Willys 285/75 17

[CMTAZ]

I went to look at tires to replace the M/T on my willys. The safe bet is 285/70 BFGs ( rubi takeoffs), but I saw and loved,285/75 Toyo open country.
Some say there should no issues on the road, but it may rub off road. Some have also said that if I change the springs to rubi springs they wold be fine.

Any advice on this is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

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[ZellymtWillys]

I went to look at tires to replace the M/T on my willys. The safe bet is 285/70 BFGs ( rubi takeoffs), but I saw and loved,285/75 Toyo open country.
Some say there should no issues on the road, but it may rub off road. Some have also said that if I change the springs to rubi springs they wold be fine.

Any advice on this is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

I went with 285/70 Falken Wildpeaks off a Gladiator Mojave. From what I heard, you'd be fine with the 285/75 but may have a little rubbing at full turn or like you said, off-road. The main thing I was looking for was a little more width versus height on replacing the M/T's so the 285/70 was great as it's about half an inch taller and about 1.2 inches wider.

 

[CMTAZ]

I went with 285/70 Falken Wildpeaks off a Gladiator Mojave. From what I heard, you'd be fine with the 285/75 but may have a little rubbing at full turn or like you said, off-road. The main thing I was looking for was a little more width versus height on replacing the M/T's so the 285/70 was great as it's about half an inch taller and about 1.2 inches wider.

Thanks, that jeep looks Great !. The Wildpeaks or BFGs are a strong probability. The wildpeaks would be my 1st choice (had them on my 4Runner), but there harder to find. The 285/75 Toyos just look amazing - decisions

 

[72willys]

I have a Willy’s diesel and I just put 35x11.50 on the stock wheels which are about the same size as the 285s and it fits with no rubbing with regular driving… haven’t been off-road yet…

 

[jurassic3k]

I really like my 285/70/17 bfg k02's...ride is way better than the Firestones

 

[JL MADDOG]

285/75R17 Toyo ATIIIs on my 2021 Willys Edition, stock Moab wheels, stock height:

No issue with rubbing on easy to moderate trails. I've since lifted the Willys to be able to tackle some more technical trails and I am having no problem on those either.

 

[CMTAZ]

285/75R17 Toyo ATIIIs on my 2021 Willys Edition, stock Moab wheels, stock height:

No issue with rubbing on easy to moderate trails. I've since lifted the Willys to be able to tackle some more technical trails and I am having no problem on those either.

Thank You, those are the exact tire I was looking at. (like the color)

 

[JL MADDOG]

You're welcome!

 

[CMTAZ]

Revisiting this , does anyone know if the spare will fit?

285/70 = 32.71 inches
285/75 = 33.83 inches

approximately 1.1 inches.

My unscientific measurement says there is a Quarter's play at the top and slightly less at the bottom. Again, my unscientific measurement also says that a quarter is 15/16's of an inch or .93 inches. Needing .55 inches at the top and bottom, I believe this should work, but if anyone has run 34s or 35s on the spare tire carrier please let me know.

Thanks

 

[6th Floor Mule]

Revisiting this , does anyone know if the spare will fit?

285/70 = 32.71 inches
285/75 = 33.83 inches

approximately 1.1 inches.

My unscientific measurement says there is a Quarter's play at the top and slightly less at the bottom. Again, my unscientific measurement also says that a quarter is 15/16's of an inch or .93 inches. Needing .55 inches at the top and bottom, I believe this should work, but if anyone has run 34s or 35s on the spare tire carrier please let me know.

Thanks

Rubs slightly, but fits. Drop the PSI a little to reach your acceptable level of friction

 

[CMTAZ]

Big Thanks - the 285/75's fit just fine. Also the ride from the Toyo ATs is SOOOOO MUCH BETTER and QUIETER. Also, thanks for the idea, i did have them drop the PSI in the spare about 6 lbs.

 

[Heymyfriend]

Big Thanks - the 285/75's fit just fine. Also the ride from the Toyo ATs is SOOOOO MUCH BETTER and QUIETER. Also, thanks for the idea, i did have them drop the PSI in the spare about 6 lbs.

I just bought these tires for my Willy’s JLU and wondering if weight is an issue with the spare. Did you end up reinforcing the hinges?

 

[CMTAZ]

I just bought these tires for my Willy’s JLU and wondering if weight is an issue with the spare. Did you end up reinforcing the hinges?

Nope - Just took a few pounds of air out. Worked just fine. You'll like the tires, MUCH QUIETER & BETTER RIDE than the Firestone M/T.

 

[Heymyfriend]

Nope - Just took a few pounds of air out. Worked just fine. You'll like the tires, MUCH QUIETER & BETTER RIDE than the Firestone M/T.

Yea I'm excited to hear how much quieter the ride will be. I will say I don't hate the factory tires but wanted something a bit larger, quieter but still be able to keep the factory wheels. I did end up ordering a Teraflex HD Adjustable Mount for the rear tire. Trying to find out how much weight that will add over the factory spare mount but haven't found that yet. I also have an Outback Adventures Trailgater table installed on the inside of the gate so I'm worried I'm going to stress the hinges too much after adding all of this.

 

[Willys_Wonka]

285/75R17 Toyo ATIIIs on my 2021 Willys Edition, stock Moab wheels, stock height:

No issue with rubbing on easy to moderate trails. I've since lifted the Willys to be able to tackle some more technical trails and I am having no problem on those either.

Did 285/75/17 fit on the stock spare carrier? I also have a JLUW and from what I gather its very snug. Options are to pressure down and/or heat gun and press down on the plastic sport bumper where it rubs to fit it.

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