285/70/17 or 285/75/16????

jmurf21 · 10-01-2007, 04:47 PM

I know they are practically the same tire, other then the size of the rim but i was wondering if anyone has any preference between the two, i am running a 3" revtek on my 07 taco and i know both fit, but wanted to get some ideas on performance and look of what everyone thought. hope to see some posts!! thanks!!

2003greenbean · 10-01-2007, 05:20 PM

285 75 16 cheaper and easier to find

jmurf21 · 10-04-2007, 05:36 PM

hey guys try and help me out a bit here............i have to buy my tires this weekend!!

rick · 10-04-2007, 06:55 PM

most guys are running the 16s. like greenbean said cheaper and more choices. i went the 285/70/17 because i didnt want any caliper issues.

jmurf21 · 10-04-2007, 07:31 PM

what kind of problems would I run into with the 16's? and with the 17's if any?

Bluestreak · 10-04-2007, 08:15 PM

i like the look of the 285x70rx17, check my pics out, i even have one of the tire/rim combo. of course the truck came with 17" rims so i thought i would just stay with the same size.

redline929_e · 10-04-2007, 09:13 PM

will 285/75/16's rub if used with the stock wheels and a revtek 3" lift??? if so on the inside or outside??

Bluestreak · 10-05-2007, 09:20 AM

they rub on the inside, mine still rubbed even with one spacer plate, les schwabb would not use 2 spacer plates together. Thats why i bought new rims also. the other day i saw a tacoma with the same tires as i have with the stock rims, now i didnt get a chance to talk to owner of the truck to see his story, but he either used 2 spacer plates or his tires are rubbing and he doesnt know it.

m3dragon · 10-18-2007, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluestreak

they rub on the inside, mine still rubbed even with one spacer plate, les schwabb would not use 2 spacer plates together. Thats why i bought new rims also. the other day i saw a tacoma with the same tires as i have with the stock rims, now i didnt get a chance to talk to owner of the truck to see his story, but he either used 2 spacer plates or his tires are rubbing and he doesnt know it.

What is the "max" allowed with before rubbing on 17's?

275?

L_Jackson · 10-18-2007, 07:15 PM

The good news is you can't go wrong! the 285's will look good on 16's or 17's.....

I like the look of a lot of tire, so the 16s would be my choice.... but... if you have some good lookin after market 17's, the little bigger rim looks better than 16s, .... but both will look good so the good news is, either way, you can't make a bad choice!

10-01-2007, 04:47 PM	#1
jmurf21 Junior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2747 Posts: 4 2007 PreRunner TRD Off Road Package 2007 Double Cab Automatic Tinted Windows, Custom Billit Grill, Shaved Decals, Chrome Door Handels	285/70/17 or 285/75/16???? I know they are practically the same tire, other then the size of the rim but i was wondering if anyone has any preference between the two, i am running a 3" revtek on my 07 taco and i know both fit, but wanted to get some ideas on performance and look of what everyone thought. hope to see some posts!! thanks!!

10-01-2007, 05:20 PM	#2
2003greenbean Carolina Alliance Costal Div Joined: Jan 2007, #672 Location: socaste,sc Age: 26 Posts: 916 03 trd 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,	285 75 16 cheaper and easier to find __________________

10-04-2007, 06:55 PM	#4
rick ` Joined: Mar 2007, #993 Location: sw florida Posts: 1,263 big tires and flashy rims 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 another lifted taco, bilsteins, flowmaster40, afe drop in, lowpro toybox, etc...	most guys are running the 16s. like greenbean said cheaper and more choices. i went the 285/70/17 because i didnt want any caliper issues. __________________

10-04-2007, 08:15 PM	#6
Bluestreak Member Joined: Apr 2007, #1451 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 31	i like the look of the 285x70rx17, check my pics out, i even have one of the tire/rim combo. of course the truck came with 17" rims so i thought i would just stay with the same size. __________________ 2007 Tacoma 4x4, 4 dr double cab, TRD sport pkg, 3" Revtek suspension lift, 285/70/17 Dick Cepek Mountain cats, 17" Ultra 185 Baja rims, Speedway blue

10-05-2007, 09:20 AM	#8
Bluestreak Member Joined: Apr 2007, #1451 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 31	they rub on the inside, mine still rubbed even with one spacer plate, les schwabb would not use 2 spacer plates together. Thats why i bought new rims also. the other day i saw a tacoma with the same tires as i have with the stock rims, now i didnt get a chance to talk to owner of the truck to see his story, but he either used 2 spacer plates or his tires are rubbing and he doesnt know it. __________________ 2007 Tacoma 4x4, 4 dr double cab, TRD sport pkg, 3" Revtek suspension lift, 285/70/17 Dick Cepek Mountain cats, 17" Ultra 185 Baja rims, Speedway blue

10-04-2007, 05:36 PM	#3
jmurf21 Junior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2747 Posts: 4 2007 PreRunner TRD Off Road Package 2007 Double Cab Automatic Tinted Windows, Custom Billit Grill, Shaved Decals, Chrome Door Handels	hey guys try and help me out a bit here............i have to buy my tires this weekend!!

10-04-2007, 07:31 PM	#5
jmurf21 Junior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2747 Posts: 4 2007 PreRunner TRD Off Road Package 2007 Double Cab Automatic Tinted Windows, Custom Billit Grill, Shaved Decals, Chrome Door Handels	what kind of problems would I run into with the 16's? and with the 17's if any?

10-04-2007, 09:13 PM	#7
redline929_e Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2149 Location: taos,nm Posts: 14	will 285/75/16's rub if used with the stock wheels and a revtek 3" lift??? if so on the inside or outside??

10-18-2007, 07:15 PM	#10
L_Jackson Senior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2093 Location: Houston, TX Age: 28 Posts: 431 2007 Black Sand Pearl PreRunner Acce 2007 Access Cab Automatic V-6 Tinted Windows, Tow Hitch, 3" Toytec Lift, American Racing Outlaw II Wheels, Cooper Discoverer 33's, Aries Bull Bar w/ (2) 5" Lights, Nerf Bars, Fog Lights as DTR Lights, Roll Bar w/ (4) 5" Lights, Sony Speakers, 2 Extra Tie Downs	The good news is you can't go wrong! the 285's will look good on 16's or 17's..... I like the look of a lot of tire, so the 16s would be my choice.... but... if you have some good lookin after market 17's, the little bigger rim looks better than 16s, .... but both will look good so the good news is, either way, you can't make a bad choice!

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