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2008 PW 285/75/17 VS 35/12.5/17
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:42 pm
by UncleYarbie
I'm currently in the debate on which set of tires to buy. I really prefer the old school tall skinny look but I'm concerned I won't have enough clearance with the 285/75 tires. Looking for some pictures of each on 3rd gen trucks to get an idea.
Thanks,
Jeff
Re: 2008 PW 285/75/17 VS 35/12.5/17
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:43 pm
by RustyPW
I ran 35's on my 08 for years, Lot of pictures in my build thread.
Re: 2008 PW 285/75/17 VS 35/12.5/17
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:31 pm
by JRHPWRWAGON06
I'm running stock height and stock PW wheels.
I tried some 305/70-17 Goodyear's that were about the same height as 285/75. 34"tall. It was probably my favorite size that I have tried, but they don't make a decent tire/brand in that size anymore. Didn't seem to have any negative other than a slight loss of acceleration, and not available in my new favorite tire.
I'm stuck on Firestone MT2's, and have run stock 285/70-17 the most miles, recently changed to 33x12.5x17 which are same 32.8" tall, but a little wider.
I tried 315/70-17 which are 34.5" tall, and didn't like them because of the rubbing and very noticeable loss of performance. I couldn't wait for them to wear out. Think you would need lower gearing to run anything taller than 35's, in my opinion.
Re: 2008 PW 285/75/17 VS 35/12.5/17
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:08 pm
by RustyPW
JRHPWRWAGON06 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:31 pm
I'm running stock height and stock PW wheels.
I tried some 305/70-17 Goodyear's that were about the same height as 285/75. 34"tall. It was probably my favorite size that I have tried, but they don't make a decent tire/brand in that size anymore. Didn't seem to have any negative other than a slight loss of acceleration, and not available in my new favorite tire.
I'm stuck on Firestone MT2's, and have run stock 285/70-17 the most miles, recently changed to 33x12.5x17 which are same 32.8" tall, but a little wider.
I tried 315/70-17 which are 34.5" tall, and didn't like them because of the rubbing and very noticeable loss of performance. I couldn't wait for them to wear out. Think you would need lower gearing to run anything taller than 35's, in my opinion.
A tuner from Hemifever does wonders. Change the tire size in the ecu, changes the shift points, also gets rid of the gas pedal delay.
Re: 2008 PW 285/75/17 VS 35/12.5/17
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:42 am
by UncleYarbie
I recently found a 35x10.5x17 tire that I'm going to try out. They're not too expensive and have good reviews. The Kenda Klever
Re: 2008 PW 285/75/17 VS 35/12.5/17
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:33 pm
by JRHPWRWAGON06
Interco Super Swamper SSR has that size if you go mud bogging. Full 35.3 inches tall.