Stock rims or 17's

[Crazy4info]

I have a 2" hells steel level and new mevotech UCA's going in when it gets to be a nicer warmer day. My ? Is, I need tire size info.

I have no problem keeping the stock rims, but would rather not run a spacer. If the price is reasonable, I would also consider new rims at 17" if it keeps tire price down.

Stock tire is around 33". The 34"-35" range would fit the wheel wells nicely.
I do lots of ice fishing, and a taller tire is what I want. Not looking to go extreme width. Close to stock width is great. A good A/T tire. No mudders.

I know this has been asked a bunch, but my head is spinning with all the info out there. Any suggestions?

 

[h2oman]

So, I'm assuming you have 20's. So, you could go 285 65 20 without spacers and you'll have 34 in tires. 35's you will need spacers.

 

[jlb]

If you make a swap to 17s you could run 285/75/17 which is about 34 inches. I think there are a few tires available in that size, one being Nitto Terra Grapps.

I am about to get some new skins, and plan to try 255/80/17s to get E rated tires that have decent tread, and height (33") without killing fuel economy/power.

 

[Crazy4info]

So, I'm assuming you have 20's. So, you could go 285 65 20 without spacers and you'll have 34 in tires. 35's you will need spacers.

Yes, 20's.

 

[DisturbedGator]

On my 11 qc I bought 17 inch rims and 35 cooper stts for just under 1500$. After market offset will let you run wider tires. When I was pricing tires for my stock rims 285 was only in bfg at and a 295 would have a little rubbing at full lock. Prices were around 1300 for tires for teh stock rims.

 

[brandonbomer]

In Texas I can't say much for ice/snow performance but I used to be a die hard believer in mts. I got a set of nitto terra in 10 ply and wow. They are comfortable and get as good of traction as any of my cheapo mud tires did. I would recommend those. And 70k per tire ain't bad either

 

[Crazy4info]

I did some calling today. I can get 275/65/20 nitto g2 installed for 1106. Looks to be a 34" with stock width. Wouldn't think spacers are needed due to it being the same width, just an inch taller.