Tire Upgrade ?

[ryroam250]

It’s a 33.2” (according to BFG) in my spare.

Mine measures at 32.8 so I should be good. Thanks for confirming.

 

[MSLCFE]

That is handy, thank you!

Right?!?
Amazing!

 

[mrock]

So we are definite that the 275/70/18 tire will fit in the spare tire compartment?

 

[Markarian421]

So we are definite that the 275/70/18 tire will fit in the spare tire compartment?

The KO3 fits. Some other brands run a little larger in the same size. I’m eager to hear someone say an A/T4W or Duratrac RT in that size fits as a spare.

 

[mrock]

275/70/18 BFG KO3's on the new (2 day old) Cruiser. No rub, no problems.

 

[pnwlandcruiser_]

285/70/R17 Falken Wildpeak A/TW4s on Method Race Wheels MR316, 17x8, +25mm offset, 6x5.5

 

[JPATTERS]

Curious to know if 285’s fit with no modifications? AT’s like KO2 or Wildpeaks

Still waiting for someone to say yeah .... My 1958 is being processed in Jacksonville FL now.

 

[rD[g)>yaxJh7+tp$]

For reference
FE - 265/60R20 = 32.5 x 10.4 (Diameter x width)
LC - 265/70R18 = 32.6 x 10.4
1958 - 245/70R18 = 31.5 x 9.6

 

[Markarian421]

285/70/R17 Falken Wildpeak A/TW4s on Method Race Wheels MR316, 17x8, +25mm offset, 6x5.5

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Do those fit in the spare location? I’m assuming no rubbing turning? Have you tried with the wheels near full flex?

 

[pnwlandcruiser_]

Do those fit in the spare location? I’m assuming no rubbing turning? Have you tried with the wheels near full flex?

My goal was the 285/75/R17 Toyo Open Country A/T III but there are metal brackets welded on so that size was not compatible in the factory spare location. It looked great and fit if you never had to turn... but it was also going to require more serious trimming for it to not rub.

For these Falkens, all we did was remove the plastic valence up front, and it fits in the spare mount no problem as it is effectively the same as stock:

 

[bennettlo]

285/70/R17 Falken Wildpeak A/TW4s on Method Race Wheels MR316, 17x8, +25mm offset, 6x5.5

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Do you have an aftermarket rail/slider/board on there and what brand is it?

 

[yoadriantrd]

285/70/17 with zero offset wheels fit on stock suspension. With no modification. I believe with a positive offset wheel you can stuff skinny 35s in there.

 

[Draper]

285/70/17 with zero offset wheels fit on stock suspension. With no modification. I believe with a positive offset wheel you can stuff skinny 35s in there.

Looks great!

Are those Method 703s? Any chance you can share the brake caliper clearance measurements?

 

[EOD Guy]

ooooo... maybe i should keep my stock wheels

If that is in reference to fitment of a larger tire in the spare wheel area...... Wheel size has nothing to do with it, it's size of your tire fitting into the nesting brackets welded/riveted to the frame.. On my Taco I had to cut one of the rearward nesting brackets off to securely fit a 33" tire.

If it's in reference to TPMS, they should swap over fine, just be advised most tire shops will make you buy a TPMS rebuild kit. They claim in order to guarantee no leaks., but never actually install the kit. Me, I asked to see the kits, just an "O" ring and a new stem. After the install I asked to have the packaging from the kits........ studder, studder and magically the discounted the kits.

 

[thomez]

If that is in reference to fitment of a larger tire in the spare wheel area...... Wheel size has nothing to do with it, it's size of your tire fitting into the nesting brackets welded/riveted to the frame.. On my Taco I had to cut one of the rearward nesting brackets off to securely fit a 33" tire.

If it's in reference to TPMS, they should swap over fine, just be advised most tire shops will make you buy a TPMS rebuild kit. They claim in order to guarantee no leaks., but never actually install the kit. Me, I asked to see the kits, just an "O" ring and a new stem. After the install I asked to have the packaging from the kits........ studder, studder and magically the discounted the kits.

(I think he just liked the look of the stock wheels)

 

[EOD Guy]

(I think he just liked the look of the stock wheels)

ahhhh didn't catch that

 

[BigMF]

285/70/17 with zero offset wheels fit on stock suspension. With no modification. I believe with a positive offset wheel you can stuff skinny 35s in there. View attachment 3536

Any shots from the front or back so we can see the amount of poke?

 

[BigMF]

285/70/R17 Falken Wildpeak A/TW4s on Method Race Wheels MR316, 17x8, +25mm offset, 6x5.5

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Did you need to use hub centric rings? I think the bore on those 316' is larger than OEM, right?

 

[seanasmith41]

Did you need to use hub centric rings? I think the bore on those 316' is larger than OEM, right?

285/70/17 with zero offset wheels fit on stock suspension. With no modification. I believe with a positive offset wheel you can stuff skinny 35s in there.

285/70/17 with zero offset wheels fit on stock suspension. With no modification. I believe with a positive offset wheel you can stuff skinny 35s in there. View attachment 3536

285/70/17 with zero offset wheels fit on stock suspension. With no modification. I believe with a positive offset wheel you can stuff skinny 35s in there. View attachment 3536

What’s been your mpg with those on?

 

[JPATTERS]

Curious to know if 285’s fit with no modifications? AT’s like KO2 or Wildpeaks

Anybody figured this out yet ?? If no Hurry up ! LOL