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Bilstein says to use stock coils to avoid issues, mainly coil bind. However that doesn't mean certain aftermarket coils like Eibachs or OME coils haven't been measured/tested before use to ensure there are no issues. Just something to keep in mind.

 

Where 285's start causing issues with rubbing isn't when the wheels are pointed straight. It's when you go to full lock turns, or are flexing over rough terrain. Even with 3" to 4" of lift, there can be rubbing issues. You just have to deal with them. The fact that 285's are a little more than an inch wider (section width) requires you either use aftermarket wheels, or wheel spacers. When the tire/wheel is set farther away from the frame, the pivot point stays the same, making the outer extreme of the tire travel closer to the body. So you have to use spacers (or different wheels) and they cause their own set of possible issues.

Long story short, hundreds, even thousands of folks put 285's on Tacomas. In the vast majority of cases, that requires anything from mild trimming, to some more "intense" cutting (ie, Cab mount Chop)

285's are just about an inch taller (over all) than a 265. That effectively gives you just about a 1/2" of added ground clearance. This may or may NOT weigh heavily into a persons choice of tire sizes. It did mine. I decided to go with 265/75/r16 Good Year Duratracs. They "Look bigger" than most 265's and have the tire to fender clearance that insures not a chance of rubbing. I've got 3" of lift in the front with 265's on stock off road wheels. Seems to be PLENTY of tire for my needs. 285's look a little better (if you like big tires) but not so much I was willing to deal with chopping and cutting. I will have 1" wheel spacers as soon as they're delivered. I'm doing that to get the wider stance and NOT to clear wider tires.