Why don't more people go for 235/85's?

I lifted my 2015 (16in wheels) last year and I have been researching tire options while I wait for my stock tires to wear down a little more.

It seems that on Tacoma World the most popular size for lifted trucks is 285/75 r16. These are nice, but during my research I have found that I really like the benefits and looks of a narrower tire. I REALLY like 255/85's but the options are pretty limited and they are super expensive. So after a bit more searching I found 235/85's which are smaller, but much much cheaper. And can be lighter. So why aren't more people using them? Is it the looks? If anyone has them on their 2nd gen with pics I would love to see them as well.

So to recap tire options:

1: 285/75 r16: +32.8" dia, --super heavy, --mpg, neutral on looks, -requires slight mod, $$
2: 255/85 r16 ++33.1" dia, -heavy, -mpg, ++love the look, --requires more mod $$$
3:265/75 r16 31.6" dia, normal weight, -mpg, neutral on looks, +requires no mods, $
4:235/85 r16 31.7" dia, +light (if not e rated), +looks nice (to me), + requires no mods, $

So why do people choose what they choose? For the fat tire look? For the extra .5" of clearance? Will a 235 even fit on the stock rim? Let me know your thoughts.

 

Traction. Bigger footprint, more traction

 

Lol I don't even know how to interpret that.

 

I have read in plenty of places that narrower tires are better in plenty of circumstances. See here: http://www.expeditionswest.com/research/white_papers/tire_selection_rev1.html

 

Because the current truck trend is heading towards using the widest tire possible. Pizza cutters aren't "stylish".

 

I don't want to start anything! Just looking for opinions

 

I remember this read from awhile back!

Good research material right here.

 

Yes, I run 235/85's. I like the look better than 265/75's

 

@ecgreen has 235's on a 2nd gen. They look great.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-wheelin-live-free-or-die-tryin-build.392358/

 

I think the Diettaco build guy has 235s also.

 

This is Tacomaworld...for some an opinion is starting something...

 

Awesome thanks for the input.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bfg-ko2-235-85-16-on-4x4-reg-cab.398884/

 

i have 235 85. fits on stock.
i love it. i think that size vibes with the 4cyl particularly well.

 

beat me to it!

but yes, cool size. still E rated tho.

 

Yes. Wheel width range is 6"-7.5".
My road tires and first spare are 265/75R16. My secondary spare is 235/85R16; fits under my toolbox.
Another advantage is the wider availability of 265/75R16. Important when you are in the middle of nowhere and need a tire. Or two.

 

better traction depends on the scenario. if in sand, snow, rock climbing, wider will have better traction. If driving on ice, narrower will have better traction to bite through the ice.