I have an 04 fx4 scab and am looking for new tires (the factory 17" generals are garbage) Can I fit 285 70 17 without doing a lift or level? I want to keep it relatively stock looking but want it to not look like a 2wd like it does now. Just looking for a little hight and fill the wheelwells. Any info is appreciated.

 

Yes, the 285's will fit without a lift or level.
They'll fill out nicely.

 

I agree.

 

Thanks a lot.

 

Will these same tires also fit an 4x2 XLT with the same rims? I dont know if there is any major difference since I do not have 4x4. Thanks!

 

On a 4x2 you need a leveling kit to fit 285's, I have had my leveling kit on my truck now for 6 months and love it, just waiting to save up for my new tires.

 

Here's my 2wd with a 2" leveling spacer, sitting on the stock wheels w/ 285's.

 

That looks great. I dont want to put in the spacer though, so I may have to go with 275/70/17 instead. Trying to keep it mainly stock.

 

Truck looks great. Did you gas milage change much when you went to the 285??

 

Truck looks great. Did you gas milage change much when you went to the 285??