Thinking about downsizing---opinions???

Truck is currently on 285/75/16 KO2 with a Maxtrac spindles and King extended travel with CDCV adjustment up front set at 0" and TC uniball uppers. And the rear is OME Dakar's with Nitro shocks.

Rides great! No sway bar! But overkill if you never use it!!!

Thinking about pulling the King's and TC uppers and going back to stock uppers and maybe bilstein 5100 up front or even just bilstein yellows. I'll keep the rear the way it is. And then dropping down to a 265/75/16 Nitto Terra AT to get some mpg back and save money on tires. I drive it 80% + on the road for work.

I've seen spindles with 285's but I don't want any rubbing issues at all. I've got a CMC and trimmed plastics.

Thoughts?

 

I would keep it the way it is, since that's an envios set-up. If your goal is MPG, I'd go for a lighter pizza cutter, aka 255/85r16. Shoot, or even a P rated 265/75r16 that's aggressive. Either set up will still look good and should get you back some MPG. I was running P rated 265/70r17 and bumped up to E rated 285/75r16 and lost 2-3 mpg because they were so heavy.

 

If you like the look of 33s and want to save on some MPG, definitely 255/85/16s.

 

Nah keep that suspension.

 

Regear for the larger tire size.

 

I've taken lifted trucks back to stock. A couple times. Hated it when it was done. I think your truck looks perfect the way it is.

 

You're asking for a downgrade, not downsize.

This is a downsize:

 

This is good advice. Going to a slightly smaller much lighter weight tire vs large very heavy E-load 285s will make the greatest difference. Lift height has minimal affect on mpg. P-load tires will net you the greatest savings, while C-load is more durable but will still offer savings over E.

If just for cost reasons, the price difference of new tires will buy lots of gas.

 

Are you hurting for the resale value of your suspension? I like having quality suspension even on the road as it just feels good to me so IMO I enjoy my suspension whether on or off road. I wouldn't ever sell my suspension as the ride is what keeps me eager to drive my truck places. Also, you have more options being overbuilt than the other way around. If money plays no part man, def keep it.

 

I'd have never lifted it in the 1st place. Going back to stock is an upgrade, not a downgrade or really a down size. The truck will be worth more at trade-in time without the mods. A set of 265/75/16's will cost you 1/4" of ground clearance and still fit a stock truck. That is what I run and still get 20+mpg hwy. I don't give up any performance off road to guys running 33" tires.

I can't see spending the money on a lift just to go up in tire size such a small amount. If I ever decide to lift my truck I'll go 35's minimum.