going to 305s from 285s, fitment?
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going to 305s from 285s, fitment?
Hey, I searched a bit for this (to no avail), but just wanted to check to see if anyone had done what I plan to do. I currently am running Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor All Terrains (285/75/16) on 1995 landcruiser rims. I am up 2-3" on 881s and 890s. My current setup works great (no rubs at all once i hammered back the pinch weld). I am looking to go a hair wider for the sand (its a beast already in the sand, but as I frequently help pull people out, a little extra sand "buoyancy" wouldn't be so bad). 305/70/16s seem about perfect. I can currently fit the thickness of my hand between the upper A arm and the sidewall, so I think this will work. I just wanted to see what opinions anyone had, or if anyone had done this. I will be going with BFG ATs next (Although I did love the silent armors). Will I need an inch of Body? I'd prefer an all suspension lift...
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There the same size height wise but the 305 is about an inch wider, so you would have to be sure your backspacing will work
285/75/16 = 32.8x11.2/16
305/70/16 = 32.8x12/16
285/75/16 = 32.8x11.2/16
305/70/16 = 32.8x12/16
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hell, i think im going to do it. I'm pretty sure I have room with my A arms. My real concern was with the tire hitting the body with the wheel turned under compression. I can't really hammer back anymore. Next time I see a sale, I'll throw some 305s on there.
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How did this turn out. I'm looking at 305/70 16 because that's the only 33 available in the tire I want. I will be getting a 2.5" suspension lift (through SS System 1.2).
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i run 305's and you need front spacers to clear the a arm, i have 1 in.. you will rub on the fender. pound in the pinch weld and cut the lower corner of the fender. and youll be just fine..
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great, thanks for the follow up 4RKidd. Got any photos of your rig? I was concerned w/ the SS 1.2 (2.5" lift) that the 305/70 will not clear w/o serious mods... but it seems like a little trimming, and spacers etc, I can deal with. I want to keep the stock Limited fender flares though... do you think that would post a problem?
I want to get the MT KM2 from BFG, but their sizes are 265, then 305. no 285 offered, ugh. How is the power/mileage, etc. with those 305s?
Thanks again!
I want to get the MT KM2 from BFG, but their sizes are 265, then 305. no 285 offered, ugh. How is the power/mileage, etc. with those 305s?
Thanks again!
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I'm going back to 285s from 305s (on now). I have to run 1" spacers in the front and not the rear. If I run spacers on the rear, the wheel wells sit on the last 1" of the tires. W/o the spacers I can just barely stuff the rears w/ a little rubbing - not really that bad, but it still gets old. Fronts only rub on the frame a little when fully turned to one side, nowhere else (after some cutting and pounding).
My $.02, the little extra width you gain isn't worth the rubbing. And yes, the KM2's do come in 285s....look....
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs...-km2/3930.html
My $.02, the little extra width you gain isn't worth the rubbing. And yes, the KM2's do come in 285s....look....
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs...-km2/3930.html
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Thanks Brian! That's what I get for going to my favorite tire website, rather than directly from BFG-must be Friday fog... since that didn't even cross my mind.
Yep, it'll be the 285s then for me. I just don't really need that extra width. Thanks again!
Yep, it'll be the 285s then for me. I just don't really need that extra width. Thanks again!
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