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285 or 315

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by BlueTaco8, Dec 14, 2024.

  1. Dec 14, 2024 at 10:55 PM
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    BlueTaco8

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    I cannot decide for the life of me to go with 285 or 315. My truck does have a 3inch lift. 0 Offset on the wheels. Whets the consensus?
     
  2. Dec 14, 2024 at 11:20 PM
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    I’m not trying to be mean but I feel like if you have to ask then smaller is better. Fitting 315/75/16 or 315/70/17 on a gen 2 or 3 Tacoma is going to take a lot of time and work or a lot of money if your paying someone
    I’d recommend 99.5% of Tacoma owners not put 315s on their truck.
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  3. Dec 14, 2024 at 11:25 PM
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    You're running 315?
     
  4. Dec 15, 2024 at 12:30 AM
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    MGMDesertTaco

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    Stick with 285's. That's a lot of tire.

    295's look good with negative offset wheels.
     
  5. Dec 15, 2024 at 5:30 AM
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    Your sacrificing power, braking and mpgs for looks. No real benifits to the bigger 315 vrs 285 just addaed rubbing issues. Been proven in certain cases fatter isn't always better.
     
  6. Dec 15, 2024 at 5:33 AM
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    Yes, went from 285/75/16 to 315/75/15 and now to 37x12.5/17
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    I went with 255/80-17
     
  8. Dec 15, 2024 at 6:11 AM
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    Generally speaking wide tires are better in soft sand. Narrow tires are better in mud and the highway. I prefer narrower tires.
     
  10. Dec 15, 2024 at 9:08 AM
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    Looks like everyone is saying stick with 285
     

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