MrTorgue
Grizzly Clint
Which is funny because my 265/70/17 Ridge Grapplers seem to be a hair skinnier than the usual all-terrains.My Nitto Ridge Grapplers seem to run wider than most 285/70R17s.
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Which is funny because my 265/70/17 Ridge Grapplers seem to be a hair skinnier than the usual all-terrains.My Nitto Ridge Grapplers seem to run wider than most 285/70R17s.
I really don't like how small these look on the rig. Especially knowing that this is only a sagging 2.5" lift in the front, with the extra weight of the bumper and winch. I can't wait for Jan 20th, and the 700# spring swap.Getting back to the topic of actual tire size. Your 34x10.5 KO2s do seem to run small.
What wheel size? I read somewhere that wheel size can make your tire skinnier or wider.Which is funny because my 265/70/17 Ridge Grapplers seem to be a hair skinnier than the usual all-terrains.
It's interesting how everyone likes different things. I think your GX470 looks very nice with those tires.I really don't like how small these look on the rig. Especially knowing that this is only a sagging 2.5" lift in the front, with the extra weight of the bumper and winch. I can't wait for Jan 20th, and the 700# spring swap.
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I was just thinking about tires again yesterday, and I may try a 285/75 next time, but I'm also considering just going to 35s. I still want a little bit wider mainly for looks (I can't stand a skinny tire on a wide wheel) but still want the height. If I have to get a spacer for any rubbing issues, I'm ok with that.
The only tire company that I've personally found to have sizes close to advertised is Interco. I had 36x12.5s on my beater ~14 years ago, and they measured at 35.3 on the truck.
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Wow good stuff! Thanks for sharing.I’ve been reading tire specification sheets from the mfgs and they measure the tire on a specific rim size.
For example, Nitto says they measure the 285/70R17s on a 17x8.5 rim. I have a 17x9. So, 0.5” extra rim width equates to 0.2” wider tire. I read this information somewhere yesterday and forgot to save the link.
So, for some people running the trd pro wheels that are like 17x7 on 285s, this may translate to approximately 3x0.2”=0.6” narrower Nitto Ridge Grappler tire. Assuming of course that the 0.5” rim width to 0.2” tire width impact ratio is linear and holds true.
And I didn’t read anything on tire height impact. Not sure if that’s impacted much.
If you are running a 17x8.5 wheel, this is probably the standard measuring rim for mfgs on 285/70/17 tires. Not sure what other tire sizes are measured on, but this info is usually listed in the tire spec sheet provided by the mfg.
I thought I remembered you from the Explorer Forum. Do you still have the Explorer? Yours and Rick's were some serious inspirations for me when I had mine.
That’s me. Glad I could inspire some cool truck stuff.I thought I remembered you from the Explorer Forum. Do you still have the Explorer? Yours and Rick's were some serious inspirations for me when I had mine.
I went to measure my Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/70R17 (32.7"x11.5") mounted on my GX470 empty and the front measures 31 5/8. That's a hair shorter than you 34s, so I guess you are right about your 34s looking like 33s. I'm running 38 PSI.Knowing most tire companies run small compared to advertised, I was curious just how "tall" mine actually are. These are 34x10.5x17 BFG KO2s unweighted with 32PSI...
Pretty sad actually.
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That's a nice picture with the sun over the mountains...looks peaceful and isolated from the city lights.I'm going to go with 285/75 Cooper AT3s next time I need tires.
I got it aligned on Thursday, and we headed out to Anza for the weekend, again. This time we went to the Blair Valley area. Beautiful weather during the day but got pretty cold at night.
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With it being close to a new moon on Saturday night, it was real dark, which is nice. It was a little cloudy though, so I couldn't get any good night photos...That's a nice picture with the sun over the mountains...looks peaceful and isolated from the city lights.
How did the 700 lbf/in front coils do in the dirt?
Thanks, I'm pretty stoked on it. I would guess 90-100 lbs. Definitely not more than that.Your drawer system is stunning! Any ballpark on the weight?