New wheels, but what tires?

[RYD003]

Have my new wheels on order and on their way, now to find the tires I’ll need…. New wheels are 17x8.5 0 offset, so I know I’ll have a bit aggressive poke on my 23 OBX Non-sas.

stuck on going with just a little larger then stock, 285/70R17. This should end up about just under an inch bigger than stock, but a few inches wider. Or just go up to 315/70R17.

stock is a 32” tire, 285/70 ends up at about 32.7” and 315/70 ends up at about 34.5”.

from what I read, removing the crash bars will allow any of those sizes to fit without rubing, but the 315s do add a bit of weight. My stock setup comes in at 65lbs per wheel/tire.

New wheels are about 26lbs.

Tires end up north of 60 each for the 315s. I can cut that down a bit going with the 285s, maybe reducing the tire weight by about 10lbs.

most of my driving will be on road, with the occasional snow, some dirt, but nothing extreme.

always had sports cars with low profile tires, so this tire type is all new to me!

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[Jsullivan]

Have my new wheels on order and on their way, now to find the tires I’ll need…. New wheels are 17x8.5 0 offset, so I know I’ll have a bit aggressive poke on my 23 OBX Non-sas.

stuck on going with just a little larger then stock, 285/70R17. This should end up about just under an inch bigger than stock, but a few inches wider. Or just go up to 315/70R17.

stock is a 32” tire, 285/70 ends up at about 32.7” and 315/70 ends up at about 34.5”.

from what I read, removing the crash bars will allow any of those sizes to fit without rubing, but the 315s do add a bit of weight. My stock setup comes in at 65lbs per wheel/tire.

New wheels are about 26lbs.

Tires end up north of 60 each for the 315s. I can cut that down a bit going with the 285s, maybe reducing the tire weight by about 10lbs.

most of my driving will be on road, with the occasional snow, some dirt, but nothing extreme.

always had sports cars with low profile tires, so this tire type is all new to me!

I have 285/70 R17 KO2's on my 2 door stock Base and have no rubbing issues with the Crash Bars on.

 

[Tricky Dick]

If you like the way 33s look and can stop there I recommend it, it's the best balance between style and economy for the Bronco. Unfortunately many of us have a hard time stopping and keep going bigger.

 

[jwysopal]

I went with a 0 offset wheels as well and went up to a 34” tire, tire is 285/75r17.
I removed crash bars and had zero rubbing before the new coilovers went in.

The 0 offset gave me too much poke for my preferences, so I found a Sas owner to swap flares with.

Those are before lift, next he following is after lift.

 

[RYD003]

I have 285/70 R17 KO2's on my 2 door stock Base and have no rubbing issues with the Crash Bars on.

Thanks That's one I have on my list!

 

[Whodat]

Had these on a Big Bend, no lift, installer only had to make very small modification - maybe he cut a bit off of the crash bar? Ride was not as smooth as the stock tires - but worth it. Drove in snow a bit and were solid. No offroad. All on Hwy or city streets.
I went with the biggest they could get on without major modifications. This was it.

 

[RYD003]

If you like the way 33s look and can stop there I recommend it, it's the best balance between style and economy for the Bronco. Unfortunately many of us have a hard time stopping and keep going bigger.

For sure! That's what keeps me looking at the 35s!

 

[Tricky Dick]

For sure! That's what keeps me looking at the 35s!

Well then, as they say: buy once, cry once.

 

[RYD003]

Had these on a Big Bend, no lift, installer only had to make very small modification - maybe he cut a bit off of the crash bar? Ride was not as smooth as the stock tires - but worth it. Drove in snow a bit and were solid. No offroad. All on Hwy or city streets.
I went with the biggest they could get on without major modifications. This was it.

I like the looks and reviews of the Nittos…. what size are they?

 

[Baseaf]

If you have 3.73 and expect any decent type of mpg Id go for the 33.

 

[RYD003]

If you have 3.73 and expect any decent type of mpg Id go for the 33.

Yes…. I do have the 3.73, currently getting over 20, but I figured any increase in tires would reduce that…. Going 33s seems Like the “smart” choice, less cost, less weight, better MPG….. but the “kid” in me says go BIGGER!!!!!

 

[Whodat]

I like the looks and reviews of the Nittos…. what size are they?

295 70 R17

 

[RYD003]

295 70 R17

WHO DAT!!!! Love the user name there……. SAINTS FAN HERE!!!!!!

 

[Mr. R]

I bought the same size rims as you and also toiled with choosing the right tires on my Big Bend (Non-sasquach). I did not want to remove the crash bars or modify the speedo. So I went with MIckey Thomson Baja Legend AT. I chose to keep the same rolling diameter as stock. It is within a small fraction of an inch off. The 0 offset really does stick out a lot. Ford must have a large negative offset? 3" past my small fender flairs with the 265/70-17 installed. I have been very happy with the tires. They are actually not much loader than stock on highways. I have not yet taken them off-road.

 

[Baseaf]

Yes…. I do have the 3.73, currently getting over 20, but I figured any increase in tires would reduce that…. Going 33s seems Like the “smart” choice, less cost, less weight, better MPG….. but the “kid” in me says go BIGGER!!!!!

33s dropped me down to the 16 mpg range lol. I know 35s would dip to the 12s! You can still make it look beefy with 33s though

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