‘98 EB 285/75r17

EBTony · May 4, 2022

Hello,
I’m Tony. I couldn’t find any examples of a Gen 1 Expy with 285/75r17 tires on stock suspension and stock wheels, so I went for it. Pics below.

Before you ask, very slight rubbing on the lower front plastic when at lock going backwards down the driveway. Otherwise, nothing.

Thanks for having me,
Tony

GaryA · May 23, 2022

I had 285's on stock 17's as well, a 3" x 2" level kit from supreme suspensions takes that little rub away, but turning too sharp rubs the sway bar a little. But nothing too serious.
Looks good!

JimExp98 · Jun 24, 2022

Dude! Looks good! Yeah, I'm actually surprised there isn't a wheel and tire dedicated thread to our first gens? Or at least I haven't found it. But I'm looking at going to this size too!

Samuel Jewell · Jun 26, 2022

I run 295/75R16 BFG All-Terrains and have the same rubbing issues. 4.11 Gears and front L/S are in the works. Small lift and shocks are on the list but will have to wait until gears are finished!

Expd830 · Jun 27, 2022

How big of a lift are you doing? I’m running 315/70/17 with a 3 1/2 lift with extended shocks, stock gears

Ross Aldrich · Jul 19, 2022

I've got 315/70R17 BFG AT's on my '98 EB.. stock suspension.. at first there was a litttle rub, until I looked and found a screw missing on the fender flare.. after fixing that, no probs..

Expd830 · Jul 20, 2022

Looks good. I see you cut the bumper at an angle, is that because it rubs? Also are you planning to lift it a couple inches? With my combination, I got 3 1/2 inches on mine while running 315/70/17 Duratracs, it’s a totally different truck.

Ross Aldrich · Jul 26, 2022

Sorry for the late response, bumper isn't cut at all.. might be camera angle... what rubbed was the back edge of the fender flare on the front wheel.. but only when making right turns and only for an instant.. like I say, I found it was missing a screw, and when I put the screw in to clamp it back down, the rub went away.. I put a 3" lift on it over the weekend because I wanted the articulation.. Definitely a work in progress truck, lol... next weekend I'm looking at quick disconnect end links from Warrior Products, but think I'll have to engineer something for the rear, since the factory end links are 18" and WP doesn't make anything over 12"

Expd830 · Jul 26, 2022

What Size lift did you put on the truck and what kind of shocks are you running?

Ross Aldrich · Jul 28, 2022

Supreme Suspensions 3/2" lift/leveler kit with new Moog springs in the rear, running ProComp front shocks and Monroe coil-overs in the rear

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