Switching between tire sizes

[randal.brown]

Hi all,
I tried searching and think I know the answer but thought I would make a specific topic. The question is this, I need snow tires. I would like to stick with stock size for better handling, quieter and better mileage for the winter.

I would like to switch to something in a 275 or 285 for summer once I wear out the stock tires. I don't plan on lifting but would possibly get LR UCA's to help with getting the alignment in spec.

Once I have the truck aligned for the 285's or 275's would I have problems switching back to the stock 265 sized winter tires? Or would I need to realign every time I switch. Alternatively I will consider larger tires as my winter tires.

Thanks for the help! And below is a pic from the OBX this summer loaded up with the surfboards and roof box!

 

[1engineer]

Alignment has nothing to do with tire diameter. They could align it with no tires lol. Only place alignment and tire size should be used in the same sentence is tire rubbing and that is a caster adjustment MIGHT help but not guaranteed.

 

[Jono.ful]

275's have been confirmed to not rub without lift from what I have read. The uca's will be unnecessary unless you plan to lift the truck more than about 2.5". I have a buddy here in town running his coilovers on his '12 limited @ 2.75" with stock uca's and no alignment issues even.

 

[Ramzey28]

I like my 275's....no issues...Firestone dest. At load c

 

[gadgetguy1288]

cant answer the tire question, but that pic is my neck of the woods!

 

[phillyd2]

What is the reasoning behind wanting different sizes?