tire size question

[nethngbtstk]

Hey all. On stock suspension (05limited) with a 17x9 aftermarket wheel, what is the ideal tire size to give it a more aggressive look with out rubbing / clearance issues? The tire i want is common, BFG all terrains. Stock tire on truck is 265 x 60 x17. Can i push it to 285 x 70 or is that to big for non lifted / leveled? Input appreciated.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

Stock size should be 265/65/17. Most go with a 265/70/17 in stock form. You could probably get by with a 255/75/17 (taller, but narrower) with minimal rubbing. The biggest you can possibly go in stock form is 275/70/17 (and BFG is one of the only ones that comes in that size). 285/70/17's require wheel spacers to clear the UCA and cause rubbing issues even with 3"+ lift.

If you're going for the aggressive look, first step IMO is a lift. You can get the parts for a lift for under $100, no reason not to start there. I'd say do a lift (even a small one would beat nothing) and then go with the 275/70's. Minor trimming may be required, but it'll be nothing major. You can do 285/70's, but it'll cost much more to get them to clear.

 

[nethngbtstk]

Stock size should be 265/65/17. Most go with a 265/70/17 in stock form. You could probably get by with a 255/75/17 (taller, but narrower) with minimal rubbing. The biggest you can possibly go in stock form is 275/70/17 (and BFG is one of the only ones that comes in that size). 285/70/17's require wheel spacers to clear the UCA and cause rubbing issues even with 3"+ lift.

If you're going for the aggressive look, first step IMO is a lift. You can get the parts for a lift for under $100, no reason not to start there. I'd say do a lift (even a small one would beat nothing) and then go with the 275/70's. Minor trimming may be required, but it'll be nothing major. You can do 285/70's, but it'll cost much more to get them to clear.

That is an awesome response, thank you. Ok you say a lift for under $100?? Can you shed some light on that?

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

Just a leveling kit can be done for less than $50 (parts only, not including install, not hard to do yourself though). Full lift can be done for less than $100, but it may not be the exact amounts of lift you want. The Daystar 2.5/1.5 is popular but will run you over $100. For under $100, you can do a 2" front lift and 1.5" rear. This would be especially good if you could find a set of OEM springs from a FJ Cruiser (excellent mod IMO), that would add a little more lift, just depends on how easily you can find a set. I've seen them be given away but also seen them sale for $100, just depends on who you deal with. Here's the parts for the 2"/1.5" I mentioned, total comes out to $83 shipped to my zip.
Daystar 2" front lift
Daystar 1.5" rear lift

That should give you enough clearance for the 275/70's (plus a 275/70 will fit in the spare location). You may have minor mods to do like moving the fender liner forward, but nothing major like you would with the 285's. Read this page, it'll give you the info you need on possible areas rubbing may occur.