Talk Me INTO it or NOT into it. 285 from 265

[MSRP.]

If you run into remote puncture prone areas, consider the size of tires that your friends run. 2+ spares are better than just 1.

 

[Bumbo]

If you run into remote puncture prone areas, consider the size of tires that your friends run. 2+ spares are better than just 1.

Carrying a full size spare is important to me… Some people will have a hell of a time trying to fit larger stuff into the stock areas… my 32” is already pretty tight, but it fits.

You make a really good point, even standardization with friends you wheel with is a huge benefit.

 

[Charlievee]

What are you using the truck for?

If you wheel, my recommendation would be to look at a 255... it's become my preferred size over the years.

People call them skinny buy I don't feel like they are... they work well and weigh less with the thought being smaller contact patch = more PSI on the available contact patch = more grip.

These trucks already feel like slugs and the bigger fatter tires in larger diameters only make it worse… and without gearing it’s starts to get a bit annoying.

Side pics?

 

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Side pics?

At full lock / no spacers (no rub or clearance issues)

 

[L8Shift]

What are you using the truck for?

If you wheel, my recommendation would be to look at a 255... it's become my preferred size over the years.

People call them skinny buy I don't feel like they are... they work well and weigh less with the thought being smaller contact patch = more PSI on the available contact patch = more grip.

These trucks already feel like slugs and the bigger fatter tires in larger diameters only make it worse… and without gearing it’s starts to get a bit annoying.

I lined up the 285/70-17 side by side with a 255/75-17, to see the height/width differences. I am using a 255/75-17 to fit in the spare tire location in lieu of a 285. Height difference is minimal...:bored:

 

[Inv4drZm]

Why not have looks as a factor in your decision, do whatever makes you happiest.

285s were easy for me to fit with -12mm offset wheels. No BMC needed. Remove front mudflaps and trim/move a little plastic

You can only change the shape of your contact patch, the overall area should remain the same. It is only a function of weight and tire psi.

 

[Berty_K]

Seems like there isnt too much love for the 275s. They've always seemed like a happy compromise between 265s and 285s.

I'm running about a 2.75 inch lift up front with new LCAs

 

[gm350reratliff]

You could also go with a 255/80/17 which is just as tall, if not a hair taller, than a 285, without the extra width and they are a little lighter. Only lost 1 mpg going to a 255/80 ST Maxx from a 265/70 KO2. Had to trim just a hair to get them to fit but to me it was worth it.

Older pic:

 

[gm350reratliff]

One more from the front.

 

[BleednBlue]

I’m thinking about going with a 255/75 17 but concerned about how much they will protect a 7.5” wide wheel. Thoughts?


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[Powder_Hound]

I ran KO 265/70s for 100k miles, have 60k miles on my KO2 275/70s and plan on going with 285s next spring. You guessed it....KO2s. Can’t decide if I want to go with 285/70 or 285/75.

These are 275s on my truck.

Great looking truck!

Do you have the V8 with tow package? I stayed with 265’s because the 285 wouldn’t fit in spare tire location. Did the 275 fit in spare tire slot and is the E rating on that tire too much?

Staying on topic-
These are a few of my 04 V8 with 265/70/17 BFGATKO2’s.

KO2’s rock and here are 6 reasons 265/70/17 are just fine?

No issues when wheeling
Better fuel mileage
Tows better
Better acceleration
No trimming required
Spare tire is same size! (Needed for full time 4WD)

 

[grave]

diggin' those. my 265 discoverer at3s are still in good shape but i may go 255 st maxx when it's time.

 

[gm350reratliff]

I’m thinking about going with a 255/75 17 but concerned about how much they will protect a 7.5” wide wheel. Thoughts?


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My 255/80's protect the wheel OK. I've still managed to scrape the face of the wheels a few times in the rocks. I can still air down to 15 without any issues as well. That being said, I wouldn't put these 255's on anything wider. If I stay with 255's for the next tires, I may go with a 7" wide wheel (TRD Pro).

 

[SI2IS2T4R]

So, peeps.... been a while, but yeah, um... did the 285s.

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[RedSled]

So, peeps.... been a while, but yeah, um... did the 285s.

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So what is your opinion of them? Good, Bad, Ugly?

 

[SI2IS2T4R]

And yes, fender mining trimming necessary. That wasn’t hard. But, I can definitely say, for me, I’m putting a body mount chop on my list. If was just running around town, carefully, all the time... no worries. But, I want to be able to flex a lil off road and drive my vehicle with less worry around turns on road.

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[SI2IS2T4R]

So what is your opinion of them? Good, Bad, Ugly?

Absolutely LOVE the look.

The 285’s do make my drivetrain a little irritated with me.

Gas mileage took a dump, but hard to quantify that number with the 265 to 285 math.

I love them, but if I was advising a friend, I’d say go for 275s. For casual upgraders, I’d say just stick with 265s.




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[Berty_K]

Absolutely LOVE the look.

The 285’s do make my drivetrain a little irritated with me.

Gas mileage took a dump, but hard to quantify that number with the 265 to 285 math.

I love them, but if I was advising a friend, I’d say go for 275s. For casual upgraders, I’d say just stick with 265s.




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I'm teetering between 275s or 255s.

Love the wheels btw. So fresh

 

[Swipter]

Love the look of the 255. What is the mpg drop between a 285 and 255 using the same tire? Is the 285 really that much worse?