expedition tire dilema help

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  1. Jan 18, 2014 at 8:45 AM #1
    joeygr8gt

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    having some tire trouble with the truck i can't decide on...right now the truck has the kelly safari AT 265/70/17 tire and its a good tire no problem in the snow but it doesn't look aggressive..during last snow storm i had a blow out so i put my spare tire the goodyear wrangle 265/70/17 on and its been on there for few weeks. my question is should i just uy three more wrangler tires and save the 225 on another tires or get 305/75/17? how much bigger would the 305/75 be then the 265/70. i know width will be wider but how much taller?
     
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    305s!
     
  4. Jan 18, 2014 at 9:20 AM #4
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    guess i should have googled...thanks guys great help..now to choice if i want to spend more money on width for the 305 or save and get the 285 since they're both the sea height...
     
  5. Jan 18, 2014 at 9:59 AM #5
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    just a thought, you can try finding tires online that are cheaper and take the price to your local tire shop and see if they will match price.

    I did this with my rims, found them on tire rack and discount tire matched the price. might not be a whole lot of difference but something is better than nothing.

    you have to look at what its going to cost to ship those tires as well and factor that into your tire price since the tire shops don't charge you shipping.

    also if youre looking at new tires and wheels tire rack mounts and balances for free and ships the tire combo to your door.
     
  6. Jan 18, 2014 at 11:03 AM #6
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    yah discount tire ships free and usually beats any other price..iv both 4 sets from them for my other car and I'm happy...im bona keep the stock rims since I'm not looking for looks really
    i got a list of shop around me so I'm going to call td
     
  7. Jan 18, 2014 at 4:06 PM #7
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    There are a couple tires out there that are a 285/75R17.

    305/75 = 33.8x12
    285/75 = 33.8x11.2

    295/70 = 33.3x11.6

    285/70 = 32.7x11.2

    265/70 = 31.6x10.4

    So the 285/75 and 305/70 are the exact same height, but the 285 won't rub as much since they're nearly an inch narrower. Either way you'll be gaining 2" of tire and 1" of lift :peace:
     
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  8. Jan 18, 2014 at 4:56 PM #8
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    Great info guys thatnks


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  9. Jan 18, 2014 at 6:34 PM #9
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    Here's 285/70 vs 265/70
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  10. Jan 19, 2014 at 7:24 PM #10
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    If I have a 2" suspension lift and 3" body lift will the 305 or 315 tire rub


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