265/70/17 or 275/70/17s?

Hey all,

So I have been running the following setup for the last 5 years:

• Tires/Wheel Combo: 265/70/17 Falken Wildpeaks AT3Ws w/ 17" SSW -25 offset wheels.
• Lift: Bilstein 5160/6100 Leveling Kit.
• Usage: Minimal Off-roading and a lot of highway/pavement driving.

Now, it's time to upgrade the tires since they're worn and I am wanting to go a little bigger, I was looking at the 285/70/17 AT4Ws but have read that a lot of modification is needed.

With my current setup, what would be better? Pick the 275/70/17s Falken Wildpeaks to go directly to the 285/70/17s Wildpeaks AT4Ws?

Would also love to hear what all is needed to make anything bigger than 265/70/17 work.

 

Since you do minimal off roading, stick with stock size. The large size the tire, the heavier the tire and thus...the lower the MPG's.

I have Falken's in stock size on my ride. I love the agressive look they have, but still have good road manners. My ride spends the majority of its time on pavement commuting to/from work.

 

I have AT3Ws in 275/70R17. No modification needed with the stock pro set up and really happy with how it handles and look.

 

Those look nice, I think they're starting to discontinue the AT3Ws for AT4Ws so I'd love to see if they AT4Ws got more a more aggressive look. Since I am running -25 offset wheels, I have to look into is that would cause issues on bigger tires.

 

I want to bump up from 265/70/17s just a bit, I've ran the same setup for a while and wanted to change it up just a bit.

 

IMO go for light weight 285/70R17.
But your SSW -25 offset wheels could be a big challenge in clearance. If you use stock +15 offset TRD Offroad wheels 17x7.5 you would most likely need minor plastic trimming.


I run Toyo Open Country 285/70R17 in standard load. They are light weight 47lbs (as far as I can remember). They feel like running stock tires. Decent enough to run easy trails and extremely good for on road needs.

In the past I ran BFG KO2 275/70R17. Since they were load E the on road ride was on the firm side. So I sold they and got BFG KO2 285/70R17 Load C. They were my fav tires till date for a weekend worrier while do daily driving. My Black sidewall BFG KO2 285/70R17 Load C was 50lbs, which is decent in my book.

 

That's kind of what's putting me off from getting the 285/70/17s because I am unsure how much work is needed to make them work with -25 offset wheels, I think with 275/70/17s I MIGHT be able to get by with light trimming.

 

Stock size is just fine, i have yet to find a need for a larger tire. And i do some moderate off roading.

 

One advantage of going to a 285 rather than a 275 is the option of running SL tires, as @kmeeg mentioned. They'll be lighter and easier on gas.

Clearing them is another story. -25 offset wheels are going to rub even with stock size tires. A lift will hide the rubbing until you really start flexing the suspension.

As @Ripper238 mentioned, you can do a lot on stock size tires. But, I'm guessing you want to go bigger for aesthetic reasons, which is fine.

I'd stick to a lighter 275, or an SL 285, and be ready to do a little trimming. If you're not prepared to do any trimming, stick with the stock size.

 

275/70r17 Toyo rt trail is one Ive looked into. Can do a xl load. Keeps them pretty light. I haven't seen them in person or heard much about them but they might be my next tire.

 

I have Wildepeak 275/70 17 on the stock snowflake wheels. Those have a +4 off-set. Very minimal trimming was needed. Only rubbed on the right side at right full lock in reverse. Getting around the -25 off-set will be the biggest issue, but it can be done. You'll probably need a caster push , UCA's and possibly a BMC.

 

This guy has a -20 off set with 285's.

(2) NO RUBBING with 285s on my Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - YouTube

 

Thanks man! Will look into this now.

 

We ran Cooper 275-70-17s with a 0 offset wheel. There was no rubbing with a 3/2 lift, but did the inner fender tuck as a precaution, also JBA uca's with caster adjustment, kept the stock mudflaps. Good luck.

 

Since I cannot leave anything alone I had to do 285’s again on my 23 Pro. I don’t off road it’s all for looks. My Pro is set up good with the Eibach springs to clear the 285’s and also running more aggressive off set wheel. SCS wheels.
Just my opinion I would stay with stock size tire. Price difference moving to 275’s and not seeing much difference in tire. When my 285’s are time to change I’m leaning towards going back to 265’s and keeping the Eibach springs on. Your tire has a more aggressive look if you are running 17x8.5 inch wheel. I did it years ago. I could have just kept my Pro stock and did the wheels for a more aggressive offset. Sorry I got off topic a little.
Even my tire guy who I deal with he is very honest and family owned. He even told me it’s not worth jumping to 275 for the price difference.

 

Wow those look impressive. Toyo has them listed at 42lbs.

 

Hey Joshua, They are a nice tire. I was checking them out up at the 4x4 Jamboree show in July. 3 days weekend truck show. You get to see all the tires you want. lol.

 

Thanks man, now this is making me wonder.. you're onto something, I didn't even look into the price difference just yet.