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1970FathomBlueMalibu · 04-05-2010, 10:45 AM

I would like to try a set of 285/70/17's. I know that 265/70/17's will fit with a decent amount of room. This is for the Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ Radials.

I'm not using any spacers. Is that something I need to look into?

I just want to make sure that there is no issue with a full turn of the wheels or really any fitment issues at all. I really don't want to put on a lift kit for this truck, since it's a 2WD. I just have fairly rough terrain to go over every day, since I live in a rural area, plus I'd like to fill up the wheelwell as much as I could.

33X11.50R17 is the advertised specs and 32.8" diameter, as measured by Mickey Thompson.

Section width is 11.4".

Tread width is 9.1".

Thanks!

04-05-2010, 10:45 AM	#3
1970FathomBlueMalibu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salem, AR Posts: 16	Re: Difference in ride height for 2WD vs. 4WD? I would like to try a set of 285/70/17's. I know that 265/70/17's will fit with a decent amount of room. This is for the Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ Radials. I'm not using any spacers. Is that something I need to look into? I just want to make sure that there is no issue with a full turn of the wheels or really any fitment issues at all. I really don't want to put on a lift kit for this truck, since it's a 2WD. I just have fairly rough terrain to go over every day, since I live in a rural area, plus I'd like to fill up the wheelwell as much as I could. 33X11.50R17 is the advertised specs and 32.8" diameter, as measured by Mickey Thompson. Section width is 11.4". Tread width is 9.1". Thanks!