Lets see those 265's and 285's read OP

Yea that's what I think I should get next.. Just need to steal Boyd's for a test ride to make sure I like them

 

I have a 3'' lift with 285/65R18 Nitto Terra Grapplers. I also had to get my cab mount chopped B.A.M.F.

 

5100's at 2.5, no lift in back, LR UCA's & 285/70/17 Duratracs on Ballistic Jesters

 

285/70r17 BFG AT with mud flaps. Rubbing on control arms at full lock drives me nuts! Plus, this tire is overkill for my needs.

I will downsize next time for a lighter, cheaper, smaller, more mpg friendly tire. Probably a 265/75r16 on a 16" wheel. Personally, I don't like the look of a 265 on a 17" rim. Too much rim. The tire to rim proportion is similar for 265/75r16 and 285/70r17 if that makes sense.

 

2.5 leveling kit with XD riot 18 with 285 65 r18 Terra's.

 

Ol thread revive, but I'd personally like to see more in this category!

 

I have 265/17 Hankook DynaPro ATMs with stock suspension. The wheels are AR Mainlines.

No cutting, no rubbing.

 

285/70/17s and 3 inches of lift

 

To each his own, but I actually think that 265's look better, (save gas and flex more...) I don't have my own pics, but this guy's truck on 265s is beautiful!

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/293408-bullaculla-build-pic-heavy.html

 

Billies@.85 stock springs/leaves/tires 245/75-16



Billies@.85 on Eibachs. Rear non-tsb leaf pack with 1.5 toytec tsb aal

stock tires 245/75-16



265/75-16 Cooper Discoverer AT/3 E rated

 

I'm reopening this older thread basically because I've read a lot (a lot) about the differences and opinions between 265's and 285's. The size and the looks and the rubbing and the cutting . . . . To each his own!

But I noticed that a lot of guys when opting for the 285's also go with a larger wheel as well. That being said, and I guess my real question is . .

starting with a 05+ Taco and lifted, how many are using a 285 on a stock 16" wheel and understandably using spacers, how far is the tire now going to stick out past the fender flare? This is a concern especially in the PA state where anything out past the fender could be an issue.

Can we get some real good pictures of side profiles with the 285's on stock 16" wheels? Understanding that every 285 has its own specs, please also provide brand names used.

TW is always a great resource and I'm sure this will help a lot of new guys as well as anyone wanting a change.

Thanks guys

 

do I need to put spacers on my truck if using stock wheels and upgrading tires to 285's as the 265's are to small now that I have added a 3" pro comp lift?

 

nly pictures I have of 285 /75r16 cooper stt on OME 886 coils and Dakars in the rear.

 

nly pictures I have of 285 /75r16 cooper stt on OME 886 coils and Dakars in the rear.

 

Ironman lift ~2" with 265 70 17

 

Gator, doesnt that firepower fall off while rock climbing? Haha

 

I'll have the same set up soon. Just need to mount the bumper an get some 285's. Any rubbing on the bumper at all?

 

I have 2.5" lift up front and 2" in back. Just put on 285/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R on 16x8 Method Standards with 4.5bs a week ago. Stock UCA's.

I'm lovin this wheel/tire combo and no regrets. Power loss is negligible if you're not hammering on it from the lights. I think a gear change from 3.73 to 4.10 would be golden though. My mpg did drop of course, but totally worth it IMO. I'd expect you can go with a lighter AT 285 tire to get slightly better mpg than muds.

255/85/16 would be a great option too in order to get 33's, just not as much tire selection in that size.

 

285 75 16 duratracs and I also have a set of 285 60 18 ntg that im running now

 

So am I understanding that 285/75 are about at a 33" tire?