Der Steppenwolf
Observer
Weirdest thing I've ever pulled out of a tire was a combination wrench. I don't remember if I kept it or not.
The 285/75R17 is a bit of an oddball size. The 35/12.5/17 will probably outsell it 3:1. Compare the 35/12.5/17 in the 18, 19 and 20" versions and I'm sure the price will go higher even though theoretically, the 17" version should require less material to manufacture.What I found kind of interesting is that the 35/1250-17 ATIIs are priced slightly less than the somewhat smaller 285/75-17s. $294 per tire for the 285s and $283 for the 35s. In terms of size comparison, the 285 ATIIs are 33.9" tall and 11.3" wide and the 35 inch ATIIs are 34.5" tall and 12.50" wide. So quite a bit wider, but just over a 1/2 inch taller.
http://www.treaddepot.com/tire/352780.htmlJust had my Discount Tire shop check on the new ATII's in 285/75R18 and they're 6-8 weeks out minimum. $320ea.