There's always hope someone (any thoughts, @slee / @cruiseroutfit ) will figure out a way to trick the AHC to stay raised
I purchased my vehicle in May, I switched from 285/50/20 to 285/70/17 on my 2013 LX. I looked at 295/70/17 but the 285/70 just rubs at full lock so 295 will require modification of the wheel well to fit, and you only gain 7mm of sidewall.
The 285/70/17 is 4.5% larger than stock diameter and gives you approximately 9.6" of ground clearance at standard height.
Awesome - would you mind posting pics of yours (or linking me to pics)? Your path is almost exactly what I'm thinking of doing, year & wheels/tires. Speaking of tires, which did you go which? Thanks!