I need to replace my tires soon and was wondering should I go with 285/75/16's or 265/75/16's ? Thanks Pete

 

285's will look better and fill the wheel wells a lot nicer than the 265s

 

Thanks, I'll go with 285's then. Mysterystench, do you have 285's on your truck?

 

I like my 285's i think their the best all around tire for these trucks at stock height

 

285's on my truck too.

 

Thanks for the info so far. Any problems with them fitting?

 

None at all.

 

i've got them too. they look nice but beware of the psi. don't inflate them to full psi or they will wear in the middle more than the outsides.

 

I have 285's and like them but with my next set I think I might try 255/85's...a little more than an inch narrower and just a little taller. There are very few a/t tires in that size, mostly mud terrains, but there are some.
Aren't taller thinner tires supposed to be better in snow (not REALLY deep obviously) and ice? Plus they would be lighter which MAY help with mileage.
Just my $.02

 

I'll have to take a look at it. Lots of choices. Pete

 

Yes you will definatly get better traction in the snow and ice. Also being narrower, it should help a little with mileage.

 

anyone running these sizes on a 2wd?

 

yes, you can run them on a stock height 2wd if you use stock rims, and you'll get a little rubbing on the inner fender sometimes

285's are a great tire on a 4x4. I wanted 255/85, but finding a decent E rated version put me in the $250/tire range! so I went w/ the 285 BFG AT's at $170/tire. glad I did, they look great and wear great

 

If you are looking for an even better look, go get a leveling kit and get some 315's, take a look at my profile pictures I have them on my truck and I get quite a few complements and you sit up just abit higher that makes your truck alil more unique from what I have seen. Just my 2 cents though...also, if you go with 315's, make sure you get your spedo re calibrated. I got pulled over when I thought I was doin 75, turned out I was doing over 85

 

I had D rated 315's on my truck and I hated the way they rode/drove... I would consider trying an E rated 315, but the prices on them was just too high to justify. the truck drives/stops/steers so much better w/ the 285's than it did w/ the 315's

jmo