Tire size/brand recommendation with 16" wheels and 40mm lift springs?

M Threezy

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Ah, the pinnacle of G production!

I run a 285/75/16 BFG AT but it rubs at full steering lock. For that reason, I run 30mm wheel spacers up front.
To avoid needing a wheel spacer using a stock 16" alloy, you would need a narrower tire. A 265 series tire would work, but it seems a little short. I think a 33" tire size is ideal. My preference would be the 255/85/16 to avoid rubbing. The stock 265 tire is a good fit, unsure about a 275mm tread width. though

As for the raised white lettering, you can always mount that side facing in.

How did the 285's affect driving and MPG?
 

zimm

Expedition Leader
i never had contact with a 285 duratrac and atiks.

i recall harald saying 295 bfg'at's made some contact.
 

zimm

Expedition Leader
How did the 285's affect driving and MPG?

i would think it would be tough to notice. for a 33 that may depend more on the tire being a d or an e rating. look at the weights on tire rack, and actual diameters. the duratrack has big jump from 285 to 315, and from my anecdotal experience that seems to bet where the impact is.
 

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