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Hello. I’m a tire newbie and hoping the forum could help check my research and provide advice. Also by me sharing this it might help someone on a similar path searching the forum.
Here is my situation:
Current Tires:
Tires I’m considering:
Questions I’m hoping you can help with:
Here is my situation:
- Bought a Bronco off the lot in April 2022 with the plan to place an order for a Badlands once order banks reopened (Still haven’t opened and I will have 2/3 options that are constrained commodities).
- It’s a 2022 Big Bend Non-Sqautch and no rear locker. Gearing at the standard 3.73. Your basic off the lot Bronco.
- It is my Daily Driver. I live in Minnesota so a three peak winter rated tire is desired.
- I wasn’t planning on getting new tires but since it is likely 2024 or later till I can get my dream Bronco I feel getting some tires that can improve the look of the Bronco while improving performance could be worth the money.
- There are not many off-road trails near me and most of what I’ve driven are Forest service roads. I would call my off-roading pretty novice to beginner though I am looking to improve my skills (off-roadeo planned this year and I’m taking an off-road class with my own Bronco).
- I’d like to go as wide as I can with a more aggressive look and I will be using my stock BB rims with a 7.5 width.
Current Tires:
- Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S 255/75R17 with an SL load range coming in at 35lbs
Tires I’m considering:
- BFGoodrich KO2 LT285/70R17 with a C load range coming in at 51Lbs
- Falken Wildpeak A/T3W LT285/70R17 with a C load range coming in at 63lbs
- Falken Wild peak A/T3W P285/70R17 with a SL Load Range coming in at 50lbs and about $50 less per tire
Questions I’m hoping you can help with:
- Is my research correct that a 285/70R17 tire should fit on a Big Bend rim? All three tires have a rim range that goes as low at 7.5.
- Is it a big deal that I’m going from a 75 to a 70 tire? I don’t think that should be an issue but I’m still learning. Looks like I’ll actually pick up .8 inches in diameter.
- If you’ve put these on your big bend rims have you experienced any rubbing or needed to remove crash bars? My research says no rubbing and crash bar removal is not necessary.
- Load range C appears to be the standard for off-roading ability and on-road comfort. With my beginner status do you think I can get away with the Falken Wildpeak SL tire which is cheaper and lighter? I think I know what everyone is going to say but still thought I’d ask.
- Aside from gas mileage hit and possible stiffer ride with a C load range is there anything else I should expect from these tires versus my stock tires?
- Any and all advice is appreciated. While I’ve learned a lot I know there are things I’m missing!
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