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Talk me out of 285s, (UPDATE I didnt listen)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jsinnard, Jun 28, 2019.

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Should I stay with 265 tires?

  1. Yes, stay with 265 tires

    127 vote(s)
    30.7%

  2. No, move to 285s

    199 vote(s)
    48.1%

  3. No, move to 255s

    62 vote(s)
    15.0%

  4. No, buy my 285s, I hate them and am moving to something else

    4 vote(s)
    1.0%

  5. How much for your 1st gen?

    22 vote(s)
    5.3%
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  1. Aug 21, 2019 at 12:15 AM
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    Don’t get 285s...

    ...get 315s!

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    @T.A.C.O.M.A, Aug 21, 2019
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    Nice, side shot please. What wheels are you running?
     
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  3. Aug 21, 2019 at 2:13 AM
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    Toyo makes a nice 305/70/17 in a SL rating.
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2019 at 3:12 AM
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    315/65/17? How's the rubbing?
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2019 at 3:17 AM
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  6. Aug 21, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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    I figure that would have zero rubbing. Like throwing a hot dog down a hallway.
     
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  7. Aug 21, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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    With all the pains of a 285, I think I’m sticking with my 265/70/17 STT Pros. OP: it might be worth considering...

    They come in at 31.9” and can’t see how barely an inch would be worth the pain.They rubbed a tiny bit on my mud flaps before my lift, but now with my 2” lift they fit and look perfect.
     
    808_tacoma, Aug 21, 2019
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  8. Aug 21, 2019 at 10:06 AM
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    my 2 cents. I made the switch from 265 to 285 and it makes a big difference imo. I wish I would just have done that in the first place. Of course, that came with a slightly bigger lift, UCA, CMC, etc. So definitely some "pain" but I think it was worth it. 285 is the perfect size for these trucks.
     
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  9. Aug 21, 2019 at 7:54 PM
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    What's the weight of that tire you're running?
     
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  10. Aug 22, 2019 at 2:29 AM
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  11. Aug 22, 2019 at 3:43 AM
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    Cutting is already done and those tires are 8 lbs more than the 285s I'm choosing.

    I already have 265/70/17s, been happy with them for 45k miles but I'm just looking to scratch that 285 itch. If I dont like them I can always go back.
     
    jsinnard, Aug 22, 2019
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  12. Aug 22, 2019 at 3:45 AM
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    Well, if the cutting is already done it’s a no brained to try it out like you said! :)
     
    808_tacoma, Aug 22, 2019
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  13. Aug 22, 2019 at 5:17 PM
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    So I’m planning to get snipped too (since i got aftermarket rims), but have a question: How’d did they know how much to cut? I was planning on getting one tire mounted so they could use it as a gauge, cut, repair then take it back to get the set mounted balanced and aligned...please help me understand..am I making it too difficult?..-Concerned Newbie
     
    Brent_Blacke, Aug 22, 2019
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  14. Aug 23, 2019 at 1:17 AM
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    Buy the plates first and use them as a template to mark the cut. It helps to ask the shop if they're familiar with a cab mount chop (CMC) or BMC (body mount chop). If not let them watch this.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL-fjmwbm2Q

    If they're still not sure what to do go someplace else.
     
    jsinnard, Aug 23, 2019
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    I was actually very surprised how little it rubbed with no CMC when I first put the tires on....

    I have a high clearance bumper on the way and a CMC is totally a must. But who cares... it’s a truck!

    16 inch FN FX Pro wheel.

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    Because I have to put down ridgeline owners.
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    @T.A.C.O.M.A, Aug 24, 2019
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    265/70/17s. The lift measured out at 2.5" when installed, so that's has likely settled to just a shade over 2". The wheels are SCS Ray 10s.

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  18. Aug 24, 2019 at 4:55 PM
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    What all did you do to fit the Ray 10s? Looks great! How wide is your stance? Spacers in your future?
     
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  19. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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    The Ray 10s fit fantastic, I didn't do anything at all to get them to fit. No spacers, there's enough offset with the Ray10s I wouldn't even consider them at this point.

    The stance is wider than expected, but I wanted that anyway. I'll need to take a picture from the front. I *do* have SPC LCAs up front, if I remember right they have a bit of positive caster on them.

    I don't do anything super hardcore, I stick to mainly easy/moderate rated trails. This setup has been great for everything, both offroad and on, my MPG averages around 17-18 (lots of city driving in there).
     
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    285 / 75 / 16 here. :headbang:IMG_20190809_151451514_HDR.jpg
     
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