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Is there a big difference from 265/70-17 and 265/65-17 (Hankook-factory)? My Ranger was ordered with the latter and there was no interference issues at stock height. They're for sale BTW:wink:
There's a 1" in diameter difference (30.6"-31.6") and the width is the same.

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OEM size is a 30.5" OD tire and 265/70R17 is a 31.6" OD tire.

In the massive "Biggest tires, no lift" thread, it's been pretty well established that 265/70R17 is the biggest you can safely go without any mods whatsoever. The two caveats are going 255/75R17 (skinnier and taller) or removing crash bars. The skinnier and taller tire is a great option, but your tire choices are limited as it's not a common size (and also more expensive).
 

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Is there a big difference from 265/70-17 and 265/65-17 (Hankook-factory)? My Ranger was ordered with the latter and there was no interference issues at stock height. They're for sale BTW:wink:
There's about a 1" difference in outside diameter between the two. Which will raise the truck about .5". Apparently the 265/70/17 works fine on stock suspension.

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Is there a big difference from 265/70-17 and 265/65-17 (Hankook-factory)? My Ranger was ordered with the latter and there was no interference issues at stock height. They're for sale BTW:wink:
They’re only an inch taller.

Edit... posted this before reading page 2!
 

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Aren't the KOs a bit heavier than the Gen Grabber ATX?

edit: looks like only a 2lb difference with the lighter load rated tires. However looks like the mileage warranty is better on the Generals and they are about $50 cheaper per tire plus there's a $100 rebate 'til oct 31st.. The BFGs look better but only by a small margin in my opinion.
I agree. I went with the ATX, the price difference was worth it to me!
 


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Upgraded to 265/70/17 Falken Wildpeak.
Oh yeah, that's definitely the right size for these trucks. That OD fills out the wells perfectly at stock height and I think it will look awesome with a level kit as well.
 

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Ive got 265/70/17’s on factory sport wheels with a 2.5 leveling kit. My front tires have rubbed 3 times in 6 months since I’ve installed them.

It’s been coming out of a parking lot onto a road making a hard right turn and exiting a little faster than I probably should have.
 

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Ive got 265/70/17’s on factory sport wheels with a 2.5 leveling kit. My front tires have rubbed 3 times in 6 months since I’ve installed them.

It’s been coming out of a parking lot onto a road making a hard right turn and exiting a little faster than I probably should have.
I didn't think there would be any without a leveling kit, may be some cutting on my future.
 

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Ive got 265/70/17’s on factory sport wheels with a 2.5 leveling kit. My front tires have rubbed 3 times in 6 months since I’ve installed them.

It’s been coming out of a parking lot onto a road making a hard right turn and exiting a little faster than I probably should have.
I have the same exact set up and so far have not had any rubbing
I didn't think there would be any without a leveling kit, may be some cutting on my future.
You should be ok without the level kit. :fingerscrossed: The width is the same and it's only a 1" diameter difference than the stock tires.
 

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I have the same exact set up and so far have not had any rubbing


You should be ok without the level kit. :fingerscrossed: The width is the same and it's only a 1" diameter difference than the stock tires.
That's what I gathered from here and all the eye-crossed reading lol
 

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That's what I gathered from here and all the eye-crossed reading lol
I did the same when I was researching tires/level kits. I was driving myself crazy until I finally pulled the trigger...Lol
 
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Does anybody here know if I can get away with 265/70r18 no rubbing on 2" BDS leveling kit?

The tech at the tire shop says yes but I'm still skeptical...
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