285's without fender flares? (1 Viewer)

[tltaylor22]

I am buying tires on friday afternoon and am looking for pictures of an 80 without flares with 285/75/16 tires. my concern is that they will stick out past the fender too much. Any thoughts or pictures?

Trent Taylor

 

[cruiserman]

My Geolandar MTs stick out about 1".

 

[tltaylor22]

The inch that sticks out, is that side wall or tread? Ever been stopped for it? Does it toss a ton of rocks? Thanks for the reply.

Trent

 

[cruiserdan]

One of our club members has 305's on a flare-less 80. they barely stick out. Sidewall mostly. Maybe a teensy bit of tread. This is on OEM wheels. If you run aftermarket wheels the fitment will vary.

 

[Landpimp]

I know its not a 80 but I have 285's on my 100 and they are ALONG ways from the fenders, but the 100's don't have flares(at least not stock)

would think on a flareless 80 they might be just even.

 

[cruiserman]

Sidewall sticks out. Never been pulled over.

Not all 285s are created equal.

 

[Mr.Bryan]

I busted off one of my flares and I have 305's. About 1/4" of tread sticks out on that side. 285's should be in the clear, but sidewall may stick out.

oh... stock rims too

 

[tltaylor22]

Thanks for the help guys. I ended up behind the 8ball as my brother was coming into town and was "renting" my 80 for two weeks. I have a buddy with 255/85/16 "mud" tires from Les Schwab on his 80 and he has really loved them so I went that route. My 80 has 255K miles on it so I figured not only will I not have to worry about the tires sticking out, but maybe there will be less stress on the drivetrain with the skinny tire. It drove a million times better than with the old 265 procomp A.T.'s that I replaced. It's amazing what new tires can do. I'll try to post picks when I get a minute. Thanks agian for all the help.

Trent