Post Pics of 285/75/16 compared to 265/75/16

[BigBadRegCab]

hey...i just saw where yer from....do you know Mikey Sorensen, nutbag extraordinaire from SP Choppers?

No I don't know who that is sorry

 

[Bodageta1995]

I did vice versa with my old truck. Bought it with 285's on it and drove it for a month or so. Mileage wasn't terrible, but was noticeable. Had 3:73 gears so it did ok.

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Once I bought the 265's, I noticed a small increase in mileage and ride comfort.
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How small of an increase in mileage? Do you have any other 265/75R16 pics?

Thanks!

 

[Stumesa]

285s on my old truck

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What rims/size are you running for that set up?

 

[Bodageta1995]

I would like to know mileage too. I have 305/70/R16s Toyo Open Country Mud Terr with 3:42 gears and I only get 12 to 13 mpg. I drive 70 miles per day and it adds up. For financial responsiblity reasons, I'm considering getting a more street like tread and a 285/75R16 or 265. I would still like a good look though but its a compromise. As of note, running 35psi, when I got he truck I got 11.5mpg, upped the pressure to 45 and got to 12.5mpg, upped to 55 and got 13.5, so I know tire stuff and rolling resistance matters. My tires say 65psi max but I think they wear uneven at that pressure, maybe even the 55psi currently running,

 

[rockstar143]

Love this thread, I think you all just convinced me to go 265/75...

 

[wirlybird]

I'm running the 265 Michelin's on my '97 LT 4X4 and they are fantastic. Took the original tires off at 30K and have run the Michelins ever since.

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[Redduc1199]

Body lifted with 285's. I never was unhappy with 285's and 3.42 gears, still got 17mpgs highway and my speedo was actually fast with 265's but was dead nuts with 285's.

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What size body lift is on your truck?

 

[baxterday]

I am trying to do the opposite. My truck came with over size Baer rotors and a different caliper. It has 18 inch rims with 285/65-18 tires and 3.73 gear, with the big tires drops it to about a 3.43. Want to get back to the original rims and tire size, but need caliper brackets. They were removed to put on the larger brakes. May have found a solution here from a member.