will 285/70-17 tires fit? - Page 12

dane · 04-28-2006, 06:46 PM

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MoabRat previously said:

There will surely be some inexpensive disconnects, better springs/shocks etc that will allow a more reasonable rti of 700-800 for offroading.

I am not holding my breath for an available disconnect, and I will be very much interested what would be an inexpensive way to increase travel in front - without replacing A-arms and such.

700 would be pretty frigging awesome with just "inexpesive disconnects" and springs. But somehow I doubt it.

07FJFAN · 04-28-2006, 07:46 PM

I had 285/70/17 BFG AT's installed today without any problems. No scrubbing no rubbing and plenty of clearance. And they look nice and aggressive too!
The ride is smooth and quiet.

Good Luck!

gearguywb · 04-30-2006, 01:53 PM

Here are a couple of pics...please excuse me because I posted this eldewhere, of 285 BFG A/T's, 16 inch rims, no lift. They do rub slightly on the rubber behind the tires. They still work fine off road.

Freewheeling Frank · 04-30-2006, 02:40 PM

pics of my 285.70/17s.

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/galle...00&ppuser=1052

Work fine for me. Wish they had made that body mount a little different, but that can be fixed.

Brian - VABeach · 05-01-2006, 10:25 PM

I'm also planning to upgrade to 285 BFG's if my FJ ever gets here. I'm wondering if you other guys that upgraded are seeing the same 15-20% loss in MPG that GTA is experiencing?

I realize these weigh 55 lbs vs 40 for stock tires, and I'm familiar with unsprung weight, but that decrease is way more than I expected.

TANX;
Brian

Jim_D · 05-01-2006, 10:55 PM

I've had roughly the same mpg with the stock tires, 265/70/17 BFG AT's and 285/70/17 BFG AT's. I know, that's a lot of tires for a vehicle with less than a thousand miles on it. It's a long story, but I have gone through at least one tank of gas with each of them installed. Not a comprehensive test, but a test nonetheless.

Jim

Dr Jeff · 05-02-2006, 01:07 AM

I just ordered 275/70-17 BFG AT's for my FJ from Kal Tire. They should fit without rubbing at all and are a little bigger than the stock size. Why haven't more people looked into these as an option?

treknwil · 05-02-2006, 09:51 AM

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Dr Jeff previously said:

I just ordered 275/70-17 BFG AT's for my FJ from Kal Tire. They should fit without rubbing at all and are a little bigger than the stock size. Why haven't more people looked into these as an option?

Dr Jeff how much are paying for that size tire? The reason I'm asking is sometimes odd size or not common sizes cost more. That size tire works out to about 32.4" and stock is around 31.85" give or take depending on tire make.
265/70-17 = 31.84"
275/70-17 = 32.4"
285/70-17 = 32.96"
the math is i.e. (265x70)divided by(2500)x2 + size of rim= inches in dia.

Brian - VABeach · 05-02-2006, 01:21 PM

Tire Rack is selling the stock size BFG's for $166 EA, vs the 285's for $189 EA, but I'll be looking for a deal in the VA Beach area when my FJ gets here.

dane · 05-02-2006, 02:17 PM

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Dr Jeff previously said:

I just ordered 275/70-17 BFG AT's for my FJ from Kal Tire. They should fit without rubbing at all and are a little bigger than the stock size. Why haven't more people looked into these as an option?

According to BF Goddridge website there is no such tire.