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

I'm glad I went with 285/70/17s. The fabricator that did the CMC told me it's added stress to the suspension and brakes and isn't worth it in his opinion. I liked the stance, feel of the road and traction that I get out of them. I'll deal with putting on new brake pads a little earlier than expected for the added benefits of a larger tire.

 

My thoughts ... a few less miles per gallon driving with 285s are barely noticeable when filling up. Winter and summer temps will also always factor in for MPG. It’s a Tacoma ... not known as a fuel saver. What truck is? Bigger tires are what sold me on my Tacoma. Make the choice when you need new tires. A few inches of level/lift probably won’t require any cutting or trimming. Have fun and enjoy your daily driver!

 

Now that's THICC!

 

Really considering 285/75/16 ,do they drive - ride better or worse than the stock tires ,trying to get full details on weight and drivability, good and bad points of 285s vs 265s .

 

Moved up to 17” wheels (FN’s) and 285.70.17 KO2’s. And yes I needed to do a little trimming

 

What size c load 285s are you running compared to the 275 D load ?pros and cons ?

 

So many tire threads on here, but wondering, where do you have 'em shipped. To a local tire shop to havem puttem on for you? Or you ship 'em to your apartment / house and then bring 'em to the shop?

 

I would just have them ordered by and shipped to the place that is installing them, no?

 

Ride is firm, but it’s a truck! I have few inches leveling. Bigger tires (KO2s/ 285.75.16s) seem to do good all around. I live in Black Hills of South Dakota. Great in snow and great out hunting. I’m an occasional off-road driver. Have not had any issues through creeks, mud, rocks, snow, ice. But I baby it through most bad spots. Heavy off-road drivers might see things differently than I do.

 

Tirebuyer.com ships to your certified installer of choice that is close to where you live or to your address.

 

I ran 285 KM2’s on stock truck. Trimmed a little plastic. Rubbed just shy of full lock. MPG dropped 1 MPG but that wasn’t adjusted for increased diameter so it was probably a wash. Drive about 120 miles a day 5-6 days a week. The e rating with stock billies was what killed it for me. Shocks couldn’t dampen the heavy MT’s. I have 4.3 gears which was ok. Cruising in 6th was good. Had to downshift to 4 or mash 5 (285’s) where I could power through 6 with 265’s.

Just put on 265 SL’s now and love how it rides, hate how not knobby they look.

 

I have a 2019 Tacoma DC & did a 3/2 lift. had 265/65/17 and moved up to 285/70/17 and never looked back...I love the 285's!!! Got Toyo Open Country A/T's now.

 

Sure is... lift ? what kind?

 

Not sure which picture you are talking about LOL

 

Sorry this one. lol

 

Not sure I zoomed in on rear shock can’t make it out.

 

I'm confused, are those 265s in the last pic? If so, they're beaut.

 

Trim and your good for what? Just highway or overland too?

 

BFG Makes a 33 x 10.5