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Dec 12, 2004 | 12:35 PM

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PAN

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I run LT 285-75-16 BFG AT's, but LT305-70-16's will fit on stock rims with no leveling kits. I've seen them rub the drivers side front mud flap but that aint' no biggy. Take if off and grind the backside down alittle bit to where it sits closer to the fender. Some trucks are off just alittle bit and they will rub like mine, but some are just fine and don't rub like my neighbors

Dec 12, 2004 | 11:37 PM

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sweet03cobra

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is there anything in between those 2? I don't want to remove or grind anything. Anyone got some pics with the 285-75-16's on?

Dec 12, 2004 | 11:41 PM

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285's will fit for sure without rubbing. That is what I run, I have pics in my gallery

Dec 13, 2004 | 12:22 AM

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Yep, that is what I want. Are those BFG all terains?

Dec 13, 2004 | 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sweet03cobra

is there anything in between those 2? I don't want to remove or grind anything. Anyone got some pics with the 285-75-16's on?

BFG has a 295/75-16. I've got a set on order. They are just a hair larger than the 285's - 33.2" tall and 11.5" wide according to BFG. They maintain the same weight capacity as as the OEM 265/75-16's E-rated. While looking for which tires to get, I noticed about a .5" variation in the various brands of 285's. The BFG 295's were similar in size to some of the other mfg's 285's. My belief is I'll start out just a bit over 33", but after tire wear, will drop down below - I should averaged about 32 3/4" for the life of the tire.

Mark

Dec 13, 2004 | 10:38 AM

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Yes they are 285 BFG AT"s. I wanted to put on 305-70-16's but didn't know if they'd fit or not. Now i know they will and I thjink i'm going to upgrade and get them.