Replacement for OEM XE Tires

BK19702 · 01-29-2007, 07:26 AM

Any suggestions for a good economical replacement tire for an XE? I have the 17" steelies and the 245/75/17 Bridgestones, which I have never liked. I like my steel rims but I want to upgrade to a slightly wider tread (265 at least). I'd go all the way to O/R size (285), but I don't think the standard rim width on the steelies is acceptable for most tires in that size range, unless you play with the pressure I suppose. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

NorCal 4x4 · 01-29-2007, 09:01 AM

XE rims and OR rims are both 7.5" wide. With a PRG level kit people run even BFG AT 315/70/17s. But these are actually only around a 305mm, (12" wide tire) x 34.5". Without a level kit 33" diameter is the tallest to go with.
Link to some stock size replacement options:
17" & 18" Stock size replacement AT tires.
Tire size calculator

BK19702 · 01-30-2007, 10:31 AM

Thanks for the help.

earthling30 · 01-30-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BK19702

Any suggestions for a good economical replacement tire for an XE? I have the 17" steelies and the 245/75/17 Bridgestones, which I have never liked. I like my steel rims but I want to upgrade to a slightly wider tread (265 at least). I'd go all the way to O/R size (285), but I don't think the standard rim width on the steelies is acceptable for most tires in that size range, unless you play with the pressure I suppose. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

I've personally been looking into 265/70/17 which is very close to the same height as 245/75/17, depending on the maker. Unless of course I get some new 18" wheels.

**konigfritz** · 01-30-2007, 03:44 PM

I REALLY like my Revos. What price range are you looking?

earthling30 · 01-30-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by konigfritz

I REALLY like my Revos. What price range are you looking?

I really like how the Revos look, what size are you running?

spoonman · 01-30-2007, 11:39 PM

265/70/17's i think look to small. This may be because i had the stock 18's and went down though. Revos look good in this size though, heres a picture, but not on stock wheels but at least you get an idea on how they look at that size (265/70).

earthling30 · 01-31-2007, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by spoonman

265/70/17's i think look to small. This may be because i had the stock 18's and went down though. Revos look good in this size though, heres a picture, but not on stock wheels but at least you get an idea on how they look at that size (265/70).

Thanks for the pics, looks good IMO

BK19702 · 01-31-2007, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by konigfritz

I REALLY like my Revos. What price range are you looking?

I've been shopping around and I could be able to get some BFG A/T KO's 265/70/17 at Costco for a decent price. They are currently offering $60 off a set of 4 BFG or Michelin tires, so roughly the installed price would be around $650. I also like how the Revos look, so it would be a tough decision.

BK19702 · 01-31-2007, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by spoonman

265/70/17's i think look to small. This may be because i had the stock 18's and went down though. Revos look good in this size though, heres a picture, but not on stock wheels but at least you get an idea on how they look at that size (265/70).

Those look good.