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Question about which tires to buy.?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by CristianTRD, Feb 5, 2011.

  1. Feb 5, 2011 at 2:17 PM
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    Ok. I've been reading online and I'm trying to decide which size tires I want to buy. I like the look of the 285/75/16 but I've heard that the give you crappy gas mileage. I'm not a real extreme offroader so it wouldn't really benefit me to get them. It would only be for the looks. If the gas mileage is true about the tires and the cons outweigh the pros, I'll prolly go with 265/75/16.

    Can yall guys tell me the pros and cons of going with the 285/75/16.?
     
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  2. Feb 5, 2011 at 2:19 PM
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    The 285s are taller thus giving you more ground clearance and there also wider thus giving a little better traction in some cases and they look cooler...
     
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  3. Feb 5, 2011 at 2:21 PM
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    Yeah. Do you know if they suck on gas mileage.?
     
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  4. Feb 5, 2011 at 2:22 PM
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    Cons...


    Piss poor gas mileage, rubbing issues...
     
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    Yup... wider + heavier = worse MPG
     
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    You need a lift for anything taller (or maybe also wider) than 265/75-16 to not have any rubbing...
     
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  7. Feb 5, 2011 at 2:34 PM
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    Yeah. Would a 3'' lift be enough lift to fit them with some trimming.?
     
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    yes
     
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    You'll need wheels with a greater back spacing and off set aswell or wheel spacers. 285s will rub on the UCAs


    4.5" Back Spacing with 0 Off Set is Ideal
     
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    Really don't have money for wheels. So I guess that answers my question. Probably going with 265/75/16. Thanks Colt and David.!
     
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  11. Feb 5, 2011 at 2:41 PM
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    FWIW...I'm running a 3" Lift with 265/75/16s...I think it looks great :D

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