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toyo Tires 295/70r17 will they fit my truck???

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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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toyo Tires 295/70r17 will they fit my truck???

I been thinking of a set of toyo mt 295/70r17 for my truck it has no lift but a set of centerline rims with 4.5 bs Just wondering if I can stuff them under the truck??? Need to know soon kinda snowing out side the stock michelin ats tires suck in the snow.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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I have plenty of room with a leveling kit (2 inch spacer) and hummer wheels. I would imagine you would be fine.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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Yes you should be fine I ran that size before going to 35's and adding the leveling kit.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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I run those on stock rims on stock truck right now no problems
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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No problems. . .get em bigger. . . . . .
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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The only reason you may possibly have any problems is the 4.5 backspacing.
That sticks the tires out there a good 1.5"ish. So you could potentially rub the fender at full lock. 295 isn't a real wide tire so you could be ok. If you're stock height it actually gives you a little extra room on the fender side, though a very small amount.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Toyo's - Buy the 285/75 17's they are taller and not so wide, better on the ice and snow - the 295/70 17's will work fine though and not rub anything with the stock rims.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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I got the toyo 295/70r17 put on today. Truck looks great and no rubbing at full lock. the roads were icey in to town to change the tires kinda a scary ride. Much better comeing home with a tire with a little bite.

Nice tire around the ranch we must have 12 in of soft snow on our gravel roads the toyo handle them good so far.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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Ha! Didn't realize you were right next door. What did you pay in Burns? I assume you went to Les Schawb... Got me for close to $1500 including the center siping and a set of chains ($105.)
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 06:21 AM
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I have that same tire and my wheels have the same back spacing as the ones you are going to install . I have the 2" spacers in front and my tires rub a little against the back of the wheel wells . Also with that back spacing my tires stick out past the fender so far I had to put on Bushwacker Fender flares to keep from throwing water 20' in the air down both sides of my truck , If you want to see how they look , look in my galerie . Curt G.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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I payed 1450 for the set. Mine don't rub I have tryed to get them to and I'm happy to say no rub
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Thankfully I found this thread through the search feature.

I am about to pull the trigger to get the Toyo MT 295/70R17 and would like to know if the posters in this thread are still happy with their choice?

Also, to confirm, I have no lift and stock rims so there will be no tire rub at full lock?

Do the MT's give good traction through most of their tire life?

I currently have the Toyo AT 285/70R17. They did great in snow, ice, rain and wore evenly (but quickly). I also liked the load rating 3750 lbs @ 80 psi. However, the AT traction seemed to noticeably diminish when they became 1/2 worn out.

The MT 295's load rating is comparable at 3970 lbs @ 80 psi versus the other Toyo MT sizes at 3195 lbs @ 80 psi.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Didnt want to start a new thread since its on the same subject.Hope you dont mind deerezilla

Also looking to go bigger,and would like to know if i will I be able to use the stock wheels with Toyo MT 295/70R17 tires?

I have the 2.5" leveling kit on the front end and I will be picking up 2" rear spacers from Fred at WheelAdapters.com this weekend. I occasionally tow a 5th wheel weighing in at about 16.5k

Thanks in advance for the replies!
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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No problem with stock wheels and Toyo MT 295/70R17. You may get a little rubbing on the control arms at full lock when they are new, but this is no big deal. I have about 35000kms on mine and wear has been reasonable, half of that is with a camper. I should get another year out of them. Traction has remained decent, if they have a shortcoming it would be ice, but I have not had a mud terrain yet that has been great on ice.
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