285/75/16 or 285/70/17

Just looking for some input from fellow members. Looking to make my truck more trail worthy. currently running 275/70/18 4.5bs. waiting for SCS to get that shipment in so i can spend some cash.

 

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Trail worthy = more sidewall = more tire to air down = more surface area = more traction = 285/75/16

 

how much trimming would you expect to have to do for a 285/70/r17 with a 3 inch lift

 

Go with the 16

 

Go with the 16s. @DustStorm4x4 is spot on with his reasoning why. These are 285/75r16.

 

+1 16"

 

I was going to go 16 but jumped on 17 as that was what was available from SCS. No complaints so far but have not hit an area I needed the extra traction where a 16 would matter. The 17 did allow me to swap new 4 runner brakes onto my truck which the 16 would not have. Really comes down to how hard you drive the truck, mine is more of a weekend warrior and eventually ill prob get bigger tires so it will be somewhat debatable.

 

is it that much diff between 16 and 17 for trailing?

 

Honestly not much of a difference, but to be technical there is 1" more sidewall on the 16" wheels which is something.
I have 17" wheels and have been happy with them. If I do it again I'd go 16"

 

yea same here i went 17 and so far been able to get around moab no issues, granted have to go down to 22 psi but works pretty well.

 

I'm thinking 16" also.... Just good to hear some other opinions.. Thanks.

 

Going to the Appalachian Toyota roundup... Don't want to tear my truck up 8 hours from home.

 

Technically 1/2" more sidewall where it counts.

 

I knew someone was going to ding me for that. 1" total, 1/2" where it counts

 

You should try even lower. I air down to 15 psi in my Load E's. I've had to drive up to 40 mph for short bursts on fire roads, and no issues at all.

 

Realistically OP, it won't make a noticeable difference. I just think 16" looks better because there's more sidewall. I'd base it more off of which specific wheels or tires you want.

 

I'm wanting the ray 10's....the 4.0bs on the 16" is what I like also.... I'm rubbing on my uca's with what I'm running now.

 

My big question is how much trimming did you have to do though? And how big is that lift?

 

I think you have to do cab mount chop,pinch weld hammer flat and some inner fender plastic trimming