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Post by jw58tg on Mar 5, 2010 14:17:59 GMT -5
anyone running a 285 75 on their montero sport? i just got a 02 sport and its soon to have the ome lift and maybe a body lift. im looking at tires, and well there is just way more selection in the 285 75 as compared to the 255 85... maybe some pics of others? help me out
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Post by black98ls on Mar 5, 2010 22:40:21 GMT -5
check the threads about fender flares or black rims for pics of mine. im running 33s
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Post by jw58tg on Mar 5, 2010 23:53:37 GMT -5
o yeah, i like your montero...looks nice, any rubbing?
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Post by drdude on Mar 8, 2010 15:15:24 GMT -5
A 255/85 16 is roughly 33.2" tall, 10" wide. A 285/75 is 32.8" tall, but 11.3" wide (those sizes based on the Cooper Discoverer S/T that I am running.)
I have not heard of anyone successfully running the 285s without body lift in addition to suspension (and I won't promise that even then they won't rub.)
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Post by LiftedSport on Mar 8, 2010 19:08:49 GMT -5
i have 4 inchs of lift and am running a 33x11.50 R16 Mud Grapplers and i only rub when going over something with the wheel slightly turned. i use to have 285-75-16 in a A/T and never had rubbing issues but i also had the same lift as i do now. if your stock just wait till you lift because you WILL rub. These are 285-75-16 A/T's These are my 33x11.50 Mud Grapplers
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Post by CHLNGR161 on Mar 9, 2010 4:06:22 GMT -5
LiftedSport, im thinking of running 33x12.5's ith a 3 inch suspension and1inch body lift, will i have major rubbing issues, im also keen to run 9" wide rim with a fair amount of negative offset.. how did you get your 4 inch lift?
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Post by drdude on Mar 9, 2010 18:10:24 GMT -5
You will want to consider your use when determining who much of a problem the rubbing will be.
If the lift and larger tires are mostly cosmetic, then it may not be too much trouble, same with some off-road conditions.
For others, such as rock crawling, any rubbing can be a big problem and limit your capabilities.
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Post by LiftedSport on Mar 9, 2010 19:23:33 GMT -5
depends if you are getting a "True" 12.5 wide tire. for example even though my tires say 11.50 wide they are accually 12.50 with the side lugs. i got 2 inchs from my OME lift and a 2 inch body Lift.
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Post by bdmontero on Mar 9, 2010 21:44:02 GMT -5
I just did a 3 inch suspension lift front and back and am able to easily fit a 33x10.5x15.
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Post by black98ls on Mar 9, 2010 22:25:46 GMT -5
same here
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Post by CHLNGR161 on Mar 10, 2010 3:58:35 GMT -5
yeah that is true LiftedSport. im keen on Cooper STT's. like all lifs it is somewhat for cosmtic reasons but the width im chasing is beacause i do a lot of dune and beach track running and lift will obviously enable me tofit he tyres but also when im in the mud i wot have the sickening feeling on theash plate and everything else hittin the ground.
Bdmontero, is your truck coil or leaf in the rear? mine being an 03i think it may be hard to find some3" lifted coils
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Post by bdmontero on Mar 10, 2010 17:53:48 GMT -5
Its leafs in the rear. I bought some leafs for the full size montero instead and it gave me over 3 inches in the rear. and I shaved my bumstops and got 3 inches up front now.
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Post by CHLNGR161 on Mar 11, 2010 7:59:16 GMT -5
oh yeah. i need to suss out some 3 inch coils or 2 inch coils with 1inch spacer.
do you have to shave your bumpstops when lifting it 3 inches in the front?
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Post by bdmontero on Mar 11, 2010 12:23:30 GMT -5
most likely yes. But dont shave them a whole bunch cause they are there for a reason. I plan on buying an arb bar soon and will have to get some coil-overs I found for the front.
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Post by CHLNGR161 on Mar 11, 2010 16:49:07 GMT -5
ahh i see. have any of you guys found a problem with running your torsion bars cranked that high? ie busted cvs? harsh ride, major sagging.
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