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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TheBlack2011FX4
x2... Seriously people... And yes I have put 17" wheels on my FX4.. Started with 18" and had no problem moving to 17"
any pics? I like the way 285/70/17 looks on these trucks. I'm thinking of doing 17 as well.
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 01:19 AM
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I have 17's stock on my truck - no problems.


Originally Posted by JPCharmin
why would you want to do that?
Because these 17" tires are much more practical for a truck - if it's used as a truck?


Originally Posted by KBS
This post was worthless. OP had a legitimate question. If you don't like the content then move on.
Well, while it's a legitimate question by the OP, I also prefer somewhat descriptive subject lines. Just shows a little bit of respect and consideration to other members and their time by giving them the option to read it or not - based on interest. "Is this possible" does not quite qualify, IMO, as a good descriptive thread subject line.

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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 01:33 AM
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Once my tires are gone, I will go 285/70-17 as well, most likely. I think those look great, and are both economical & practical.

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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 02:44 AM
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285/70/17 is what I'm running!

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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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I would trade my 18's for raptor 17's any time.
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by KBS

any pics? I like the way 285/70/17 looks on these trucks. I'm thinking of doing 17 as well.
Here ya go! 285/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers!

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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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If you mount stock tire size on stock 17" wheels you will be doing the same thing as reducing the gear ration by what ever the difference in tire diameter is from the stock 18" tires. You would have to measure the tire diameter differences to determine that. If in fact there is any difference by what ever amount it will have an effect on fuel mileage as well.

All of this will be negated if you mount over-size tires.
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by smurfs_of_war
I like the look of smaller rims wrapped in more tire. Looks more aggressive.
Definitely agree here! I would go down to the 17's and get some 35's! It looks fantastic!
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 11:13 AM
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Thanks for the feed back y'all. And sorry to bother people with the lack of info in the title line. Short and sweet since I started the thread from my iPhone.
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Ben the Isäntä

Definitely agree here! I would go down to the 17's and get some 35's! It looks fantastic!
Yes! I'm about to do a level, and change my tires to 35s! Should be sweet!
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