Need new tires

Im trying to decide on a 265 or 285. Still have factory 16 wheels. Let me see some pics of y'alls trucks and maybe some pros and cons of a 285 compared to the 265. Thanks in advance. Have a good taco Tuesday

 

You got a lift? Cause if you don’t, 285s ain’t fitting SON

 

Better answers come if you describe how the truck is used.

While a 285 looks beefier, most folks don't need it for actual function.

 

Well bud I got some bilstien 5100s on the way.

 

Well I got a bad muddy driveway but mainly highway use. Gonna level it off in the front and I just got this Tacoma so I don't know how they look leveled with 265s

 

Bad as in just nasty, or get stuck nasty? Options include fixing the driveway and/or using 4wd when needed.

Michelin Defenders in 265 will do you just fine and return the best ride, least noise, best MPG.

Moving to bigger, heavier, more aggressive tread will ding all those items.

 

Well im in NC next to the coast and we been getting some mighty heavy rainfall and it's just nasty and slick. How do those Michelin wear?

 

Don't know of anything that will last longer and still give viable grip for your pavement use.

Your driveway should be able to be seriously improved with drainage installation, proper grading and crushed stone fill. Very common in all the area with red clay.

If you need shocks, the 5100's are fine, but I'd not use them to level. Just use the bottom clip and let the truck run at it's factory rake. Or buy the correct replacement spring to give the lift your desire. Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road would be a good resource for you on that.

Good luck!

 

I'm lifted on 265s

they look fine and these falkens are pretty heavy but the mpg loss isn't too bad

Handle good in the rain too

 

265's.................

 

That's perfect. A pic helps a lot. Thanks bud and thank all y'all for the input

 

No problem mate, post a pic of what you end up with!

 

Might just be cheaper to fix the driveway.....

 

2.5 inch lift. 255/80/17 for reference

 

Thank you so much for your recommendation @Clearwater Bill !! Happy Friday