285 vs 265

Jet-Unit

New member
Hi, I've just did my van with a Boulder Orffroad vans 6" lift kit. With this kit, I was able to put 285-70-17 Toyo Open Country AT2 tires. I have a lots of vibration, I will have to install a CV jont drive shaft. I dont think that 33" tire will fit with out the 6" lift kit.

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Cyclist1

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Hi, I've just did my van with a Boulder Orffroad vans 6" lift kit. With this kit, I was able to put 285-70-17 Toyo Open Country AT2 tires. I have a lots of vibration, I will have to install a CV jont drive shaft. I dont think that 33" tire will fit with out the 6" lift kit.

Wow! Looks Awesome! The 33" you have looks like a close fit. I'll definitely be staying with the 265 tire.


Thanks everyone for posting here. Please feel free to keep your pics coming. After my wheels and tires, will be my interior.
 

Cyclist1

New member
So I finally got my wheels and tires on. I went with Ion Alloy wheels (Style 179 Matte Black), and ******** Cepek Fun Country (265/70/17). I love the stance of the van.

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bdog1

Adventurer
Looks great! Pretty tight in the front. How's it turn? Any rubbing? Maybe a little tweak on the bars.


Sent by wing, prayer & ATT
 

Cyclist1

New member
Looks great! Pretty tight in the front. How's it turn? Any rubbing? Maybe a little tweak on the bars.


Sent by wing, prayer & ATT


There is no rubbing as of yet. I haven't driven offroad where conditions will get the suspension really to flex, but for everyday street driving there is no rubbing.
 

boardrider247

Weekend warrior anarchist
Yes that does look fantastic!
Does your van feel like it the bigger tires sucked too much power out of it?
Or does it still seem to have the same pep and acceleration as with the stock rubber?
 

Cyclist1

New member
Yes that does look fantastic!
Does your van feel like it the bigger tires sucked too much power out of it?
Or does it still seem to have the same pep and acceleration as with the stock rubber?

Actually it does feel a little lacking in power. Nothing major, but a slightly sluggish when accelerating.

Also, my gas mileage has gotten noticeably worse. That is to be expected with the increase in ride height, tire size and tire weight. But I didn't think it would be as much as it is. According to my dash read-out, I went from 13-14L/100km to 18-19L/100km (60/40 split of city/highway driving).
 
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