Tyler_02

Hey guys i am needing to replace my tires soon and i was thinking about going a size larger..Am i going to notice a milage decrease or what are the pros and cons to a 285 to a 265

Thanks

MikeyB

Probably won't see a noticeable difference going from 265 to 285 if you stick with load range E tires.

MikeyB

rams2500

I bumped to a 285 on factory rims and thought it looked better. Filled things in nice. I run an 8ply(D) tire. Have hauled up to 30,000lbs and they carried it well. Now I don't do that often but occasionally. Hope this helps.

orr

I went to a bfg all terrain 285/70/17 load range e on my 08 3500. My buddy went with bfg all terrains 315's, 16 inch I think; on his 04 3500, his are load range d. Life comparison's are better for the load range d. My tires are worn to close to replacement after 60,000km. At 40,000 we campared them side by side and the e rated tire was worn x2. I did notice a slight difference in milage for the worst but only a few km per tank (50 or so). I'll probably stay with the bfg all terrain's but I'll definatly go to the d rated next time.

Tyler_02

Thanks for the advice guys i'm currently running Firestone Destinations M/T and looking to get the same tire in 285's

tslewisz

I'm running Dest M/T's in 285. No issues.

tslewisz

BTW, here's a VERY cropped (so it's a bit blurry) pic of mine w/ 285's