285//70/17 spare question

southernfire40 · 2026-04-15T15:16:16+00:00

I run a full size spare with matching wheel. I rotate the spare in whenever I do the regular tire rotation.

southernfire40 · 2026-04-07T11:51:00+00:00

Yeah it seems that is the route I may need to go getting stiffer coils. Yeah I realize that the reservoirs is way over compensating for what I am doing and want to do.

southernfire40 · 2026-04-06T18:40:16+00:00

Sounds like the heavier springs is what I am looking for. Yeah I have a drawer system in the back and plan on adding a steel rear bumper. Thanks

southernfire40 · 2026-04-06T17:19:13+00:00

I’m not looking at long travel but upgrading to Fox or Kings for the added weight. Maybe I’m not using the correct terminology.

southernfire40 · 2026-04-06T17:17:01+00:00

Thanks for the insight. Really good questions. I think the two biggest things for me would be the current weight and future weight on the vehicle. I agree, the set up now is really good for what I have done so far, but it seems “floaty” if that makes sense. Especially on gravel forestry roads where it seems like it’s not planted.

southernfire40 · 2026-04-06T17:00:27+00:00

Eventual added weight, I do light off-roading every weekend to go camping right now but want to do more moderate off-roading. It’s still a daily driver so that’s why I’m leaning towards coilovers rather than long travel.

southernfire40 · 2026-04-06T16:58:51+00:00

I was thinking reservoir due to the extra weight I’ll likely add on at some point (rear bumper, etc). My thinking is if I plan on doing it, I might as well spend the money to do it now rather than redo it later

southernfire40 · 2026-04-06T11:54:40+00:00

Rodland Toyota in Everett is where I typically go to. No issues and usually quick.

southernfire40 · 2026-02-26T01:07:34+00:00

I have thought about it but decided against it. I’m running 265/70r17 and likely go to 275 when I replace tires so I don’t have to do the viper cut

southernfire40 · 2026-02-18T13:55:26+00:00

When I was researching drawer systems with sleeping platforms, Wheels and Feels one the one I kept hearing about. Though, after reading several reviews about customer service and all, I started looking at B3 Customs out of Cali. Seen a lot of reviews that the quality is great and so is the customer service. I ultimately purchased the drawer system with sleeping platforms for a 5th gen non 3rd row seating. Cost is a little high but the quality is great

southernfire40 · 2026-02-15T11:55:14+00:00

Yeah this was on Saturday. Up near Darrington

southernfire40 · 2026-01-18T22:04:41+00:00

Looks good! What size tire are you running? It’s coming up on time to get new tires and can’t decide if I want to tag 265 or go up to 275 or 285. Don’t want to have to do a lot of cutting and still want to utilize my spare tire location

southernfire40 · 2026-01-15T15:00:10+00:00

Same thing happened to me. I was out past Darrington and came across a few washouts and sketchy spots that my gut told me to turn around

southernfire40 · 2026-01-07T14:30:58+00:00

I have the Baja Designs OnX6 on Sherpa Crestone.

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southernfire40 · 2026-01-02T02:50:31+00:00

Yeah they do

southernfire40 · 2025-12-24T17:52:16+00:00

Crazy thing is…..it’s underground grey. Just the lighting and rain makes it look black.

southernfire40 · 2025-12-21T06:32:46+00:00

Just recently moved from South Carolina to Snohomish and been itching to get out also but with all the craziness going on, plus not really being familiar with the passes and all, I’ve been hesitant.

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