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Old 08-30-2014, 09:21 PM
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Ones anyone know if I can run 285/70/17s (BFG A/T) on my stock wheels? I plan on leveling before I get new rubber.

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Old 08-30-2014, 10:26 PM
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No problem at all with 285/70/17 on stock wheels.
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Thanks!
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i have them on mine
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As the tires wear you'll probably notice the centers getting thin faster than the edges but it wont be too bad. That is definitely all the tire you want to put on those wheels.
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Thanks! I may look for a deal on some wheels but don't want to spend all the cash on them now with so many other projects going on.
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Ive ran them for over 3 years with absolutly no problems. Everything has worn perfectly even running 40psi daily and 48psi for longer trips for mpgs
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Anyone got pics?
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Yeah pics would be killer. I think I may go with wild country's. I can decide, I was never impressed with BFGs in mud on the logging roads when I go hunting. Expensive decision....
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I have 285\70 r17 on my truck with a 2in level kit, no issues.


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