265/75/16 or 285/75/16 grabber at2

OH-_SNAP · Feb 20, 2018

EatSleepTacos said: ↑

*cracks fingers* Alright here we go. All 17" tire sizes listed below are the same size as what you're thinking, just the 17" equivalent.

So I'm a pretty good candidate for this, since I have ran 265/70r17 General Grabber AT2s on a stock height Tacoma and lifted tacoma. I then ran some 285/75r16s on that same Tacoma. I ALSO have ran 255/80r17 both stock height and lifted on my current, second tacoma.

Short answer: Get the 265/75r16 in a Standard Load if they make that in the 16" version. I know they do in the 17" version because that's what I ran on my last tacoma.

Long answer: For your needs, you want something that's not ridiculously heavy as that will kill your MPG on your commute and will also ride harsher in a load D/E. The answer? Something in standard load. I ran 265/70r17 General Grabber AT2's in standard load and even wheeled with them, and they did great. Didn't notice a loss in MPG and didn't notice any firmer ride. Our trucks come with P rated tires from the factory, so anything our truck can handle, SL tires can handle as well.

Still want more meat? Check out 255/85r16. It's taller than the 285/75r16, but a little over an inch narrower. A skinnier tire also leads to less rolling resistance, therefore not hurting MPG as much and will also barely rub at all (if you're on stock wheels). I'm running 255/80r17 Cooper ST Maxx and still get around 15-16 MPG on the highway. Your tire options are limited in that, but the Maxx are a fantastic tire that'll handle anything you can throw at it, perform well on the street, and are relatively quiet for what they are. I can't hear mine at all with the radio on low.

If you're dead set on 285s, you need to consider some things. For one, you can't run them on stock wheels. There isn't enough backspacing, so your tire will rub the UCA. The solution to this is to run wheel spacers (~$200 for a set) or get aftermarket wheels. By pushing the tire out farther away from the UCA, you will then rub on other various parts of your truck that will either need to be cut off or beat out of the way with a hammer. This is doable and not too hard with the right tools, but it's not as easy as slapping on some tires and going.

Alright onto the pics.

Here's my old truck with a ~2.5" lift and 265/70r17 General Grabber AT2s

Here's 285/75r16 Cooper MTPs

Here's my current truck on 255/80r17 Cooper ST Maxx

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Nice, I like the 255/80/17 setup. What do you think my mpgs would be on a 3rd gen? I'm probably around 18-20 average on my stock wheels and tires. How does the road feel on these in E?

EatSleepTacos · Feb 20, 2018

OH-_SNAP said: ↑

Nice, I like the 255/80/17 setup. What do you recon my mpgs would be on a 3rd gen? I'm probably around 18-20 average on my stock wheels and tires. How does the road feel on these in E?
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To be honest I have completely forgotten what a stock ride should feel like since I've changed so much on my truck. Ride will be a little rougher, but PSI plays a huge roll. As far as MPG you will probably lose 2-3 MPG, but that's on the high side of estimation.

OH-_SNAP · Feb 20, 2018

EatSleepTacos said: ↑

To be honest I have completely forgotten what a stock ride should feel like since I've changed so much on my truck. Ride will be a little rougher, but PSI plays a huge roll. As far as MPG you will probably lose 2-3 MPG, but that's on the high side of estimation.
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I'm not as concerned about ride as much. Mainly mpgs, but I know there is always a give and take to get an aggressive tire. I want to avoid a lot of trimming, etc, because I was thinking about 285/70/17. It sounds like 255/80/17 may be another option even with the 58lbs Coopers. I just don't know what would be better...I don't have the money to re-gear

EatSleepTacos · Feb 20, 2018

OH-_SNAP said: ↑

I'm not as concerned about ride as much. Mainly mpgs, but I know there is always a give and take to get an aggressive tire. I want to avoid a lot of trimming, etc, because I was thinking about 285/70/17. It sounds like 255/80/17 may be another option even with the 58lbs Coopers. I just don't know what would be better...I don't have the money to re-gear
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Here's a great thread about third gens running 255s on stock suspension and wheels. I would definitely recommend the 255s

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/put-255-85-16s-on-stock-or-wheels-and-suspension.491079/

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