265/75/16 or 285/75/16 grabber at2

Personally i would like 285/75's but i think it would be smarter to save the cash for now. Unless i mean its only like 65 bucks more for 33's and the 33's are 54 pounds compared to the E rated 265/75's which weigh 48 pounds each. Think i would even notice a 24 pound total increase in tire weight through throttle response?

 

You got the right idea. I think once it comes time to pull the trigger you will do the purchase that best suits your current situation

 

*cracks fingers* Alright here we go. All 17" tire sizes listed below are the same size as what you're thinking, just the 17" equivalent.

So I'm a pretty good candidate for this, since I have ran 265/70r17 General Grabber AT2s on a stock height Tacoma and lifted tacoma. I then ran some 285/75r16s on that same Tacoma. I ALSO have ran 255/80r17 both stock height and lifted on my current, second tacoma.

Short answer: Get the 265/75r16 in a Standard Load if they make that in the 16" version. I know they do in the 17" version because that's what I ran on my last tacoma.

Long answer: For your needs, you want something that's not ridiculously heavy as that will kill your MPG on your commute and will also ride harsher in a load D/E. The answer? Something in standard load. I ran 265/70r17 General Grabber AT2's in standard load and even wheeled with them, and they did great. Didn't notice a loss in MPG and didn't notice any firmer ride. Our trucks come with P rated tires from the factory, so anything our truck can handle, SL tires can handle as well.

Still want more meat? Check out 255/85r16. It's taller than the 285/75r16, but a little over an inch narrower. A skinnier tire also leads to less rolling resistance, therefore not hurting MPG as much and will also barely rub at all (if you're on stock wheels). I'm running 255/80r17 Cooper ST Maxx and still get around 15-16 MPG on the highway. Your tire options are limited in that, but the Maxx are a fantastic tire that'll handle anything you can throw at it, perform well on the street, and are relatively quiet for what they are. I can't hear mine at all with the radio on low.

If you're dead set on 285s, you need to consider some things. For one, you can't run them on stock wheels. There isn't enough backspacing, so your tire will rub the UCA. The solution to this is to run wheel spacers (~$200 for a set) or get aftermarket wheels. By pushing the tire out farther away from the UCA, you will then rub on other various parts of your truck that will either need to be cut off or beat out of the way with a hammer. This is doable and not too hard with the right tools, but it's not as easy as slapping on some tires and going.

Alright onto the pics.


Here's my old truck with a ~2.5" lift and 265/70r17 General Grabber AT2s











Here's 285/75r16 Cooper MTPs



Here's my current truck on 255/80r17 Cooper ST Maxx

 

Man those 255/85/16's are super nice looking on our trucks! What else comes in 255/85/16 thats not gonna kill the wallet?

IIRC stt maxx are expensive

 

@MurderedTacoV2

Here are answers, options and pictures to your tire dilema

 

Woot thanks

 

Dick cepek extreme country, but they're a straight up mud tire, so not great for commuting at all. BF Goodrich KM2s (also a mud tire) are also in that size. I believe the ST Maxx are the most tame available.

 

Thats what i was afraid of

Thank you for the great information though! Now i will browse for some 255/85/16's and compare some prices i guess.

 

Good luck! Unfortunately Discount Tire doesn't carry any 255/85r16 tires. Only 255/80r17 which is the same size, just a 17" rim. Definitely sucks.

 

@EatSleepTacos is worth his weight in knowledge gold, thats is the reason I summoned his help here.

 

I will probably end up springing for the cheaper set in the end because then i can save for 255/85/16 Stt maxx tires hahaha

 

He is indeed quite the knowledge giver

 

A huge deciding factor for me when buying the General Grabber AT2s was the price. I got them for $150 shipped, which just couldn't be beat. Discounttiredirect is straight from the warehouse with free shipping and no tax, so make sure to buy from there. They currently have them for $179 shipped.

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-tires/general-grabber-at2/p/32402

EDIT: Just noticed they're load E. Looks like they're not offered in standard load, which blows.

 

You know, he has a build thread named "The Lair". He has a great group of people that always willing to help.

 

Yes i know i looked at those already and was like ooooo shit then i was like ahhhhh damn. Thats why i was like okay so if all the good tires are E rated then might as well get 33's. Now we are here lol

 

I think ive looked at it a few times fo sure

 

Here's a good compromise. Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac in a Load C at $185 a piece, and look aggressive as hell.

 

Oh boy i forgot about that tire. 265/75/16 C rated for 184$ and only 45 pounds each. Winner winner!!!

 

It also seems they have a labor day 100$ off rebate going on right now id i buy "BEST" tires. WHICH THEY ARE!!! So its kinda like waiting till october except they send me a 100$ visa card right? Hyped as hell now

 

I know right, its the width of the tire that kills a taco. Thats why i wanted 255/85/16's but im waiting on those. Placed my order last night for 265/75/16 C load duratracs and got a 100$ visa rebate card coming to me by mail from them. Total spent is $729 if you subtract the rebate. Thats with 3 year road hazard since im gonna be doing a shit ton of driving through construction zone highways.