Anyone running LT285/75/R16
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Josh-man
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Tell me more- why is the 255 better? Keep in mind I know very little about tires
Thin tires are better for traction in most situations. These trucks seem to just ride better on thinner tires as well. 255 is really as wide as I ever plan to go. They fill the wheel wells nicely, and fit well with a standard lift.
You're also going to increase road speed by another... 15%?? by going to the 285's. I don't know off the top of my head. This is good for mileage on the freeway, but you will notice the power difference on hills and off the start. 235's and 255's seem to be a good balance for these trucks.
You're also going to increase road speed by another... 15%?? by going to the 285's. I don't know off the top of my head. This is good for mileage on the freeway, but you will notice the power difference on hills and off the start. 235's and 255's seem to be a good balance for these trucks.
CDN38
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Hey Josh, I'm running the 285's on mine, with original Matt Lee Mach 5's. In order to fit the 285's you need correct wheel offset (Can't remember the exact measurement it is, but the Matt Lee's have it. Challenger Mach 5 alloys DO NOT have the correct offset to run these tires). Also running a 1.75" OME lift. No issues with tire clearance, drives fine on the highway, hills etc.
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The_Vermonster
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I love 255's but the price for a decent set of ATs is ridiculous. I think 235's are a better option all around.
I am speaking of the M/T tires only bfg km2's
They are a little taller at 33.3" vs the 285 at 32.8 or 9 I can't remember exactly, they work great and do not bind with the ome lift. I think the look better, are slightly lighter and work the same both are E rated
Also my speedo is dead on now
My 2 cents
They are a little taller at 33.3" vs the 285 at 32.8 or 9 I can't remember exactly, they work great and do not bind with the ome lift. I think the look better, are slightly lighter and work the same both are E rated
Also my speedo is dead on now
My 2 cents
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The_Vermonster
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It's not just his gut telling him to go with the narrow tire. http://www.expeditionswest.com/research/white_papers/tire_selection_rev1.html
ran one of the first sets of released km2's in 285/75 starting back in 08. Have since run many sets of different brands in that size. Trey has Yokohama geolanders in that size on his. I think Peppard is running goodyears in that size on his truck like yours Josh. He just drove down here from Boston last week and towed a nas 90 back. He was happy with how the truck tows with that size.
I ran this combo on my old NAS truck. I liked it then but they look like jeep tires to me now. Way too big. I'm all about the XZLs now.
The_Vermonster
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Do you have any pics? Those would be close to a 33x8.5 correct?