Tire size question

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  1. Shane09

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    Mainly been looking at the Wrangler Duratracs and BFG T/A KO2
     
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    Both great tires
     
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    Ok guys I am pretty sure I'm set on the BFG T/A KO2. Now it's down to want size I want to run. 275/65/20 or 285/65/20 Any input will be appreciated guys!
     
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    275/65/20 = 34.1x10.83R20

    285/65/20 = 34.6x11.22R20

    ...In 'Murican tire language aka the one that actually makes sense and uses real numbers.

    So the 285s are a half inch wider and taller. My vote is get the 285s because bigger is better...
    Wider tires almost always look better. 275 is too skinny.
     
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    That's what I was leaning towards. Should have a quote from my buddy at 4 Wheel Parts tomorrow.
     
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    285 all day long
     
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    Ok I keep changing my mind on tires. I really want a 285/65/20 but my only real two options in that size is either the K02 or the Wrangler MT/R with kevlar. The closest I can come in the Duratrac is a 285/60/20. I'm not sure if that is going to close the wheel gap like I want. The K02 problem I am having is that I'm not that sure they are going to be good in mud. I travel a lot on rutted up levee roads during duck season that can become like gumbo when it rains. The problem I am having with the MT/R with kevlar is I'm not sure how the tread life is going to be due to I travel 90% of my trip to and from work M-F that is over a 70 mile round trip. Give me some advice guys!!!
     
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    I would go down that little bit and get the duratracs.
     
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    I agree with nn ^^^
     

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