Tires Again

[QXRover]

I did a search and did not see anything specific to this. I have a 2002 QX4 with 17" rims. I have a chance to buy at a good discounted price some 285/70R17 BFG AT KO tires. They are 8% over the range recommended.

Will they fit under the fenders and will I get to steering lock on the fronts without rubbing?

Thanks

Len

[Simon]

You won't fit them without a lift, and aftermarket rims. The width will be an issue with stock offset rims, as you'll rub on the strut. They're almost a 33" tire, and, for comparison, with a 2" lift, Pezzy's only running 31" tires. You'd need at least that lift and new rims to fit the tires and still be able to drive the truck

[FUELER]

For comparison, i'm running 265/75/16 tires which equate to 31.6" on my stock suspension QX4 and I had to do a lot of trimming to make it work. The rear i had to cut sheetmetal and hollow out the QX4 fender flares, which are now held on with zip ties, and it still rubs, i still have more cutting to do.

 

 

No going back now.

[QXRover]

Thanks for the replies guys. I guess I will pass on those tires as I have a trailer queen, so do not need to heavily mod my Q. And Simon, there would be a beneft though in having a taller truck than Carrie. Deeper mud!

:tonguefinger:

[Pezzy]

yeah, don't worry, I can still haul his ass out of the holes when he gets stuck too