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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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So whats the consensus here for tire size on a 2/3 drop. 275/55/20 or 285/50/20. I like the width of the 285 but its about 1/2" shorter. Would I have any problems up front with the 285?

i have 285/50/20 michilen at2's and 2/3 drop, it's 32 inch tire
best tire i have ever had , but they rub a bit in the front
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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I checked some pricing. Delivered, not installed. Size 275/55/20
Toyo STII's $656
General Grabber UHP's $552
Sumitomo HTR's $535
Hankooks RH06 $525
Are the toyos worth an extra $100.
Recommendations out of these 4.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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Anybody running the generals?
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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they are all good tires, they toyos will last longer
i had had the generals and the hankook, both lasted only -10-12,000 miles
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Figures. The most expensive one.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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275/55/20 yokohamas and i hate them.
they dont ride half as good as the goodyears. and my buddy has the kuhmos and they ride even better.
i do have 23 k miles on them tho. i have rotated them almost every oil change (6 times so far)and balanced them every 6 months. 3 times so far.
they last good. hook no to good. but are loud.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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Thanks Larry. I'm leaning toward the toyo's or sumitomo's unless someone else has had problems with either one of these.
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by KA41
Thanks Larry. I'm leaning toward the toyo's or sumitomo's unless someone else has had problems with either one of these.
I would go with the toyo's I as well am dropped 2/4 I have the stockys on and there is a lil rub but i am a GMT800. I got a little pedal happy this summer and burnt of my stocks so I have also been doing a lot of research on a new set. The 2 tires that come up alot in my travels are the toyo proxes and BFG KDW g-forces. Toyo's pull out the winner cause they are much cheaper.
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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toyo proxy great tires , smooth ride, great treadlife . I ran 265 front 285 outback on my lowered 2/4 nbs no rubbing issues...
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