285/70/R17 Solved

[OFC Ranger]

Spacers give clearance from stuff like spindles / suspension components. It however diminishes clearance on things like intrusion bars / liners / bumpers.

This is why raising the truck higher is required the bigger the spacer/wheel/tire combo to get the contact point away from the apex of the tire circumference. Sorry that is the only way I know how to describe it in words. Someone with a background in tires/engineering could probably do a better job.

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[DukeCanBuildit]

I'm confused. I thought spacers gave more clearance. Maybe this is just for older trucks?

So larger spacers = more chance of rubbing?

***also this is why I created FITMENT PICTURE THREAD damnit. So people can post their pics and exact setups. I'm bumping that thread out of spite LOL.

When your wheels are pointed straight ahead, spacers or a lower wheel offset push the tire outward away from the suspension components. Imagine if you turned your wheels all the way and then put a spacer between the rotor and the rim - you’d be pushing your tires toward the crash bars.

In this photo, the horizontal lines represent the crash bars. The shaded tire is the “new” position.

 

[Fahon]

Hi,
I am currently discussing the pros and cons of 285/70 R17 vs 285/55 R20 tires. Can you tell us more about your experience with the 285/70 R17 tires? How do they perform in different conditions? Are you happy with them overall?

 

[Msfitoy]

Hi,
I am currently discussing the pros and cons of 285/70 R17 vs 285/55 R20 tires. Can you tell us more about your experience with the 285/70 R17 tires? How do they perform in different conditions? Are you happy with them overall?

For off roading, you can run lower pressure with 285/70-17...

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