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Yes, I know it's a typical newb post, but here it goes.
Just bought my first Ford truck, pre-owned a 4x4 XLT Supercrew Ecoboost. Now its time to get rid of the crappy BCT Chinese tires that came with it. Currently I'm running 265/70r17's, but would like to move up to 285/70r17's. I have 3.31 gears but do not tow anything, I do not want to sacrifice much in mileage and performance, but want the bigger tires, as the ones right now are horrible, especially in the rain or dirt.
Most of my driving is on pavement, but about every other weekend I'll take it on well traveled forest roads to get to my fishing/shooting/camping spots.
Anyways I'm looking to go to 285/70r17 Nitto terra grapplers with the stock wheels and install a 2" level in the front, I've done a fair amount or research online but cannot find many 09+ 4x4's with this size tire, especially with a level.
I'm also considering 295/70r17's also, but like I said before I'm concerned about giving up performance/mpg's.
So please, if you've got either of these sized tires especially on a leveled 4x4, let me see them!
Any other advice, opinions, input would also be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Just bought my first Ford truck, pre-owned a 4x4 XLT Supercrew Ecoboost. Now its time to get rid of the crappy BCT Chinese tires that came with it. Currently I'm running 265/70r17's, but would like to move up to 285/70r17's. I have 3.31 gears but do not tow anything, I do not want to sacrifice much in mileage and performance, but want the bigger tires, as the ones right now are horrible, especially in the rain or dirt.
Most of my driving is on pavement, but about every other weekend I'll take it on well traveled forest roads to get to my fishing/shooting/camping spots.
Anyways I'm looking to go to 285/70r17 Nitto terra grapplers with the stock wheels and install a 2" level in the front, I've done a fair amount or research online but cannot find many 09+ 4x4's with this size tire, especially with a level.
I'm also considering 295/70r17's also, but like I said before I'm concerned about giving up performance/mpg's.
So please, if you've got either of these sized tires especially on a leveled 4x4, let me see them!
Any other advice, opinions, input would also be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!