daystar leeling kit, how big can i go!

[CNJ Runner]

SO I come back to you guys for some more advice on how big I can go on tires with my stock 17 in rims. Im not the most car savy person but have learned a lot of from my fellow t4r'ers. I currently have a 2006 sr5, with a daystar leveling kit, i have 285/50/20 tires on(3-4 inch lip), I did do some bumper trimming and moved my wheel well liner forward apprx 1.5 inches. Im looking to buy a set of more aggressive tires for winter use (snow and ice) and wheeling. Ive been using a tire calculator to try to help determine what size I can fit with out have to do any drastic trimming.
What I've deducted from the tire calc and reading posts is, please correct me if im wrong.
285/70/17= too big for my daystar leveling kit and i need a bigger lift
265/70/17= a good fit
255/75/17= a good , but tighter fit, I really dont want to go narrow and tall

Are there any other options or advice you guru's can throw my way . I want to keep the aggressive stance I currently have so I would be willing to but wheel spacers on. But how big of a aggressive off roading type tire can I put on without going through more trimming ad moving or removing my wheel liner. Any informations would, as always, be greatly appreciated.

 

[CNJ Runner]

those are old tires(295/45?/20) . my current ones are nitto 420s 285/50/20, from reviews Ive read they arent ideal in snow. and Id like something that I know will get me where I want in over a foot of fresh snow. Recommendations on tires would be appreciated too, I was thinking BFG A/T or General Grabber AT2 ??

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

Not as many tire options, but since you mentioned the bfgs you should look into the 275/70/17s, great compromise imo. Otherwise you're about right on what fits. I love the 255s, tall enough to complement the lift but being more narrow they have less of an impact on gas mileage.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

If you're wanting an aggressive tire, you've got a few options. I have no idea on the BFG KM's in snow, doubt they'd be as good as other options. Something comparable to the BFG's you mentioned are Nitto Trail (not Terra) Grapplers. Very aggressive but suppose to have great road manners, still not sure how well they do on ice/snow though.

Based on what info you provided about the snow and also wanting an aggressive tire, my recommendation is a 265/70/17 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac's. They are an AT that acts like a MT. Excellent road manners, perform great on and off road, do very well in snow, and look real good as well. They don't come in a 255/75, but the 265/70/17 is fairly close (slightly shorter but wider). I think gas mileage will be a touch better with the 255/75's, but the added traction in the snow may be well worth it.

If you're set on the 255/75's, you'll probably be best off going with a AT tire vs a MT tire for snow performance. Since we never see more than a couple inches here, I'll let someone else comment on this more in depth.