Yes I got them in 275/70R17. I absolutely love them. Yes I got the E rated and the ride is fine. I only lost maybe 1-2 mpg.
Overall I'm very happy.
I was able to reserve the campsites I wanted on the white rim trail. The white crack campsite was booked all summer within 2 minutes of becoming...
I took the scenic route through the mountains from Ketchum Idaho to Fairfield Idaho. I've been wanting to drive that road for a while and I finally got a chance to do it.
I've never been rock crawling either, but the White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park is on my bucket list and I'm building this truck to handle the 100 mile trail. I'm hoping to go in spring 2026 so these tires will need to handle it.
You are correct, the originals are now trash and I can never use them again.
However, the grinder cuts so fast I don't think I could have had the skid plate off to even get to the bumper bolts by the time I was done.
I just did this last week and totally agree with using the grinder with a cutting wheel. I was able to get through about 75% of the bar with the grinder and then had to do the rest with the sawsall on the front.
On the back I made a wedge shaped cut on the front of the bar with the grinder...
Those are very comparable specs. 1/16" less tread but comparable weight and Canadians know how to make a tire that works in snow.
Another good option to consider!
I'm wondering why this tire isn't more popular. On paper it beats everything.
After reading all 34 pages of the tire fitment thread I decided on 285 70r17 tires. I have Fox level front, readylift crash bars, and 1 inch BDS shackles in the back. Wheels will be +25 offset. So they should fit...