Trailboss oversize tires

[RadoPhan]

This may be a dumb question, but I have seen people say they rub in reverse.  Why would you rub in reverse but not going forward?

When you move forward, think about the approach angle as torque is applied. Your front kind of lifts up a little taking off due to the weight transfer if that makes sense. Then reverse that effect going in reverse which transfers the weight in the other direction, which makes the front end dip a little.


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[Flatpicker]

On 11/19/2020 at 11:52 PM, TrailBoss401 said:

Thanks to all the info I read here, I just put Toyo Open Country AT3’s, 295/70/18s, on my 2021 Trail Boss. Wanted to avoid any further suspension mods and keep with the factory wheels so I went this route. I’m very pleased with these as they really filled the wheel wells in better but without the excessive weight and drag of a larger tire, wheel, lift combo. Smooth running tire, no rubbing at all, fairly quiet on the highway also.

 

Looks perfect. x2 for me on holding off on leveling mods. You still happy with the Toyo's on the stock suspension and rake? I'm looking to do the same on mine. 

[Wakinvol]

I went very slight on the "oversized" part. From the stock 275/65-18 to a Ridge Grappler 275/70-18. Subtle yet slight. Works for me. 

[TrailBoss401]

8 hours ago, Russ Fritz said:

Looks perfect. x2 for me on holding off on leveling mods. You still happy with the Toyo's on the stock suspension and rake? I'm looking to do the same on mine. 

Yes, I have 4000 miles on it now and am extremely pleased. These Toyos are exceptional. 

[Flatpicker]

1 hour ago, TrailBoss401 said:

Yes, I have 4000 miles on it now and am extremely pleased. These Toyos are exceptional. 

Thats great. Thanks for the update. I guess my last question is clearance when in reverse as others with other tires have seen with the 295/70/18 size. Still no rubbing for you? Appreciate the feedback!

[Firehawk99]

3 hours ago, Wakinvol said:

I went very slight on the "oversized" part. From the stock 275/65-18 to a Ridge Grappler 275/70-18. Subtle yet slight. Works for me. 

To me this is perfect for a non leveled or lifted trail boss. I also have an 06 silverado lifted that I was running 315/70/17's (35's). The truck has 4.10 gears and ran well with them. I dropped down to 285/70/17's (33's) this past fall, and I couldn't believe how much power I lost running the 35's! The truck is so much more responsive now. I will never go back to the 35's. 

That is the main reason I won't go bigger than a 275/70/18 on my trail boss. I don't want to lose the power! 

Edited February 16, 2021 by Firehawk T/A

[Wakinvol]

That was my thinking.  I have the 6.2 and I love the power...don’t want to mess that up.  

[Flatpicker]

On 2/16/2021 at 6:58 AM, Wakinvol said:

I went very slight on the "oversized" part. From the stock 275/65-18 to a Ridge Grappler 275/70-18. Subtle yet slight. Works for me. 

Missed this post. Looks great man. Might do the same.

[NotoriousGT350]

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[MikeyW]

On 2/16/2021 at 8:58 AM, Wakinvol said:

I went very slight on the "oversized" part. From the stock 275/65-18 to a Ridge Grappler 275/70-18. Subtle yet slight. Works for me. 

Did you go with XL load range or E?  Looking at similar size for 20 inch wheels and have the XL or E option for that size (but not any bigger).  Just don't want to add super heavy tires if I don't need it

[Wakinvol]

21 hours ago, MikeyW said:

Did you go with XL load range or E?  Looking at similar size for 20 inch wheels and have the XL or E option for that size (but not any bigger).  Just don't want to add super heavy tires if I don't need it

They are E’s.    Not overly heavy but heavier than the DuraTracs.  

[siempretravieso]

On 7/17/2020 at 10:29 AM, MTBR said:

Factory Trail Boss suspension.

1.25" BORA spacers.

35x12.5 BFG KO2s.

Removed mud/aero flaps. Removed front wheel well brackets. Pinned back front wheel well liners with self tapping screws.

Almost no rub. Tire kisses felt liner at full lock.

Thanks to @Ryguy and everybody else who posted on the forum.

Nice. With your spacers, how far do the tires sit outside the fenders? Do you have a picture looking straight on so you can see how far the tires are sitting outside the wells? Thanks!

[siempretravieso]

On 11/20/2020 at 10:12 PM, MBPhotos said:

Ready Lift 2" SST for TB

17x9 Fuel Zephyr

315/70/17 AMP Terrain Pro A/T's. 

NO rub at full lock going forward, only a bit of rubbing at full lock in reverse on the mud flap and juuuust a tad on the felt fender liner. Haven't gotten around to playing with spacers or doing any trimming, but I'm sure anyone with just a bit of experience would make light work of getting rid of the rubbing all together.

Nice. Any offset on the wheels?

[millers215]

Was your Trail Boss completely stock with the 295/70 18's?  Picking up an identical truck on Friday and want to upsize the tires ASAP.  Any rubbing or was cutting required?

 

 

[millers215]

On 10/21/2019 at 12:57 PM, xAISxCR34M said:

I was able to fit 295/70r18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on the stock wheels. No rubbing what’s so over. They fit perfectly.

Do you mind giving an update: with the 295/70 18's  Is this a completely stock truck?  Did you end up having to cut the flaps or front air dam support?