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Old 10-24-2008, 06:29 PM
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tall narrow 17'' tires?
I am looking for a 34-36'' tire, 950-10.50 x17 A/T tire. does anyone know of anything? I have 52000 on my cooper A/T's 315-70-17's. I really like the coopers,but would like to see what else is out there since I have to get some tires soon before winter gets here.
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The only skinny tires i know of is the super swamper LTB but dont know if they go that tall.
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Old 10-25-2008, 07:49 PM
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I think I'm running the tallest/skinniest tire available which is 285/75/17 Nitto Dura Grapplers but I could be wrong.
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Nothing available yet or I would be running it.

I had to settle for 285/70-17s

I haven't seen anyone that actualy carries the 285/75-17 yet.
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Nothing available yet or I would be running it.

I had to settle for 285/70-17s

I haven't seen anyone that actualy carries the 285/75-17 yet.


TOYO make that size in AT and MTs.

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Yup. It's a new size but it's not narrower than the 285/70 though.....
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Tall narrow Toyos
I wanted the same thing - tall, narrow, and aggressive tread. I went with the Toyo MT 285-75-R 17. This is a newly available size (out less than a year I think). It went on my stock wheels and fit perfectly. According to the Toyo web site, they are 34.1" tall by 11.6" wide. I'm very impressed with the wear and lack of noise, especially for such an aggressive tread. Best deal I found was $ 275 each on line, shipping incl.
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Will the 285/75/r17's fit on a 2006 2500 2 wheel drive quad cab? Randy
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You shouldn't have a problem. I've seen 2wd's run 315/70R17's and 35x12.50R17's just like 4wd's.
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i gave up...if you do a search you will see my numerous posts about the same issue.

I emailed and called all the tire companies repeatedly...no plans for a tall skinny street tire in the 17" variety

I would love to put some 255/85/17's on my dually!!

oh well...
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Originally Posted by levigarrett76
i gave up...if you do a search you will see my numerous posts about the same issue.

I emailed and called all the tire companies repeatedly...no plans for a tall skinny street tire in the 17" variety

I would love to put some 255/85/17's on my dually!!

oh well...
according to the October issue of fourwheeler magazine (i can check when i get home) bfg is coming out with a 10 ply 255/80/17 soon
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Originally Posted by Dodgezilla
Yup. It's a new size but it's not narrower than the 285/70 though.....
But it's taller....

285/70 is 33" tall x 11.2" wide

285/75 is 34" tall x 11.6" wide

The 285/75 is good compromise IMO, I would take the extra height over the extra width any day of the week.
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Originally Posted by 2broke2smoke
according to the October issue of fourwheeler magazine (i can check when i get home) bfg is coming out with a 10 ply 255/80/17 soon
did they mention what tread? that would be awesome if they did in it an all terrain
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If you jump up to an 18" wheel, Toyo OC-MT have a nice size (285/75R18E) with a respectable 4000+ lbs. carry capacity. The specs are 35.1" by 11.6".
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If i was gonna buy new wheels i would buy some 19.5's and get some tall skinnies
im a cheap ****
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