285/75/17 (33.9) on nonSAS Badlands, no further mods?

[peterh]

Welcome all opinions on whether this would work
I have been on 25 threads and if this specific thing has been discussed, well I missed it and apologize in advance to all who go sideways over repeat threads (you know who you are and so do we)

Edit: I plan on replacing the wheels with aftermarket, i think that needs mentioning

Thanks

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[AcesandEights]

Yeah, it'll fit.

 

[Steamroller72]

The overland concept has the Sasquatch 35's (LT315/70R17), but it is NOT lifted like the Sasquatch package.
So yes, 285/75/17 will fit without modification.

 

[peterh]

ah thanks to you both - I will need to check that overland rig again - I remember thinking it looked too stuffed and i don't want that - i want the higher stance, with some wheel well space and the 34 tire (it's what I have now and really like it - non Rubicon Sport with 2 inch lift and 35s - mileage and ride did not suffer much at all) - trying to achieve that proportion on this bronco
any more opinions more than welcome

 

[ATLBronco75]

I hope so! I’m doing the same thing.

 

[ZackDanger]

Yep.

First mod I have planned is wheels and 285/75r17s on my BL.

Not even worried one iota that they wont fit.

 

[peterh]

And I am thinking that the slightly smaller 33.9 inch tire with the narrower width will look perfect, better than the overland concept with it's 35s and fatter width

 

[395N]

How do 34/10.50/17 compare to 285/75/17?

 

[Canyonero02]

How do 34/10.50/17 compare to 285/75/17?

I run a 285/75/17 on our JKU with a 2.5" AEV lift. They are 34x11.5. good size in my opinion. Barely shorter than a 315 and 1" narrower. Makes for a better street ride without sacrificing much off-road.

 

[Rubisquatch]

I was gong through is as well, there are also a few good tires in the 35 x 11.5 size - like the Toyo Open Country AT3. Just a tad taller than the 285/75 and width is 11.5 versus the 11.2 of the 285/75.

 

[5280Bronco]

I agree. It would allow me to get a taller tire without it being super wide.

 

[peterh]

so I'm a dope and given the new info on the badlands wheel offset wondering if the 285/75/17 tire on an aftermarket wheel is still a way to achieve a larger, but slightly thinner tire without sasquatch package and 35s. If it is, what offset would someone need to keep the tires tucked under the flares (like in the photo below - they barely stick out beyond the flares - I know this is a bad angle to demonstrate but it's true) Boy I wish i paid more attention in geometry class. thanks for all opinions

 

[Jr87mustang]

If what LEGEND is saying is going to be final factory production, that Badlands has at least on crash bar you *might* will have to deal with. The front bar looks far enough out of the way but it will be a wait and see thing.

 

[peterh]

Thanks JR, I've been following that thread and did a little outside reading on the crash bar issue - jury seems out on whether it's a good idea to alter them, but most seem to think it's a non-issue - I however have no expertise!

 

[ZackDanger]

How do 34/10.50/17 compare to 285/75/17?

I run a 285/75/17 on our JKU with a 2.5" AEV lift. They are 34x11.5. good size in my opinion. Barely shorter than a 315 and 1" narrower. Makes for a better street ride without sacrificing much off-road.

I have the exact same setup on my Jeep (tires and suspension).

I started with the 34/10.5r17 and later switched to the 285/75s because the former was easily a full 1" shorter than advertised. Everyone warned me they would come up short once mounted, and they were right.

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