285/75/16 Stock Suspension

Anybody have their stock suspension w/ 285/75/16? im thinking about buying some BFG AT TA KO2's and want to get 285's.

Post pics if you got em!

 

too big for stock you'll rub...

 

You live in FL... why would you get such a hardcore off road tire? The only offloading around there is in marshes, yes?

 

From my gleaning, it looks like 5100s at .85 (+ maybe 1.25" spacers) is the mildest way to accommodate the 285s. I think some Gen3s have been running this setup for a while without issue. As will soon be pointed out, if you're going to go rock crawling, or are concerned about outer limit articulation, or need a spotter for your trips off road, you may have rubbing issues.

I plan on running 5100s and 285s. I like the look of bigger rubber and may or may not ever go really off-roading...

 

Lol...mud arguably requires the most aggressive tread of any terrain.

 

i dont plan on going offroading here in FL. i may be transferring soon to somewhere out west hopefully. or at least north. so im prepping for offroad adventures. I also like the look of the TA KO2's on the new tacomas.

Much like steve, i am getting it for both aesthetics and offroading. BUT that being said, if there were places in FL i could go offroading, id be doing that every weekend.

Also, not sure about lifting and spacers yet. ive never had a truck with either, and ive heard it reduces ride quality. so im trying to increase my tire size as much as possible while keeping my suspension as stock as possible.

TRUE DAT DOGGMAN!

 

The biggest tires you can run on stock suspension on a 2nd gen is: 265/70/17, 265/75/16 or 265/65/18.
I imagine it would be almost identical for 3rd gen.

 

I know mud is serious, I'm just doubting the need for off road tires in FL, which was confirmed by the OP. If you're doing it for looks though, I can't argue with that. KO2s look awesome. 285 KO2s are incredibly heavy though and a high price to pay in performance for the sake of looks.

 

Im not so sure about the second gen statement Bloodthinners posted. I had a '14 taco with 275/70/17's on it, and there was no rubbing. granted i hadnt taken it offroad with those tires before i traded it in. Thats why im trying to see if anyones actually tested it out themselves. although i do appreciate the input!

The tires are definitely mainly for looks. Im not a fan of how dosile the stock tires look on it. either way, whether i get 265's, 275's or 285's, im getting new damn tires!

Im guessing a lot of you have lifts on yours as well. if so, how did your ride quality fair afterward, and how difficult was it to install a small (1-2") lift? And lets say i decided to lift it to fit 285's, would i need spacers you think?