Which size??? 245/65/17, 245/70/17, 245/75/17

[greenweever]

Between. these three, which should I go with. Planning on a very small lift. Obviously, I don't want any rubbing.

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[Maverickman74]

I dont know for sure that 245/75s dont rub but that is the size I want.

 

[GaMaverick]

I dont know for sure that 245/75s dont rub but that is the size I want.

They do, even with a 2” lift. I rubbed with 235/75-17’s when turning even with pinch welds trimmed and the ECU wheel liner cover modified. You will need will spacers if you want to be able to use those and turn without rubbing, your welcome.

 

[GaMaverick]

Between. these three, which should I go with. Planning on a very small lift. Obviously, I don't want any rubbing.

245/65-17 are the best all around in my opinion. You can go off road, over bumps and turn without rubbing.

I heard 245/70-17 will not rub but no one ever has said if that is on the street only or if they work off-roading without rubbing.

I know for a fact 235/75-17 will rub turning on the street even with pinch welds and drivers side ECU cover trimmed. So if it rubs turning on the street, off-roading will be a big no no going over bumps, especially turning. I down sized to 245/65-17’s.

 

[Scupking]

245/65-17 look the best on the Mav in my opinion. Also seems to be the size most go with. Bigger sizes start to make the Mav look like a cartoon character.

 

[Deleted member 12286]

I went with 245/65/17 Toyo Open Country III. They are getting installed today.
Bushwacker flares this weekend and 2” Rangerlifts Kit next weekend.

 

[cannon]

I have a level kit and 245/70's. The only rubbing I get is when I fully crank the steering wheel to back in my driveway and it's barely there.

 

[AlzMav]

Can you install 245/65/17 on the OEM wheels on a hybrid XLT?
What's the impact on ride, mileage and handling?
Will be mostly paved driving with some gravel road driving. Looking to get a little beefier look on the hybrid XLT (if and when I get it).
What tire brands would you recommend?

 

[sitruunatee]

The Falken Wildpeak AT3 at 255R65/17 fit with no rubbing. They are the largest tire you can fit with it the lift.

 

[Scupking]

Can you install 245/65/17 on the OEM wheels on a hybrid XLT?
What's the impact on ride, mileage and handling?
Will be mostly paved driving with some gravel road driving. Looking to get a little beefier look on the hybrid XLT (if and when I get it).
What tire brands would you recommend?

245/65/17 fit without an issue on stock rims. I will probably get 235/65/17 Firestone Destination A/T2 since they are 28lbs. That’s only 3lbs more than stock.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Firestone&tireModel=Destination+A/T2&sidewall=Outlined White Letters&partnum=365SR7DAT2OWL&tab=Sizes

 

[Maverickman74]

I have a level kit and 245/70's. The only rubbing I get is when I fully crank the steering wheel to back in my driveway and it's barely there.

How about off road or just under flex. If you dont go offroading maybe do some mall curb crawling to let us know.

 

[BromotoMaverick]

I have a level kit and 245/70's. The only rubbing I get is when I fully crank the steering wheel to back in my driveway and it's barely there.

Do you have any pics?

 

[cannon]

Do you have any pics?

No, nothing to see. I just stopped cranking the wheel fully when I back in.

 

[LM42]

This is one of those things that for me being a "car guy" aesthetics matter. And in my opinion once you get taller than the 65's that tall of a tire starts to look terrible on this truck. I know others have taller tires and differing opinions.

 

[Svtguy]

Any 245/65/17 pics? Compared to 235/65/17

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