BD 275's?

[Wilbur's son]

The BD 265 tire guys talk about going up to 285 after taking delivery. What about 275's? Is it the ugly duckling in-betweener?

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[Thed]

Do whatever you want to do, it's your Bronco. Personally you're not gaining much, so I'd hold off on that tire sway until the existing tires wear out.

 

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[Used2jeep]

The BD 265 tire guys talk about going up to 285 after taking delivery. What about 275's? Is it the ugly duckling in-betweener?

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[HoosierDaddy]

The BD 265 tire guys talk about going up to 285 after taking delivery. What about 275's? Is it the ugly duckling in-betweener?

The width number alone tells you ....width....you need the aspect ratio and wheel size also.
285 by what??
275 by what? I only see a 70
That's simply a wider Big Bend tire --- 275/70-17 = 32.2"
Big Bend stock 255/75-17 = 32.1"
So yeah, the ugly duckling for sure, lol.

Check out them 285/75-17's though! 33.8"

https://tiresize.com/chart/



32" Tire Diameter
235/85R17 = 32.7X9.3R17
255/75R17 = 32.1x10R17
275/70R17 = 32.2x10.8R17
285/70R17 = 32.7x11.2R17
305/65R17 = 32.6x12R17
32X10.5R17
32X11.5R17

33" Tire Diameter
255/80R17 = 33.1x10R17
285/75R17 = 33.8x11.2R17
295/70R17 = 33.3x11.6R17
305/70R17 = 33.8x12R17
33X10.5R17
33X12.5R17
33X13R17
33X13.5R17
33X9.5R17

 

[Wilbur's son]

The width number alone tells you ....width....you need the aspect ratio and wheel size also.
285 by what??
275 by what? I only see a 70
That's simply a wider Big Bend tire --- 275/70-17 = 32.2"
Big Bend stock 255/75-17 = 32.1"
So yeah, the ugly duckling for sure, lol.

Check out them 285/75-17's though! 33.8"

https://tiresize.com/chart/



32" Tire Diameter
235/85R17 = 32.7X9.3R17
255/75R17 = 32.1x10R17
275/70R17 = 32.2x10.8R17
285/70R17 = 32.7x11.2R17
305/65R17 = 32.6x12R17
32X10.5R17
32X11.5R17

33" Tire Diameter
255/80R17 = 33.1x10R17
285/75R17 = 33.8x11.2R17
295/70R17 = 33.3x11.6R17
305/70R17 = 33.8x12R17
33X10.5R17
33X12.5R17
33X13R17
33X13.5R17
33X9.5R17

Thanks for the insight. Guess I have another question. My '01 Ranger had factory Long Trails that I replaced with same size KO's. Get a little inner fender rub near steering lock. Does the General Grabber that comes with the BD trim have a more rounded shoulder compared to what I would eventually go to KO2's? Is a rounded shoulder or squared off shoulder a thing? Thanks

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Tirerack.com has good pics of the tires they sell. Go there and compare which ever tires interest you.

Yes, sidewall design is a thing. I guess it's not surprising that a more aggressive tire in stock size might rub if the clearances were tight to begin with.

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