255/75R17 question (1 Viewer)

[Same80s]

Hey everyone,

I am about to pull the trigger on a new wheel / tire set up. I plan on going with a 17 wheel but as far as tire goes, I know that the 265/70R17 should fit without issue but would I be able to fit a 255/75R17 without doing a body mount chop? I am 100% okay with heating/bending the plastic liner but I want to avoid a body mount chop.

I am very interested in the additional inch of clearance that's comes with the 255 vs the 265 but I am also aware that this is a skinner tire as well. Is there any reason I should avoid the 255/75R17 and go with the tried and true 265/70R17?

 

[paulevans76]

I can't answer your question specifically but can share my experience with the equivalent for 18" wheels (255/70/18) on my 2011 on the stock wheels. I get a teensy amount of rub on the rear inner fender liner bolt when I am at the perfect angle and enter my driveway or up a small curb etc. I would expect to rub in the same area if I took it offroad. Different offset on the wheels will likely yield different results. Considering it's a 32" tire, I doubt a BMC would be needed but I'll let someone with more experience answer that. Do you know the offset you'll be running?

 

[Same80s]

I can't answer your question specifically but can share my experience with the equivalent for 18" wheels (255/70/18) on my 2011 on the stock wheels. I get a teensy amount of rub on the rear inner fender liner bolt when I am at the perfect angle and enter my driveway or up a small curb etc. I would expect to rub in the same area if I took it offroad. Different offset on the wheels will likely yield different results. Considering it's a 32" tire, I doubt a BMC would be needed but I'll let someone with more experience answer that. Do you know the offset you'll be running?

Sorry about that, I should have included that info. I was planning on going with a 0 offset but I am open to suggestions.

With that fender liner bolt you mention, is that something you could switch out with a lower profile bolt you think? If that's even a thing.

Also, I should add that I plan to buy a RIGd tire carrier for my spare so the spare tire location will not be an issue.

 

[paulevans76]

Sorry about that, I should have included that info. I was planning on going with a 0 offset but I am open to suggestions.

With that fender liner bolt you mention, is that something you could switch out with a lower profile bolt you think? If that's even a thing.

Also, I should add that I plan to buy a RIGd tire carrier for my spare so the spare tire location will not be an issue.

I believe it's a common thing, some folks use a zip tie or other fastener, some folks live with it. I think 0 offset would likely make it 'worse', like more of the tire would interfere with that area, but hopefully some others will chime in with the common fixes.

 

[r2m]

Go to this link and punch in some tire sizes. This will tell you what your outside diameter and width will be: Tire Size Calculator - https://tiresize.com/calculator/
If you know a 265/70R17 fits, using the link above, the 255/75R17 may or may not fit depending upon how much room you have. The 255/75R17 is about 0.5" larger in diameter.
I know not ALL tire manufacturers are exact about the size call-out and the actual tire dimensions, but they are absolutely close enough for your needs.

 

[Same80s]

Go to this link and punch in some tire sizes. This will tell you what your outside diameter and width will be: Tire Size Calculator - https://tiresize.com/calculator/
I know not ALL tire manufacturers are exact about the size call-out and the actual tire dimensions, but they are absolutely close enough for your needs.

Awesome, I really appreciate this.

 

[ericm979]

There's a .4" diameter range between different 265/70R17 tires. Other sizes would likely show a similar range. You can find the actual mounted diameter on Tire Rack's web site.

 

[Same80s]

There's a .4" diameter range between different 265/70R17 tires. Other sizes would likely show a similar range. You can find the actual mounted diameter on Tire Rack's web site.

Thank you, I will check Tire Rack for that info on the few tires I am looking at.

 

[r2m]

Thank you, I will check Tire Rack for that info on the few tires I am looking at.

TireRack also has reviews of their tires on how they do in rain, snow, ice, etc.
Very helpful.