Interesting. Do you think you’ll have enough room for snow chains if you needed them?You should remove the back plate and gives you so much space to the point you can fit 35’s stock wheels
That’s why I’m doing 285/70/18 and calling it a day, even if there’s a tiny bit of rub. I’m not comfortable removing the crash pads.Keep in mind that you are compromising frontal crash safety by removing the OEM crash pads. They are designed to deflect the heavy wheel/tire out of the cabin in a frontal collision.
10/25 - UPDATE:
So after driving in multiple roadway conditions, I have some findings to report. When turning full lock on a hill (up or down) I notice that there is a tiny bit of rubbing, but it sounds like it's hitting felt and not plastic. Also, I noticed that when in reverse, at full turn, there is some kind of vibration, but I need to investigate further with the help of an additional person. I will report my findings next week. I still don't plan on trimming anything, as I'd like to go a few hundred more miles so the location of the slight rubbing is more apparent b/c right now, everything still looks clean.
Another user brought up a good point, if I would want to add snow chains, I would definitely need more clearance. So in the future, I think I will look into an additional lift to provide that.
Lastly, these tires effect mpg greatly in a hilly city environment. I work in downtown Seattle and almost every street is on a hill. The MPG tanked down to 13 mpg when driving in the city, but once I was able to hit highway speeds, it went back up to it's normal range. I noticed that the additional weight makes the truck slow down quite a bit faster. Prior to the KO3 install, on flat ground, I was able to go 60 mph and stay off the gas for a few before giving it extra juice. AFTER the new tires, I noticed that speeds decrease IMMEDIATLY once you let off the gas. This could be due to the fact that they're new and they still need to break in, but I will report back in a few hundred miles if there is any change.
Thanks! Stay tuned!
*Original Post*
Figured I'd update ya'll on fitting 285's on stock Trailhunter wheels. Chris and TJ @Discount Tire in Seattle really took care of this install. No rubbing so far, might remove the crash pad after I take it out on some rough terrain to test any contact. I forsee having to get some aftermarket mud flaps....the OEM ones don't offer much coverage.
BFGoodrich
All Terrain T/A KO3
LT285 /70 R18 127S E1 RWL
BEFORE:
AFTER:
10/27 - UPDATE:
Well, looks like I might be switching the tires out for one size smaller. This is due to a few reasons; 1) Slight rubbing when backing up in a turn 2) There isn't enough clearance should I want to put on snow chains, 4) Extremely low MPG is a slight factor but I knew that was going to be a result and 4) I can't install new Rally Armor Mudflaps due to the tire hitting the bolt heads when at 60-80% turn.
So back to the drawing board, I need to see if the KO3's come one size smaller and maybe a C load instead of E. Will update when I get more information.
10/25 - UPDATE:
So after driving in multiple roadway conditions, I have some findings to report. When turning full lock on a hill (up or down) I notice that there is a tiny bit of rubbing, but it sounds like it's hitting felt and not plastic. Also, I noticed that when in reverse, at full turn, there is some kind of vibration, but I need to investigate further with the help of an additional person. I will report my findings next week. I still don't plan on trimming anything, as I'd like to go a few hundred more miles so the location of the slight rubbing is more apparent b/c right now, everything still looks clean.
Another user brought up a good point, if I would want to add snow chains, I would definitely need more clearance. So in the future, I think I will look into an additional lift to provide that.
Lastly, these tires effect mpg greatly in a hilly city environment. I work in downtown Seattle and almost every street is on a hill. The MPG tanked down to 13 mpg when driving in the city, but once I was able to hit highway speeds, it went back up to it's normal range. I noticed that the additional weight makes the truck slow down quite a bit faster. Prior to the KO3 install, on flat ground, I was able to go 60 mph and stay off the gas for a few before giving it extra juice. AFTER the new tires, I noticed that speeds decrease IMMEDIATLY once you let off the gas. This could be due to the fact that they're new and they still need to break in, but I will report back in a few hundred miles if there is any change.
Thanks! Stay tuned!
*Original Post*
Figured I'd update ya'll on fitting 285's on stock Trailhunter wheels. Chris and TJ @Discount Tire in Seattle really took care of this install. No rubbing so far, might remove the crash pad after I take it out on some rough terrain to test any contact. I forsee having to get some aftermarket mud flaps....the OEM ones don't offer much coverage.
BFGoodrich
All Terrain T/A KO3
LT285 /70 R18 127S E1 RWL
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Damn. I might need the change the kind altogether. I really don’t want to remove any crash pad or felt. I’m not sure if I'm doing anything different. Literally everything is bone stock.
@trailhunger and I have been talking about Nokian Nat - super light - but you should do fine with the KO3 in the 275 size
I’ll swing by discount tire tomorrow and see what my options are. Hopefully they let me switch em out.
Good call. There isn’t jack shit out there in C load for 18” wheels. I’ve scoured it all.
I'm about to get a set of Nokian studded snows for a trip we have coming up- but I opted with 275/70R18 to avoid rub issues, and maybe keep a little room for chains.
Dude. Keep us posted. I called Nokian today and their tire weight data seemed off. Just emailed them to confirm weights. I want the 295s if I can fit them without taking off the crash pad. They don’t have a 285/70
Will do. I'll have them by Monday, but the trip is in January- We'll roll with them in the back and mount them when we hit the ice, so I won't really have any hot info until January.
