Poll: what tire size?

I really didnt want to trim anything. Plus I really only lifted it so I could get a bumper/winch. I went with 265/75R16 in Toyo ATII

 

I ran 265/75/16 duratracs on my old taco and didn't really feel much of a power loss and less than 1/2mpg loss. Currently running 285/75/16 duratracs on my new truck and loving them. Definitely can feel a loss in power, and anywhere from 1-2mpg's down depending on how hard i've been hitting the skinny pedal. Everyone makes 285/75's and though 285/70's are out there, there is less of a selection and you're still gonna have to trim. If you're concerned about power loss, just get a blower like me

 

285/70/17

 

I'm in the same boat!! Debating on what size to get. I've been going back and forth, (16"? 17"?) 275? 285? every time I see one size or another! They all look sick! I think when the time comes either a 275/70/17 or a 285/70/17... Not much of a difference but I'm crazy when it comes to tires and rims and can't make a decision! Haha good luck and looking forward to seeing what you go with. (Check out the SCS stealth 6!)

By the way I didn't vote because I couldn't choose, I'm no help!

 

Depends what kind of tire you're getting. I have 265/75/16 Duratracs and I think they look good with the lift. Other 265's will look small.

 

275/70/17 not to big not to small no rubbing not cutting.

 

Im running 265/70/17 (32x10.5) MTZ's on 17's they stick out with the rim, i havent had any rubbing with my 3" lift, im happy with them but will probably go up to a 33x 12.5 on my next set

 

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If you want to look cool get the 285. If you want the best size tire for offroad traction on a street driven 4x4 then get 255/85/16.
Here are the facts:
http://www.expeditionswest.com/research/white_papers/tire_selection_rev1.html

 

265 if you don't wanna trim. 285 if your okay with trimming and a cab mount chop if you wheel.

 

lift is going on later this morning and a decision has been made, going with a 265/75/16 for now. I have stock 265/70/16's now and going to a 265/75 increases the diameter by about an inch making it a 31.65 X 10.43. Thanks to everyone who responded to the poll.

 

I went with 285s, smaller with a 3" just looks funny imo, but its your taco man =)

 

Yeah, looks hilarious don't it?



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Great choice, OP

 

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^^^^Hear, Hear!!

p.s., never fear trimming, it is quite easy and unnoticeable

 

Have 285-75/16's and love the look

 

My 275/70/17 are bigger than those 285's

and no trimming , no spacers , no rub

 

I ran 265/75/16s with my 3" lift and it looked ...... okay.

Upgraded to the 285s and it looks tough..BUT..now I want 295s or 305s lol

I say 295s

 

I say 255/80/17 or 255/85/16