So today I went to NTB, looking for some 285/75/17. The guy at NTB tells me that the 285/75 are going to rub and that he is going to have to tweek the torsion bars, even after I told him what kind of truck I had. I researched on this site about tires. So I was pretty set on the 285/75's. He also said to me he knows what he's talking about, he's been doing this for years. He is telling me I should go with the 285/70's or the 305/70's. Needless to say, but I just left. I wanna keep my truck stock, no leveling kit or anything just wanna better looking tire in there. What are some of your guys thoughts on this?

 

Tell him to find a new job and then find a new place to buy tires.

We have no torsion bars on our trucks and the 285/75's on my truck fit just fine even when flexed out.

Have a good one.

 

Thats the main reason I walked out. I don't argue with idiots. When he said torsion bars, I about fell on the deck laughing.

 

HeHeHeHe.....that's funny right there!

 

You should have taken him to your truck and ask him if your's need to be replaced. LOL. Along with the Johnson rods and muffler bearings.

 

Take your business elsewhere! Toyo 285/75/17s fit perfect on my 04.5 with stock suspension.

 

I just had a set of 295 Toyo M/T's put on before I left for work (in Alaska) and they filled out the wheel wells really nicely! Now, I might need a set of small flares and a set of mudflaps to keep all of the rock chips off of the paint.

 

I think you can go up to 305's with no problem.......glad you walked.

 

Wow...what a idiot..

285/75/17 Durra Grappler's on my truck and not one bit of rubbing through any range of movement with stock suspension.

 

Sure we've got them and these folks sell the replacement parts.

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=index

 

And sadly, they probably do a brisk business.

 

I think that's the same guy that gave me a good deal on replacing my points and spark plugs.

 

I got a screamin' deal from Lary out of the classifieds on the O-pipe exhaust...

My butt dyno proves the increase in performance!

 

See, that's the worst thing about these forums. Now I need to upgrade my truck again to Johnson rods and muffler bearings and I didn't even know I had a problem .