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Old May 20, 2026 | 04:31 PM
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After reading & searching this thread, I deducted that on the110 P400 with air suspension the 265/60R20 or 275/55R20 should both fit with no rubbing and no spacers needed.
I mounted the Falken Wildpeaks 265/60R20 at4w recently and it was all happy days, until someone else mentioned that it was not recommended to mount due to rubbing.
Then low & behold, I discovered an ever so slight rubbing in access mode at full lock. Towards the inside at the rear and near the bottom of the wheel well inside cover.
Not that it bothers me at all as this is a situation that seldom occurs.
But thought I would mention it here as it is not an 'all clear' in this size for Falkens at least.
 

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Old May 22, 2026 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Sir Lands-a-lot
After reading & searching this thread, I deducted that on the110 P400 with air suspension the 265/60R20 or 275/55R20 should both fit with no rubbing and no spacers needed.
I mounted the Falken Wildpeaks 265/60R20 at4w recently and it was all happy days, until someone else mentioned that it was not recommended to mount due to rubbing.
Then low & behold, I discovered an ever so slight rubbing in access mode at full lock. Towards the inside at the rear and near the bottom of the wheel well inside cover.
Not that it bothers me at all as this is a situation that seldom occurs.
But thought I would mention it here as it is not an 'all clear' in this size for Falkens at least.
I’m running the old AT3W in that size and I have zero rubbing. Granted, I’m on OEM Style 516 wheels from an L319, which has a different offset to the OEM 20” L663 wheels.

Will probably go with the OEM 255/60R20 KO3s next, even though they still have subpar wet performance. Better than the KO2, but worse than the Falken AT3 and AT4. I think 275/55R20 will be too wide for these rims and cause rubbing. Luckily I still have a lot of tread left on my AT3Ws.


 
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Old May 26, 2026 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by vbrad26
I think I've looked through every page in this thread and didn't see much (if any) love for the 22's. Who has upgraded their 22's to a slightly knobbier tire and can give some input?
This is my wife's car - we just came from a Bronco with 35's on a 17" rim. The thing drove like a tractor which is one of the main reasons we got rid of it after having it for 3 years.
We do more road trips than off-roading so we are looking for a good A/T tire that still has good on-road characteristics as well - mainly being not loud.
One of the main reasons we got the defender was to try to have the best of both worlds and we don't really want to compromise that. But the stock Conti's probably won't really cut it.
We live in Florida - so we're not doing anything serious and obviously don't need anything for snow. Mostly sand and mud with a few obstacles here and there. Lets put it this way - I probably wont miss my front and rear lockers.
So anyway, does anyone have any options for a knobbier 22 that is still civilized for some decent highway use?
Also considering going up to a 50 over the stock 45. Was looking at Nitto Terra Grappler G3, Toyo OC AT3, Conti. Terra Contact A/T and the BFG Trail Terrain T/A.
So even if you don't have the 22's, I'd still appreciate some input from anyone with one of these 4 tires.
I went with the 285/45/22 BFG Trail Terrain.
Will post some pics and impressions once I get them installed.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2026 | 01:30 PM
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Default Canada's first 255 65 R19 KO3




 
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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 08:14 AM
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285/45/22 BFG Trail-Terrain with the suspension aired up...



About as off-road ready as this thing will ever get lol
 
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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 08:20 AM
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Default BFG K03 tires on 19" rims 255/65

I probably should look back a bit more, but is anyone riding on these 19" K03's?

These have been "next month" for years, I am on 255/60 Falken Wildpeaks and have been for two years - love them.

We do a lot offroad and live at the top of 5 miles unpaved road.
 

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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Ratledge
I probably should look back a bit more, but is anyone riding on these 19" K03's?

These have been "next month" for years, I am on 255/60 Falken Wuldoeak and love them.
Yes check what I posted
 
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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by aki1983
Yes check what I posted
sorry, for some reason I saw the 265/60 20 L93 and missed it. Awesome!

I ordered a pair, Just put new on mid-April.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by vbrad26
285/45/22 BFG Trail-Terrain with the suspension aired up...



About as off-road ready as this thing will ever get lol
I'm also on 22s and looking at the same 285/45 size option - is it safe to assume you have no rubbing at any height over bumps/dips or even when turning full lock?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2026 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by NewDefender
I'm also on 22s and looking at the same 285/45 size option - is it safe to assume you have no rubbing at any height over bumps/dips or even when turning full lock?
From the research I did, there should be no issues with this size.
I have not noticed any issues in the few times I've driven it since. Didn't notice any rubbing at full lock on the normal suspension setting.
Want to get it out on the trails soon to really test it out!
I'm also very happy with the BFG Trail Terrain. They ride nice and smooth and if they are any louder than the stock Conti's - I don't even notice it.
 
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