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Mickey Thompson's Baja Boss A/T 295/70/18 stock set-up

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Jlaw2727!, Jul 10, 2023.

  1. Jul 10, 2023 at 4:26 PM
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    Purchased the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT's 295/70/18 and installing them on my stock 2020 Pro with stock set up. Wonder if that would be ok or do I need to get spacers? I have heard they are an aggressive tire. Any input would be great.
     
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    Gonna be hit and miss w/that; each of our trucks seem to be slightly different in terms of height and clearances...

    Also, Mickey Ts are generally running a bit larger than most tires of the same size. I would think that if they made them in 285/70s, you'd find that to be a perfect fit w/o mods, but they don't :(

    Something else to note, is that spacers will generally cause more rubbing when the truck is at full lock or close to it (the only benefit is getting more UCA clearance).

    If it was me, I'd pull the small front mud flap first, install the tires and see where you're at. Again, everyone is a bit different, but most folks are finding they do fine w/just that on certain tire brands; others throwing in a Coachbuilder front bumper shim to give them the clearance they need; others are doing the Westcott or Coachbuilder front lifts designed for the Pro suspension w/ shackles in the rear (about 1 1/2-2" lift for most guys); and some have just had to use a heat gun on the fender liners.

    Once they are on the truck, you'll have a much better idea of what needs to be done based on where you are rubbing (if any). Places to check would be sway bar at full lock, front bumper, fender liners, clearance from the UCA and TRD skid plate.

    I'm curious to see how this works out for you, as I really wanted to use the same tires for my rig next time I replace my tires.

    Good luck and keep us posted (w/pics please) :thumbsup:
     
  3. Jul 11, 2023 at 6:22 AM
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    Thanks for the reply! I am removing the front mud flats and going from there. I am pretty confident that it will all work out, just needed some others to give that extra boost to make me feel better after how much I spent. Didn't want to them to be rubbing while I drove. I am pretty pumped to see how these look after install, the videos I have seen of these tires look incredible! I will post pics once I am done.
     
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    I had rubbing with 275/70R18's on -25 wheels. You might need more than just flaps removed.
     
  5. Jul 11, 2023 at 1:04 PM
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    Those are too big for a Taco ;)
     
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