So I read everyone talkining about putting 285/75/16's on their stock rims. I need new tires to replace my 265/75/16's. I go to a tire shop and they tell me they will not put a 285's on my rim because their book says you have to have an 8 inch or bigger rim not a 7 inch. Is this true? Because if so now I have to buy some different rims and tires. Any experience with this guys?

 

Thats right alot of places wont put that tire on a 7 inch rim only because of an liability issue , But if you buy the tires like on line and find a small shop to put em on ..what place was this jack williams ??? lol

 

It was a small type shop in the area who sells new or used tires called Mr. P's. Are there any real liability issues? I don't do anything extreme. Just daily driving.

 

No there is none to you...its just the shop . if some freak way something would happen and the tire place installed 285 then they mite get sued.. just a CYA

 

Thanks for the info. I'll just buy the tires and have some one else put them on.

 

The other reason is because the rim bows the tire out making the center wear faster.

 

I am running 285/75/R16 on stock rims for over 6000 miles now and not having any problems. I have Maxxis Buckshot Mudders.

 

+1

If they go by a fittment guide they will not bend. Better off finding another shop.

 

285s will be fine on your 7" wide rims. Just get yourself a can of ether, a lighter, and an air compressor and you're good to go.

Here's your demonstration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M0GN...eature=related