Went with Terra (not Trail) Grapplers ...
In the end I went with 295/70R17 Nitto Terra Grapplers (aka the A/T). I think the M/T's would've been OK based on all the reviews; however, I think I'm going to get a few more MsPG with these and I won't lose much on trails.
I've had them for a little over 100 miles, now, and all is well. I haven't noticed noise, vibrations, nor loss in power. I drove off the lot with the lift and my old 285's ... so I guess I spared myself such things.
So far, I think these tires are pretty darned good. I come pretty close to hitting the body mount but I'm 99% sure I don't need to cut it ... no UCA rubbing ... the look pretty good (can't really tell much of a difference going from 285 to 295).
But now I have a "true" 33" tire. woot woot! Pictures to come ...
Thanks for all your help and advice. 'tis greatly appreciated ...
True. You will notice a little less pep taking off from a standing start and a little more downshifting in the auto tranny with 33" tires, but nothing too bad otherwise. In my experience, the break-over point for needing re-gearing is 34" tires or larger, but as in all things this is IMO and there are plenty of differing opinions out there.
I run the Toyo version of those tires (same company as Nitto) in 75/285/17 and they've been great tires and have lasted nearly forever. My only complaint is the sidewalls are awfully stiff, but mine are E-rated tires so that is to be expected.
In the end I went with 295/70R17 Nitto Terra Grapplers (aka the A/T). I think the M/T's would've been OK based on all the reviews; however, I think I'm going to get a few more MsPG with these and I won't lose much on trails.
I've had them for a little over 100 miles, now, and all is well. I haven't noticed noise, vibrations, nor loss in power. I drove off the lot with the lift and my old 285's ... so I guess I spared myself such things.
So far, I think these tires are pretty darned good. I come pretty close to hitting the body mount but I'm 99% sure I don't need to cut it ... no UCA rubbing ... the look pretty good (can't really tell much of a difference going from 285 to 295).
But now I have a "true" 33" tire. woot woot! Pictures to come ...
Thanks for all your help and advice. 'tis greatly appreciated ...