Tire size recommendation?

[MrBusses]

Going to be in need of tires probably early next year and I am looking at my options now. I currently have the bronco black diamond general grabbers 265/70r17s on +12 wheels with a BDS 2in level. I am looking to go a little bit bigger in size to maybe 33in for more off road clearance. What would fit with my set up? I do have BDS crash bars installed as well.

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[DLinc184]

I have MT Baja Boss 3 ply 285-70R-17 on my 21 Tremor with no lift and BDS crash bars.
No rubbing issues at all. No poke.
The Mickey's are very quiet compared to the General Grabbers that came off. I love them.
However, these are on stock Tremor wheels. I don't know what the different offset will do for your setup.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Whether you stick with the same size (31.6”), go up to 275/70s (32.2”), or to 285/70s (32.7”), you will most likely be fine. If you go up further to a 297/70 (33.3”), that’s anybody’s guess. Your offset might give you some grief but the 2” lift and BDS crash bars might keep you out of trouble. Hard to say.

The tires will definitely look a LOT bigger but keep in mind, your off-road clearance gains are only half of the diameter increase. So, 285/70s are only providing slightly more than 1/2” additional ground clearance……fully inflated. Once you air down, you may be no better off than what you’re running now when it comes to the ”more off road clearance” you’d like to have.

Still, I say go with 285s because they will make your truck look awesome. Sometimes, size matters.

275/70s vs. 255/65s (OEM).

 

[fusseli]

Agreed, you have to do some serious true off-roading to get any benefit. My setup is insanely capable and I have done three-wheeling climbs that require lifting a tire, yet never had body contact on the same trail run. If I were you I wouldn’t go over a ~32. Anything bigger is for looks and requires more mods like crash bars and offsets, and worse mpg. A lose lose in my opinion. In contrast a 32 is a win win, better looks, capability, and minimal sacrifices

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