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Okay so I know most of these topics have been talked to death and I'm just adding to it but I can't find the answer anywhere. So here goes, I'm getting new tires this summer and I'm pretty undecided on what I want. I have the 2" RC leveling kit in and I'm running stock rims. I've narrowed it down to 3. The 3 I'm looking at are:

 

BFG KM2

 

Cooper Discoverer ST

 

Cooper Discoverer STT.

 

Now the Cooper STT comes in a 295/70/17... Having a little bigger tire if I decide to go that way would be nice. I thought the 295 would fit without any trimming and heard from alot of people it will. But recently I've been reading alot of stuff about 295's rubbing and needing trimming. I'm not a big fan of trimming and would just rather not if I didn't have to.

 

Anyone running 295/70/17's with any problems or any of you tire guys know if this will work or not?

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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The Cooper ST is a great all around tire. It's quieter than the STT and cost a TON less than the BFG. I've had STs on my Jeep. Good tires.

 

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sab316 Enthusiast

sab316

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Yeah the ST's are good looking tires and are going to be the least noisy of the bunch. I don't need a mud tire but it's nice to have when I do and I love the look. The ST's I've priced at $190 a tire. Both the STT and the BFG are around $215 a piece. So the price isn't really a huge difference between them

sab316 Enthusiast

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That's the problem I love all 3! I'm torn... And yeah treadsepot is where I've been looking.

 

But the question is still there... Will a 295 fit?

SeirraRR Senior Enthusiast

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I have 285/65/18 on my after market rims and the tires rub a little when turned full lock. Like going up/down a driveway backing up only. Never tried 295 but i think they will rub more then mine. :tear: Hope this helps.

 

Personaly I think I would go with the BFG KM2. :shakehead:

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yes they will rub the lower corners of the front lower valance and the lower portion of your wheel wells in the front around dead center.(when backing up and turning)

 

I have 295 70 18 and a 6 inch lift so your will rub more probably. dont sweat the trimming though, its no big deal and doesnt look bad at all

vester Enthusiast

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The Jeep looks nice. I have always liked the Cherokee since my wife had one several years ago.

 

Just wondering, why do you have so many cross bars on the roof rack?

 

The Cooper ST is a great all around tire. It's quieter than the STT and cost a TON less than the BFG. I've had STs on my Jeep. Good tires.

 

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sab316 Enthusiast

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I really don't want to trim anything on the truck... Not too crazy about cutting on a new truck. I guess I'll just stick to the 285's

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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The Jeep looks nice. I have always liked the Cherokee since my wife had one several years ago.

 

Just wondering, why do you have so many cross bars on the roof rack?

 

The Cooper ST is a great all around tire. It's quieter than the STT and cost a TON less than the BFG. I've had STs on my Jeep. Good tires.

 

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Weight distribution when the roof carrier is installed. That and I had them from another Cherokee I used to own... Plus it was different.

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