265 or 285?

Hm, very interesting size. Never seen it before.

 

More choices in 255/17 for sure, but Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx in 255/85/R16 are AT's. They are the only AT choice though. Wildpeaks are MT only for example.

 

Cooper discoverer ST maxx is an AT? I thought it’s a hybrid tire?

 

You're right actually. Dug a little deeper and found that while a few third-party sites list them as AT's, Cooper themselves refer to them as hybrids.

Good catch.

 

I was right for once! Haha

I came close to getting them, but these are just too much for me. I spend more time on road then off-road, settled for wildpeaks. I’m a happy camper.

 

They're fairly hardcore (in my experience) but they do such a wonderful job that I am very satisfied with my decision to run them. So much traction!

Mojave - Day 1 - 18 by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr

 

They do look great!

 

Don't the WildPeaks come in an A/T 255/80/17? (E Load).

 

Yes, we were talking about 255/16.

 

Damn. It would have been sooo easy to keep my 16" rims if they came in an A/T 255/16

 

Same boat as you man. Picked up some awesome KMC wheels for cheap and are 16". Tire sizes are very limited for 33's A/T's

 

255/85/16 - https://youtu.be/7vvHwxRWNoQ

 

Question 265 or 285?
Answer: 265 /75/r16; about same as 265/70/r17

Average 17-18+ mpg on my Duratracs C load OR 4x4 V6 with TRD lift kit

If mainly off roading more than commuting, up the size to the 275s minimum and or go up 285 if u like the skinny- cost vs benefit analysis as everyone here has expressed.

My Taco SR 4x4 V6 No Lift with factory pizza cutter 245s gets like 22mpg no lift

Terrain type dependent mud vs sand vs gravel rock may influence if skinny tire is more useful or not

Pic: Blue TRD OR 265/75/16 Load C Duratrac with TRD lift kit

 

A proper cost benefit analysis would require quantifying the value of looking badass with bigger tires on your Taco. How can one realistically put a price on that?

 

Truth. Looking Badass and feeling good = priceless… Always enjoy the ride. Peace!

 

265.75.16 up top vs 285.70.17 on bottom.

With a 3 inch lift and a longbed, the 285’s look much better… and definitely perform a bit better off road as well. I did have to do a few things to make them for good, but it was worth it.

 

What mud flaps are those?

 

Rekgen

 

Once I get my lift in (OME

Looking sooo good. What lift are you running

 

Nice! Going from stock, I looked at many Tacomas in the parking lot and found that I prefer 285’s over 265’s. I wanted a wider tire and not a taller tire. I agree, the 285/65/17 is perfect!