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"widest" 285/40/17s???

Old 10-24-2010, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jon1all
Tire widths seem to vary between manufacturer. I've noticed that Sumitomo brand tires tend to run narrower (have heard the same thing about Nitto).

So what brand tends to be generally "wider"? (looking for 285/40/17 specifically)

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if youre going that wide , checkm out the 315/35/17: ive gottem on mine with out any problems
Old 10-24-2010, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by oldalaskaman
if youre going that wide , checkm out the 315/35/17: ive gottem on mine with out any problems
Very good point. I would bet that even the the narrowest 315 will be wider than the widest 285.
One thing I like about the 285 is that it is just a smidgen taller than the 275 and 315. Its not much, but I can tell.

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alot depends on the width of your rim, , the 35 or 40 is a percentage of the width, narrower rim , taller tire, at least thats what the tire salesman came up with.
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Originally Posted by project C4
Very good point. I would bet that even the the narrowest 315 will be wider than the widest 285.
One thing I like about the 285 is that it is just a smidgen taller than the 275 and 315. Its not much, but I can tell.

Are those 285s at all four corners? Looks great!!
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Thank you !

Yes...285's on 10.5 wheels on all four.



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