265/70R17 or 285/70R17 - is there that much difference?

[NevadaBob]

I second that! @NevadaBob could you also get a pic of the UCA clearance?

I'll try to get some good ones today. I've been too busy admiring it to take any pictures.

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[NevadaBob]

As Promised.

 

[cc1999]

As Promised.

‘Truck is looking great !
Congrats !

 

[ryanO]

As Promised.

Dude, thats perfect! Close to the UCA, but look great!

 

[cc1999]

Dude, thats perfect! Close to the UCA, but look great!

Thats more clearance then you get from a 255 tire on a +55 stock offset rim.

+55 stock offset with a 285 clears but it’s crazy tight. Those +35s look like they have more than enough clearance .

 

[NevadaBob]

Dude, thats perfect! Close to the UCA, but look great!

Thanks. I’ve seen WAY less clearance a lot of other trucks on this forum.

 

[Lord Vader]

As Promised.

That looks awesome! Thanks for the specs. I'll be looking for a +30 18" wheel and the Toyo 285/65R18 after I install a 1.5 level. Love my new 25 Lariat 2.7 but the BAP wheels and tires just don't do it for me.

 

[Lord Vader]

Thats more clearance then you get from a 255 tire on a +55 stock offset rim.

+55 stock offset with a 285 clears but it’s crazy tight. Those +35s look like they have more than enough clearance .

Is that stock height or do you have a level? I want to do a 1.5 level but I was wondering if I could put the 285/65R18 tires on first with a +30 wheel and then drive it for a short period before doing the level.

 

[HighDesertRanger]

Thats more clearance then you get from a 255 tire on a +55 stock offset rim.

+55 stock offset with a 285 clears but it’s crazy tight. Those +35s look like they have more than enough clearance .

I wonder how that would be with like a 1" spacer. Probably rub elsewhere without a lift or leveling kit I'm guessing. Sure looks good though.

 

[NevadaBob]

That looks awesome! Thanks for the specs. I'll be looking for a +30 18" wheel and the Toyo 285/65R18 after I install a 1.5 level. Love my new 25 Lariat 2.7 but the BAP wheels and tires just don't do it for me.

Thanks. I had the standard Lariat wheels and they look way worse (to me) than the BAP wheels.

 

[cc1999]

Is that stock height or do you have a level? I want to do a 1.5 level but I was wondering if I could put the 285/65R18 tires on first with a +30 wheel and then drive it for a short period before doing the level.

Yes stock height no spacers and stock +55 rims .
The wheels and tires are off my Black Raptor .
+30 would be better.
You would for sure need to remove your crash bars to have a chance at clearance that combo at stock height. I do have a very slight rub at full lock reversing only.

 

[cc1999]

I wonder how that would be with like a 1" spacer. Probably rub elsewhere without a lift or leveling kit I'm guessing. Sure looks good though.

It would need lifted and still might need at least the front crash bars removed.

If I was doing a Lariat build from scratch staying with a stock height / no lift, I would probably seek a +30 Probably the same Bronco SAS wheels I have on my RRs the seek a 31-33” 285 tire.

Or do a +30 wheel and add needed lift to clear a 33 tire on +30 wheel.

 

[GCMRanger]

As Promised.

Congrats! Looks absolutely killer. How is the ride on those tires and road noise compared to stock?

 

[Sparkherd]

285/70 r17 toyo open country with stock 17" wheel size (from a bronco) and 1.5" level. Only thing different from what you want is mine is a 2.3 not a v6.

Looks great!!!
Any idea if they'll rub without the level?

 

[NevadaBob]

Congrats! Looks absolutely killer. How is the ride on those tires and road noise compared to stock?

Ride is slightly harsher and noise is slightly more. Neither is that bad at all. It's still quieter than my wife's 2025 Forester.

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