255/85/16 vs. 265/75/16 vs. 285/75/16 (My Story)

I can't comment on the Wildpeaks but I just went from Duratracs to the ST Maxx (255/85/r16) and the Maxx's are about 4x quieter. The Duratracs howled on the highway. Still never bothered me all that much but I can see how it could bother some on a long commute. If the Maxx's ended up bothering you, I'd be surprised. Plus, I hear better things about the Maxx's than I do the Wildpeaks for offroad but I guess that depends on how you use your truck.

 

Great write up and lots of info.
I'm on ST Maxx 265/75r16 for now but will go for skinny 33'' with the next set.
I red a few of you did manage to put those as spare. Any photographic documentation would be awesome...

 

I just fit a ST Maxx 33" under mine by doing a hoist relocation. Two new holes equal length apart towards the back of the truck. Ezpz
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fitting-33-285-spare.541533/page-3#post-17521591
I chopped my exhaust off at the same time so not sure if it would hit that

 

Never thought of that. Brilliant idea!
Thank you good sir!

 

Great write up bro. I stuck with 265/75/16 IMO still look good on a subtle lift. 255’s look great OP

 

does your 265/75r16 geolander x-at rub without wheel spacers?

 

I did not have them on without wheel spacers. They may rub mud flaps that’s it

 

I have 265/75r16 Wildpeak AT3s and there is no rubbing on a stock 2020 Pro with the factory 1" lift, but I don't think there would be an issue on a stock OR. Thinking about changing to 255/85r16 so I can get 33's and still use my stock rims. Also planning to go to a mid-travel lift at about the same time.

 

Every truck is different.

 

Great write up. I just went with 265/75r16 on my stock suspension for now.

 

What load range were the 265/75r16 Wildpeak’s?

 

I couldn't see anything marked on mine, but load range E per this site for my size tire (265/75r16).

 

Absolutely love my 265/75/16 Duratracs, but now they look small with my 2/1" lift.

Wish Goodyear made a pizza cutter size Duratrac. 255/80 or 85/16 C Load Duratracs would be awesome.

Still best rain rating, best rim protection & 3 peak snow designation. They almost look as aggressive as a M/T, but surprisingly quiet for such an aggressive look.

 

Do you have a photo of your set up? I just put on 265/75/16 c load duratracs and am in love w them for all the reasons you listed. Was worried about noise etc and thus far I can barely tell a difference. I was considering upgrading my suspension and doing 6112 for 1.5" in the front and AAL in the rear...but am now worried the 265s will look small.

 

Do you have any pics of the 225/85R16's from the front or back?

 

This is the closest thing I have to straight on back shot. BFG KM3 255/85R16

 

Close to a front to back. Yokohama Geolandar 255/85R16

 

I dig it. I'm concerned that mine will look odd with a 16x8 wheel and 3.5" BS.

 

Great info posted. Thanks.
I’ve been on 265/75/16 for almost the whole life of the truck. I will be going skinny on my next set, which will be next month.

Now what to choose?

 

Go with the 255s or you will always question yourself about going smaller