacers.

Nov 16, 2005 | 03:53 AM

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on a 16x7 i would say to stick w/ a 285. it's a tight fit on a 7" wide wheel and it will rub w/o spacers or new upper a-arms.

a 305 is right at an inch wider, making them "bubble" out another 1/2" on either side of your 7" wide wheel.

they fit very nicely on a 8" wide wheel. the extra 1" makes a big difference.