Should I step up to a 285/70/17?

[Xetabur]

So a few weeks ago I had a lift and tires installed. I went with the Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws in 275/70/17 and I’m regretting not getting a larger tire.

Edit-285s were ordered. Install is 10:30 tomorrow.

 

[Finslayer83]

of course.

it's going to happen go on and do it.

:tongue1:

 

[BIGpharma]

Nah 275's look just fine my guy.

Lift specs tho?

 

[Xetabur]

Nah 275's look just fine my guy.

Lift specs tho?

OME medium lift (2.5” I believe).

 

[mteolus]

Looks pretty good to me. Why not wear those tires out and then decide if you want to upgrade?

 

[Xetabur]

Looks pretty good to me. Why not wear those tires out and then decide if you want to upgrade?

I will be keeping the tires and installing them on my limited once I get wheels for it.

 

[TRDBRO402]

Glad I'm not the only one. Same situation installed Kings with 275s. In the process of ordering 285s at the moment.

 

[Xetabur]

I have until 2pm today to pull the trigger so they can be installed in the morning.

Any idea how much bigger the sidewall is on the 285 vs 275?

I’m open to a skinny tire with more sidewall if anyone has any suggestions.

 

[mcat707]

I will be keeping the tires and installing them on my limited once I get wheels for it.

Sounds like you have a back up plan for your 275’s so I would say go ahead get the 285’s or it will just keep chipping away in the back corner of your mind. I knew this going from 265 to 285. I originally thought about 275 but skipped it and went straight to 285 and I’m glad I did. With that said, theres nothing wrong with 275’s but it wasn’t the overall look I wanted to achieve on my rig. Everyone’s personal taste and use for their own rig is different. YMMV

 

[Finslayer83]

285's in some brands such as Cooper (current tire) weigh the same as 275's in the popular KO2 choice, 55lbs.

Ride like glass and love them.

 

[BIGpharma]

I have until 2pm today to pull the trigger so they can be installed in the morning.

Any idea how much bigger the sidewall is on the 285 vs 275?

I’m open to a skinny tire with more sidewall if anyone has any suggestions.

Here is a clip from my tire decision excel document!

275- diameter 32.4
285- diameter 32.8

255/80 would be a good choice for you - 33.1

 

[mteolus]

I have until 2pm today to pull the trigger so they can be installed in the morning.

Any idea how much bigger the sidewall is on the 285 vs 275?

I’m open to a skinny tire with more sidewall if anyone has any suggestions.

You do realize that with 285's you'll have to do a fender liner mod, may have to remove mudflaps, and could possibly need a body mount chop?

 

[Chris In Milwaukee]

275s look fab! But I do get the draw toward the 285s! :becky:

 

[Xetabur]

Here is a clip from my tire decision excel document!

275- diameter 32.4
285- diameter 32.8

255/80 would be a good choice for you - 33.1

Hmmmm 255/80

Might have to go that route. Thanks

 

[NAHHT4R]

I would say yes to going 285, but like a few people said, I would recommend you wearing out those tires before going 285s.

 

[TRDHULK]

Sell the tires you have, and upgrade before you wear the tires out. I just sold my Nittos with 3k miles on them for $150 less than you can buy them brand new for.

If you need the BMC, skip one night of NetFlix and knock it out; no big deal.

The fender liner mod only takes 5 minutes.

 

[JPOVS]

You do realize that with 285's you'll have to do a fender liner mod, may have to remove mudflaps, and could possibly need a body mount chop?

Not true. The keyword is maybe on all. I didn't do any of that. Many people don't have to do any modification to get 285's to work. Since the OP is running trail edition rims its even less likely he will have to do anything to get it to work properly.

 

[borfoo3]

Having been through cooper 285 tires I am now back to KO2 275s

Off-road and look wise, no doubt 285s help. But for the majority of the drive time (tarmac) it was just too cumbersome for my taste.

 

[Xetabur]

I’m getting to the wire here and I’m still undecided. Grrrrr

Thanks for all the responses so far.

 

[patkelly4370]

I have 285's on my 17 SR5.
1½" spacer on top of OEM struts.
They slightly rubbed the inner fender liner until I moved the liners, about an inch.
Not stock wheels so no idea what offset they are.

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