2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Any pics on 295/75R16's?

[24valver]

I'm buying a set of Nittos that are 295/75R16 and was wondering if anyone has pics of these tires installed on a stock truck (no lift kit). Thanks!

 

[NHays]

No pics, but they are going to rub your wheel wells really badly.

 

[24valver]

No pics, but they are going to rub your wheel wells really badly.

I was afraid of that. I have worn out 285s on the truck now, but I thought that the 295s were a goods bit larger. I asked the guy at the tire shop of the would rub and he said that 295s will work on Dodges and Fords, but Chevys need to be lifted. As a side note, does anyone have Mastercraft Courser A/T or M/T tires? If so, do you like them.

 

[RKlaassen]

I am on my 2nd set on my 01. They barely rub on the control arms at full lock with the stock aluminium rims and no lift. Never had any rubbing anywhere else.

 

[Joe Mc]

It had 285s Firestone Steeltexs when I bought it @ 75k Stock chrome wheels. @ 98k I went with 305/70/16 Cooper Discoverys, then @ about 115k I did the aluminum wheels (see sig). @ 140K I switched to the Nittos 305/70/16 and shortly after the Nittos were added I put the 2 inch steel spacers on.

I never had any tire rub anywhere and the spares have always gone in the stock location between the rails - Guess I'm lucky?

 

[24valver]

Well, I think I am going to get 285/75R16 Mastercraft Courser C/T's. A buddy of mine has them on his Powerjoke and he says they ride nice and wear great. And they are pretty good looking to boot. Thanks for all the replies!

 

[NHays]

I tried some 295 tires and they rubbed really bad when I was using them. Worse rubbing was when I would drive around the farm over terraces and ditches, when the truck was on the road they only rubbed when turning or going through dips, things like that. I ran them for about 1000 miles then went to a TOYO M55. 285/75R16. I really like the 285 over the 295. amazing what that 3/4 of an inch does. I rarely rub the 285's. both sets were mounded on aluminum wheels.

 

[CGomulka]

I have 295s, stock suspension and I have no rubbing issues at all. I'll see if I can snap a pic for you.

 

[jp8819]

I have 295 70 17 with out any rubbing issues but they are own aftermarket wheels

 

[BJonesUSA]

I'm running 285/75 R16 Mastercraft A/Ts... only have about 10k on them since I put them on right before I deployed... but they are good tires... quiet and wearing well... I bought a spare and mounted it on a stock aluminum rim, so I have 5 to rotate through now, so hopefully I'll get some more mileage out of the tires.

 

[VHolloway]

we have bfg MT 285/78/16 and love them a great tire

 

[Mactruck]

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Here is an old pic of my Rig with 295's on them.



I had these on before I put a lift and 35"s on the truck.



"Firehunter" has the 295' Nittos on his truck and has been very impressed with them. and No - He has no lift.



They are both 2001. 5's with 6+ backspacing on the wheels.

 

[stownsend]

I've got 315's and they don't rub. You will need rims with a bit of an offset though.

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