Any concerns using 245/70/17 tires

[AHaskin14]

Just got an 07 Eddie Bauer (havent even picked it up yet) and I would really like to get General Grabber AT2's for it. I live in upstate NY and have no problem going out in a few inches of snow given I have a good tire. The stock size is 245/65/17 but the closest I can get the AT2's is in 245/70/17. Anyone tried a tire of that size and can verify everything will work normal. Or any other advice?

 

[Flag Gibby]

The OEM BFG Rugged Trail's that come on the vehicle are just fine for a "couple" of inches of snow. If you want to step it up to a true all terrain then Cooper's Discoverer AT3's will do everything you want and some in the factory size.

 

[LifeExplorer]

You may get close to rubbing on the inside edge of the wheel wells with that size tire. The width is fine, but I don't now if you can get away with 30.5 inch tires and no mods.

I agree with Flag Gibby, Cooper AT3's are a fantastic tire and run in many sizes. If I could run them, I would. Unfortunately they don't make that tire in 20 inch rim size that will fit.