3rd gen on 5100s w/265/70/17 Go bigger?

Very valid points. Thank you.

I have kids as well, and we are moving in 2 weeks and my commute will be going from 41mi round trip to around 65 round trip.

I would say looks are important, but for what I Do, functionality is def more important than anything else. If u can combine the two, then that’s a bonus.

Is the functionality of having slightly more ground clearance worth the extra money, better looks, and worse mpg!?

I had 265/75/16 ko2 on trd beadlocks on my 2nd gen dcsb trd or, same lift, absolutely loved that tire. It took me anywhere i needed to go and didn’t think at all about going bigger.

Appreciate everyone’s responses. Everyone has valid points.

 

5100 front at 1.75”
1” toytec block rear

Great setup for what I do.

 

Can we get some pics to compare these 2 options? I am stock 2017 sport and getting ready to get FNFX wheels. Likely similar OME/dakars lift. Was going to do 265 70 17 fallen wildpeak. I could do the lift now if I wanted but prefer to wait I do wonder if then going too small on tires. Better MPG and not regearing is very appealing. And does it look that funny? Lifted 265 70 17?


I guess wanting pics no lift 265 70 17 vs yes lift 265 70 17. and then 2.5 inch lift 285s

 

The upgrade to 265/75 on my 2nd gen ^ only gave me 1-1.5mpg worse across the board. Which is more than manageable.

I’m getting 17.5-18.5 mpg commuting in and out of Seattle with the stock Goodyear’s.

And have gotten as good as 23 on mostly flat freeway at 65.

 

Old man emu lift

265 Nitto Grapplers - 18mpg


285 Falkon Wildpeaks 15mpg

 

Those 285s look way better!

 

That’s around 3” lift right?

 

Since functionality is most important then why don't you keep your stock off road rims and run 255/85R16 ST Maxx? Best of both worlds IMO

 

That thought has crossed my mind more than a few times.. and I’m tempted...the stock wheels are good looking and easy to clean

 

3 front 2 rear. Ome 886 springs and 2” leafs

 

33”x10” is what I’m seeing...on the st maxx. And 53lbs.

As opposed to the 59lbs on the 285 ko2.

Do you have the st maxx? Are they any good? I’m a huge bfg fan is only reason i ask

 

I really like the OR rims, some guys don't. If running 255 they're about your best choice clearance wise in regards to the back spacing. I think everybody has obsessed over 265's vs 285's. My buddy's 2010 is lifted 2" with 265/70R17 Duratracs. Mine's about 2.5" on the factory 265/70R16 Wranglers. He was parked beside me the other day and I couldn't really see much if any difference tire wise between the two. I know it's only an inch but the Duratrac has a lot more shoulder and it still didn't show. Sealed the deal for 255's for me but I like pizza cutters. Have a look at member EdanSnatches build for some 255 stoke. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...kinda-overlandish-build.492742/#post-16274722

 

16” Ray10 + 255/85/16 st maxx

 

Im ordering 17"method con6s with ko2 275/70/17s
I want 285s but dont want the cutting/rubbing headache
Anyone got pics with 275s???

 

Stock or lift?

 

5100s full height
888s
dakar full leaf pack

 

There is no rubbing or trimming on that lift for 285 but 275 is a good comprimise. I almost did that.

 

I love the 275/70/17s. They don't make them in the Falken Wildpeaks tho.

I Posted this before




Shows the difference from stock on Ko2s in both 285 and 275.

275s are 1.6" difference which is a great size on a 2"+ lift

 

Did you say no rubbing for 285s?
I read totally different

 

I have ome lift 285’s zero rubbing full turn all angles. Alot of whats on here is all hype. I also read different and even amost did a cmc. Not one issue and im being completely honest

Edit: thats with 17” rims 8.5 x 4.75” backspace