TheGearDoctor
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This thread appears to be one of the most active/recent concerning tire sz fitments and lifts. To that end, I'll add some further experience regarding fitting various tire sizes.
Van: 2016 144" 4x4.
Phase 1 - no lift, Milestar XT's in 265/75r16, stock steel wheels : No rub [Note: more owners should consider this tire. It performs well and is affordable].
Phase 2 - no lift, BFG KO2 in 285/70r17, Black Rhino Midhill ET38 : Significant rub
Phase 3 - RIP Kit w/ spacers, BFG KO2 in 285/70r17, Black Rhino Midhill ET38 : Moderate rub (i.e., unacceptable sound; minor trimming of ft mud flaps did not resolve
Phase 4 - - RIP Kit w/ spacers, Falken AT3 255/80r17, Black Rhino Midhill ET38 : Very slight rub; tensioned front wheel well plastic forward, and slight additional mud flap trimming resolved contact [Note: on level ground]
Van weight is ~8900lb. Front end supports a 12k Warn Zeon in a ROAMBuilt bumper. RIP includes ft aux shocks. 16mm spacers.
While I think some more aggressive mud flap/wheel well efforts would fit the 285 KO2's, the 255 Wild Peaks are a much easier fit, and are a true 33". They give up a side wall ply, but offer (in some situations) benefits in their profile: 8" vs 9.25" ground contact width, and 1" narrower overall width. Negligible weight difference. 2/32" deeper tread. Less % of voids. Similar siping.
YMMV
Van: 2016 144" 4x4.
Phase 1 - no lift, Milestar XT's in 265/75r16, stock steel wheels : No rub [Note: more owners should consider this tire. It performs well and is affordable].
Phase 2 - no lift, BFG KO2 in 285/70r17, Black Rhino Midhill ET38 : Significant rub
Phase 3 - RIP Kit w/ spacers, BFG KO2 in 285/70r17, Black Rhino Midhill ET38 : Moderate rub (i.e., unacceptable sound; minor trimming of ft mud flaps did not resolve
Phase 4 - - RIP Kit w/ spacers, Falken AT3 255/80r17, Black Rhino Midhill ET38 : Very slight rub; tensioned front wheel well plastic forward, and slight additional mud flap trimming resolved contact [Note: on level ground]
Van weight is ~8900lb. Front end supports a 12k Warn Zeon in a ROAMBuilt bumper. RIP includes ft aux shocks. 16mm spacers.
While I think some more aggressive mud flap/wheel well efforts would fit the 285 KO2's, the 255 Wild Peaks are a much easier fit, and are a true 33". They give up a side wall ply, but offer (in some situations) benefits in their profile: 8" vs 9.25" ground contact width, and 1" narrower overall width. Negligible weight difference. 2/32" deeper tread. Less % of voids. Similar siping.
YMMV