285/75/16 instead of 265/75/16 worth it?

Ok so heres my question, i just recently purchased some new wheels and im having my tires moved over to them tomorrow, they are 16's and the reason being is that my bfg all terrains are only around 13,000 miles old and i didnt see upgrading to 17's and having to buy new tires as well.

So theres a little back history, but my question is, when these wear out i have been thinking about going with 285/75/16's instead of 265/75/16's. Is it worth it, i mean are the 285's much larger than the 265's or would i just be better off staying with the 265's.

 

You can find 265/75/R16s in C-load, vs the 285s will likely only be E-load. The weight difference will be substantial, which will affect power/acceleration/mpgs/braking and the E-load will ride much harsher than a C-load tire. You will also need to do some trimming of your truck to fit the 285s, including likely chopping the cab mounts and welding new box ends over the chop points to eliminate rubbing, even with a lift. For the cost of these drawbacks the 285s gain you 0.5" ground clearance over the 265/75/R16. You be the judge. I decided 265s were better for a daily driver for my needs.

 

After i get my tires moved over i may find someone with 285's and see what the difference will be on them, if its not real noticeable i. May just stick with the 265's for my next set.

 

285's are noticeably bigger.

 

255/85/16

 

Half inch of height? You not familiar with how that equation works out?

Op 285 is hard to fit but looks "right" on these trucks if you're willing to deal with odd noises at full lock steering and occasionally trying to eat a fender flare....

Also it's widely accepted you need ~3" of lift to fit a 285/75R16

 

Actually it is .6"

 

I still have alot of life left in my current tires so i was just looking ahead anyways. I was just asking for a future reference.

 

I wish I could find this size in a non-mud tire. Come on BFG...just make it already!!!

 

I just realized I'm comparing change-in-diameter to your change-in-radius.

I'm a retard.

 

Right, 1" greater tire diameter is 0.5" greater in ride height.

 

1.2" but yeah, I'm still dumb.

 

This or 265s, IMO. Those were the two sizes I was torn between when it was time for me to buy.

ST Maxx is in this size. I decided to go with 265's and I'm glad I did. No rubbing, kept my mudflaps, no other issues. I think it looks great. 285s look too stuffed on some tacos and amazing on others. I haven't seen a lifted taco on 265s that I didn't like so I stuck with that size. ST Maxx's ride very quiet, btw. (End shameless plug for cooper).

 

I looked at the st maxx and dang, they are proud of that tire, lol. They be costly!!!

 

I would stick with 265's, I have 285's and really wish I stuck with the 265's,

 

You aren't kidding! That's another reason I stuck with 265.... Pretty soon tire places will start doing discounts. Since you're not in a hurry, you have the luxury of waiting for a good deal. Keep an eye out!

 

I will be getting new tires fairly soon. I have settled on Cooper Discoverer STs in load C 265/75/16. I am ready to do battle with Discount over valve stems. They are not replacing the ones on my Tacoma. They kind of forced me when I put tires on my sons Escape. Not really force but I got tired of arguing with the dude at the counter. Then they po'd me when they put rubber ones on it.

 

No matter how much I've wanted to go to 285/75/16 or 255/85/16 and how many tire sales have come and gone I've always ended up sticking with 265/75/16 mainly due to the fact that the tires I'm interested in will be heavier than my KO2s at 53lbs each. I can deal with rougher ride of the load range E, but not any more weight than I currently have.

 

Bump up to 17s, and go 265/70R17s KO2s in Load C at 45lbs, drop weight to increase performance and get a better ride.

 

Get 34x10.5x17 KO2's , basically a 265/80/17