33" tires on TRDP 17x7 wheels?

[Mooney]

I was excited to receive the new TRDP wheels and was preparing to them mounted with the new Nitto Terra 285/70/17's when I happen to catch someones post about the TRDP's being limited by their 7" width. I popped on the Nitto site and found they recommend at least 7.5" . . . . OUCH!!!!!:shrug: 1/2 and inch . . . seriously?

My favorite tire and wheel matched in what I thought would be a perfect matrimony . . . now in question?

Any input . . . is this really a problem?

 

[FatTiresRollin]

The "Recommended" wheel widths are there for a reason....that being said, plenty are running 285/70/17 on factory SR5 wheels which are 7" wide. Only concern I would have is if you plan on airing down to very low PSI often.

 

[Mooney]

Alright . . . found a few threads . . . 285's on stock 7" wide rims. Sounds like they work, but not ideal.

Any suggestions on the best width if I trade these in for wider wheels? Nitto is listing 7.5-9.5 . . . advantage/disadvantage of going toward one or the other . . . or simply pick a spot in the middle?

 

[Misterquad]

That is a pretty standard set up for the FJ guys of which I once was. It is a non-issue to worry about. The tire fits well and stays a bit taller than if you mounted them on a 9" wheel.

 

[Misterquad]

If you are someone who tries a variety of tires the go with an 8" wheel. Then you can go from 255s (pizza cutters) to a 285.

 

[cleveland48]

I'm running 285 at3' s on my sr5 wheels no problems so far. Mine are p rated I'm having trouble with finding the proper air pressure though. I've ran from 32 - 35 psi is that about right for p rated 285's?

 

[UtahSooner]

I too was a bit concerned about running my 285 Duratracs on the 7" TRD Pro wheels but the combo has been working just fine for the past few weeks since my wheels arrived. Not ideal for "serious" offroading (i.e. airing down), but not an issue otherwise.

 

[2chains]

UtahSooner: do the Duratracs look "pinched" in that 7" rim?

Edit: found pics you posted thanks

 

[Bishop98]

Sorry to bump an old thread but what would you guys suggest I safely air down to when off roading? I'm running the TRD Pro wheels and Cooper P rated AT/3's in 285/70/17.

 

[ScarfaceT4R]

Sorry to bump an old thread but what would you guys suggest I safely air down to when off roading? I'm running the TRD Pro wheels and Cooper P rated AT/3's in 285/70/17.

I believe it matters what terrain you plan on hitting. Sand, rocks, mud, etc..

 

[Bishop98]

I believe it matters what terrain you plan on hitting. Sand, rocks, mud, etc..

Since you're in Cali. Say something like Cleghorn. If you've been of course.

 

[MeefZah]

I wouldn't go below about 15-18 PSI. I also have 285s on the 7" TRDP wheel...

 

[RedSled]

285/70/17 load rang E for me also.

 

[TrDpRo_J]

I ran 285's on stock Pro wheels for a while but after multiple trips to off road parks (few times a month) I ditch them in favour of methods, it gave me piece of mind running 15psi because who the heck wants to loose a bead while driving!

I guess it depends what you're planning to do

 

[Bishop98]

I wouldn't go below about 15-18 PSI. I also have 285s on the 7" TRDP wheel...

Awesome. Thanks. I'll stick to 20psi.

 

[Badmeat]

I plan to go with a 255/80/17 when I make the jump to a 33. My ‘13 SR5 would rub the front fender liner on stock size tires with more aggresive offset wheels (even after massaging with a heat gun). I’m wanting to avoid that with my new (to me) 4R, so I plan to keep them a bit more tucked in.

 

[Dave 41079]

I regularly air down to 8-12psi with a 285 on a 7" wheel. Unless you have crap wheels it's highly unlikely you'll debead. Factory wheels have a good bead on them so it shouldn't be a concern. You're more likely to debead a wheel that's too wide.

 

[Pathfinder!]

I regularly air down to 8-12psi with a 285 on a 7" wheel. Unless you have crap wheels it's highly unlikely you'll debead. Factory wheels have a good bead on them so it shouldn't be a concern. You're more likely to debead a wheel that's too wide.

I think I'd be more worried about getting them properly balanced and on road performance.

 

[Dave 41079]

I think I'd be more worried about getting them properly balanced and on road performance.

Also a non-issue. What would be more difficult at balancing a 7" wide wheel vs an 8" wide wheel?

 

[tackleberry1145]

That is a pretty standard set up for the FJ guys of which I once was. It is a non-issue to worry about. The tire fits well and stays a bit taller than if you mounted them on a 9" wheel.

Came here to post this as a prior Fj guy as well. ;-)