Northern Virginia Roll Call

Same tires from the 3rd gen?

 

Im just gonna make somethis weekend and figure out where to mount my extinguisher. Im thinking here

 

it's kind of a work thing..... let's just say I am a friend of anyone opposed to China.

yessir! I was really happy with their road manners as well as their off road performance... so I figured "why not"

 

What size?

 

wheels are Replica TRD Pro (only way to get them in 8" wide) 17x8 +5mm
tires are RBP Repulsor in 285/70/17

 

You went on a dirt road once then sold it

 

several times I stopped in soft mud, loose rocks, etc.. and tried to get them to slip, or test their grip and they did well each time....

I wish I could say the same for your pizza cutters that EASILY spun when you threw rocks all over me and my truck

 

Aren't you moving to W.VA next month? By the time that tag time comes in, you're gonna need to get a new one.

 

nah I'm keeping everything in Va at my parent's house

 

I was trying to do that!

 

I know! what a dick! lol

 

@boogie3478 someone broke in and only stole the quick fists...

On another note, i got new quick fists!

 

Pizza cutters FTMFW. After running both 285s and 255s, I much prefer the 255s. Only area the 285s win in for me was the looks department.

 

Why? Care to elaborate?

 

theyre just better

 

The main thing for me is no rubbing. I don't rub at all with my 255s, whereas my 285s rubbed the fenders when stuffed. I'm not talking the fender liners either, but the actual fender/fender flares. With the 255s pulled in tight, that's never been an issue. The other thing is the rolling resistance. My 255s are just as heavy as the 285s IIRC, but with less rubber on the ground, it's easier to get going from a stop, and I notice it less on the highway. They are also quite a bit cheaper. My Maxx were $185 shipped to me and my Cooper MTP 285s were $215, so $120 difference overall. Keep in mind that's considered inexpensive for a 285 and if I wanted a Maxx in a 285, they are $252 a pop. Like I said though, you can't beat the sweet stance of a 285.

 

Especially with pepperoni

I can appreciate your train of thought... I have always loved 285s and I think with proper wheel offset you can keep them tucked in the fender even at max flex.

And although they look similar on paper, the 4.0L blows the 3.5 out of the water stock for stock in drivability. So I think this thing will push 285s with ease.

 

Both trucks I've owned have been second gens with a 4.0L and a manual trans, which has a better final gearing than the auto. I agree though that with a properly offset wheel you can minimize rubbing, but never fully eliminate it, and wheel choices are also limited because most stick out 1.5"-2" over stock. Just the nature of the beast. I'm not knocking 285s by any means (there are a hell of a lot more options), they're just not for me anymore.

 

Finished up the Switch Pro install today, pretty happy with it.