Settling for less.

[AZ Hella]

When looking to upgrade from my factory 285 70 17 wildpeak MT’s I wanted 35 11.5’s. There are not very many options in that size so, no surprise when I couldn’t find anything in stock. My All-American need for instant gratification took over resulting in a purchase of 5 Cooper STT pros in 315 70 17. At first I had some buyers remorse but, Several months later now and I am more than satisfied with my impulse purchase. The tires are speced at 34.56” and I have settled in at 28 psi cold which measures out to exactly 34”. I figure that 1/2” of clearance isn’t going make or break my experience.
I do off-road on a regular basis but, I don’t chase obstacles. I (we) love to explore you know just take random dirt roads to see where they go. If there is a boulder field between me and the other side I’m going for it. I have done many “hard” trails with no issue. I’m old enough to remember a conversation between my uncle and my dad way back in 1980. My pops had a brand new Chevy blazer and my uncle kept commenting on how huge the 32” tires were.
This is a long post for me and I hope you don’t feel your time was wasted on it. I guess my point is, sometimes we settle for what’s at hand and it’s perfect for what we need. I suppose the supply chain knew what I needed even if I didn’t.

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[The Last Cowboy]

Almost every 35x12.50 tire on the market specs at 34.5" So there would have been no difference in height had you gone with 35s.

The height spec on tires is for an inflated tire on a recommended width wheel. NOT mounted on a vehicle. So, just the tire on the wheel, with no load at all on it.

 

[aldo98229]

315s and 35-inch tires from Cooper, BF Goodrich, Toyo, Falken are ~34.5 inches.

35-inch tires from General Tire are true 35s.

 

[Jeepsmashin]

I have Falken Wildpeak MT01 in
315/70/17: 34.6 in diameter and 12.8 width and 80.7 lbs

Compared to the

35×12.50x17 measures in 34.8 and 13 and 79.6 lbs

 

[Carolina Jeeper]

I've been eyeing the STT Pros in the same 315/70R17 size. Ready to move from KO2s to a more aggressive tire. Wasn't sure if going up in size would cause issues. I have 4.10 gears with an 8 speed automatic.

 

[SH556JL]

I also wanted something skinny. 11-11.5. Couldn’t find much, so also settled on 315/70 17… Plus it was cheaper and available everywhere, something that could be useful.

I’m going from the Falken M/T that I feel is pretty impressive to the Ko2 in Load C. Had a Ko2 before, liked it, know it may not perform as well as the M/T off-road. But feel the A/T will be a better choice for me.

 

[AZ Hella]

I've been eyeing the STT Pros in the same 315/70R17 size. Ready to move from KO2s to a more aggressive tire. Wasn't sure if going up in size would cause issues. I have 4.10 gears with an 8 speed automatic.

I’m on 4.10’s with the manual. You’ll be fine.

 

[Carolina Jeeper]

I’m on 4.10’s with the manual. You’ll be fine.

Ok good! Thanks!

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