dnp
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• Jackson, MS, USA |
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• Registered on 1/20/2003 |
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 Posted:2/17/2003 14:27 |
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Based on a tire calculator response (pretty neat, graphical tire HEIGHT calculator can be found at http://www.secret-secret.com/turbo/DIY/tirecalc/turbotire.html and one to figure WIDTH can be found at http://www.sgmotorsports.com/tiresize.htm), it appears the 285's and 305's are nearly identical in height. With that being the case, can a 285 and/or a 305 be run on a stock ride height 2000 4x4 X? I'd like to install beefier tires, but I want to know what any of your experiences have been with rubbing, scraping, etc.
Thanks for any light you can shed on this issue.
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RS-TX
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• Little River, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 11/22/2002 |
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Posted:2/17/2003 15:12 |
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My 285s rubbed the mud flaps when turning. I removed the flaps and trimmed them a little here and there. It is almost impossible to tell they are not the same as new if you don't know where to look. I still rub on occasion, but not enought to bother me. If I ever upgrade the front leaf springs I doubt I will have any rubbing. Good luck.
Rick
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Bill Johnson
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• Rio linda, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 6/11/2002 |
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• 201 posts |
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Posted:2/17/2003 18:34 |
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I put 325/60/18 on mine and heated up my mud flaps and they don't rub.
they look bad ass 
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gearman
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• los Angeles, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/22/2003 |
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Posted:2/17/2003 20:40 |
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dnp
i am putting 285s on mine in a day or two,cant tell you anything except everyone here said they wont rub.let you know soon.
mike
01 excursion psd hellwig rear stabalizer 285 michelins suncoast converter transmission custom built with Transgo shift kit,by me.
TTS computer chip,next mod-TTS exhaust system
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Peteg5
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• Chappaqua, NY, USA |
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• Registered on 2/13/2003 |
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Posted:2/18/2003 16:13 |
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My 285's don't rub at all. Not sure about the 305's.
2000-X 4x4, 7.3, Monroe Reflex, 285 Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo's, Hella 550's in grill, Thule load bars. |
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• MONTGOMERY, AL, USA |
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• Registered on 11/22/2002 |
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 Posted:2/20/2003 09:07 |
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You're supposed to be able to run a 295 with no issues and a 305 with possible minimal rubbing.(16 inch stock rim) There has been concern expressed with the 305's as far as width of the stock rim and proper fit of this larger tire(a safety/load question). The advice is to check with an expert before putting these on. If all checks out good, I am planning on trying 305's when the 285's I have now wear out. BTW, I've had not one issue with these tires rubbing. |
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Jon Marshall
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• Dallas, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 1/28/2003 |
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Posted:2/21/2003 16:37 |
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I have a 2wd, and tried 305's. The rears were ok. But the fronts hit the front fender going over the first speed bump. I switched to 285s and love it! |
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Alton Georg
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• Biloxi, MS, USA |
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• Registered on 7/13/2002 |
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Posted:2/21/2003 20:48 |
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On my '00 4x4 X, I'm currently running 295/75R16 BFG AT KOs on stock rims and the only rubbing problem I had was on the mud "flaps". A little carving with a coping saw and the rubbing problem was fixed. As a side note, the tires look awesome and fill the wheel wells very nicely.
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dnp
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• Jackson, MS, USA |
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Posted:2/26/2003 10:41 |
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Well, I went ahead and took a chance, and tried the 305's........NO problems at all! They're equivalent in size to a 33x12.50, and they look GREAT!
It appears that some have had different expriences, but I have found no situation(s) in which mine rub at all (going over bumps, turning all the way, backing up,....nothing)
I just wanted to report what my experience had been with these tires (by the way, some of my good experince may be attributed to the shape of the tire - I bought 305/70-16 Dunlop Radial Rover RV's. I usually buy BFG All-Terrains, and since they have a much "squarer" shoulder, they may have rubbed where the Dunlops don't - However, at ~$70/tire more for the BFG's, I wasn't going to find out!)
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gearman
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• los Angeles, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/22/2003 |
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Posted:2/27/2003 14:07 |
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i have been waiting for my Yokahamas to show up and there is a back order.so i am now getting Prospector a/t,made by Michelen (285s).anybody ever hear of this tire?it looks good and they cost 111.00 per tire.i figure if Michelen made them,they cant be all bad.
mike
01 excursion psd hellwig rear stabalizer 285 michelins suncoast converter transmission custom built with Transgo shift kit,by me.
TTS computer chip,next mod-TTS exhaust system
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