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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. Sep 3, 2019 at 11:27 AM
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    Gmetaco

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    Great thread. I can't wait to hear the results. I'm considering going with 285's in the lighter SL rating too.
     
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  2. Sep 3, 2019 at 11:55 AM
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    Took off one RockBlox front right min flap after left tire off during some off roading. Will have to do some trimming of the lower corner of the fender flares next. Have the CMC plates but as of now haven’t had enough flex to have any contact in that area. No spacers and about 4” lift all around. Total Chaos UCLs.
     
    GlennHaggis, Sep 3, 2019
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  3. Sep 7, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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    jsinnard

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    Not great pics but recent, tires installed an hour ago.

    20190907_114006.jpg 20190907_113938.jpg 1567870949737333303386826217031.jpg
    Nitto Terra Grappler G2 in 285/70/17 in SL. 46lbs per corner, same type of tire I had before with 45k miles on them.

    I'll give my driving impressions later once I get miles on them.

    So far I'm very happy!

    2 inch lift with SPC UCAs and a CMC so there shouldnt be any rubbing.
     
    jsinnard, Sep 7, 2019
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  4. Sep 7, 2019 at 8:55 AM
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    Will be waiting :playball:
     
    Rockefelluh, Sep 7, 2019
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  5. Sep 7, 2019 at 8:58 AM
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    285s rock, wish now I had gone bigger.

    20190601_160216.jpg
     
    Mully, Sep 7, 2019
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  6. Sep 7, 2019 at 9:51 AM
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    jsinnard

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    It drives very similar to when I had 265/75/16s on my 1st gen truck. Not bad but you can feel the difference in size when steering and accelerating.


    Have to admit the truck looks great, more proportioned with a slightly larger tire.

    No regrets yet.
     
    jsinnard, Sep 7, 2019
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  7. Sep 7, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    jsinnard

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    Here's the poke, not bad at all.

    20190907_132414.jpg

    20190907_132405.jpg
     
    jsinnard, Sep 7, 2019
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  8. Sep 7, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    Looks great. Are you doing the hypertech programer to calibrate it.
     
    VaToy, Sep 7, 2019
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  9. Sep 7, 2019 at 10:28 AM
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    No, I'm not worried about the speedometer accuracy, I drive with the flow of traffic and seldom went over 65-70 mph with my old tires.

    I'm good with it the way it is.
     
    jsinnard, Sep 7, 2019
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  10. Sep 7, 2019 at 10:28 AM
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    I love skinny tire debates, mainly because there isn’t one. Lol
     
    JoeCOVA, Sep 7, 2019
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  11. Sep 7, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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    I was a little concerned that Discount Tire wouldnt mount them on my 7 inch wheels but they said I was just fine with it.
    20190907_134643.jpg

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  12. Sep 7, 2019 at 10:33 AM
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    I have 255s and I think I'm moving to 285s next. 35s or 37s are in my future.
     
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  13. Sep 7, 2019 at 11:01 AM
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    Why not 275's?
     
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  14. Sep 7, 2019 at 11:22 AM
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    looks good man
     
    rockyb123, Sep 7, 2019
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  15. Sep 7, 2019 at 11:49 AM
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    Damn, that looks awesome! I based my lift off of yours and am thinking of doing the same now with tires. Questions, are you going to get another alignment? What're MPGs now?
     
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  16. Sep 7, 2019 at 12:31 PM
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    Inquiring minds want to know.
     
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  17. Sep 7, 2019 at 12:50 PM
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    I had an alignment when I got the 887 springs and UCAs last year, truck tracks straight as an arrow right now so no need for another alignment yet.

    As for the gas mileage, I was averaging 20-21 mpgs with the old tires, I'll see how we do with the new but it wont be really accurate unless I get my speedo recalibrated.

    I only bumped up about 4lbs per corner but the width can certainly be felt. Still no need to run ECT all the time yet but I find myself dipping deeper into the pedal to accelerate. Not much but its noticeable now. Probably not in a week of driving.
     
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  18. Sep 7, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    265s20190123_155823.jpg

    285s with the same lift.
    20190907_134643.jpg
     
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  19. Sep 7, 2019 at 2:45 PM
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    Looks good
     
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  20. Sep 7, 2019 at 5:30 PM
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    Did you find the CMC necessary with the pro wheel offset and the new tires? Gotta get together, maybe tomorrow to check it out. Did you go Nittos?
     
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