What New Tires Should I Install on my Toyota Tacoma?
In today's video, I go over the pros and cons of 265/285-sized tires for the 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma. Now that my old tires are four years old and have 50k+ miles on them, I'm trying to decide which size to go with!
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0:00 - Introduction
4:18 - 265 Pros + Cons
10:14 - 285 Pros + Cons
16:12 - Final Thoughts
One of the things I love about Chloe's takes is that they are always well reasoned so that even if you personally don't agree based on your own usage it completely makes sense why she did it and it gives a blueprint for others.
literally one of the most informative tacoma content creators. all my of questions were answered in one video. i knew it was good subbing to you when i got my tacoma
Hello everyone. Reminder: "285 is not the tire/size or diameter=Important detail in the size of a tire/wheel in a car." Meaning of 285=Width of the tire in mm, the part that touches the road surface. It's possible to have a small or large diameter tire in width as follows: 285, 275, 265, 255, 235(mm) in different wheel sizes: 16", 17", 18", 30", etc... Diameter=Tire size=28", 29", 30", 31", 32", 33", 35", 49", etc...
When installing a tire to a vehicle that’s jack up , not too high from the ground. I learned you can put a long pry bar or extension under it to lift it up, it’s much easier than crunching over and lifting it or seating down. I learned that from truckers videos when they install those massive semi’s tire that are heavy af. It saves your back 👍
Awesome video Chloe. For now I went with 265 KO2's because I didn't want to do a lift right off the bat. I'd imagine in the future I may go 275 C-load tires or 285s. It's really hard to decide and from what I understand if you want to be able to use all 6 gears you'll need a re-gear and that's not cheap. Also, if you don't mind this coming a tiny bit early... it frickin' rocks you're about to cross 100k subs! No one deserves it more.
I just got these 285/70/17 ko2 on my 2021 ranger last week. Absolutely love them. Definitely a huge upgrade over stock tires especially in snowy, slushy Utah. They are definitely not cheap but absolutely worth every penny. Great vid!
Love the K02's. I ran them for years off road, on road, and anywhere in between. Never had a puncture, never got stuck, and they are really good for low road noise. Great choice!
I definitely love my 265/70r17 tires. No rubbing and no fuel loss. I just purchased Method 316 rims with 0 offset. Cannot wait for them to come in and get them on my Taco. Fell in love with Method rims after I saw them on your truck, thank you 👍😁
How has this set up been for you?
Another great and informative video Chloe. I run 265/70 R17 Trail Grapplers on Forerunner TRD wheels. I considered going to 285’s but was told by many people that there would likely be rubbing at full turn and articulation. Not to mention requiring a BMC. I do have +/- 3” lift but didn’t want the potential hassle. I agree with many that 285’s would look great, but then again so would 35’s. One mod usually leads to the next.
Facts on the 35's.
Do u install diff drop mate?
@@markuran3152 I didn’t have to do the diff drop.
@@thomasw5003 how bout the cv angle?
I would go with the 285 tires, also congrats on almost 100k subs!!
Fun fact about about the BF goodrich they are on the smaller end in the same size as other brands. I found this out after putting them side by side a lot of brands. My toyo AT 2 Xtreme im running now in 35inch vs the 35 ko2 happens to be bigger
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I run the 265 ridge grapplers on my sport 4x4. The reason i chose both the sport and these tires is I don't do a whole lot of off road stuff. I'll ride in some grass and mud taking the dogs to the park and a few times a year go through some mountain trails to get to some cabins, but 98 percent of what i do is regular driving. The grapplers have performed well in Ice, snow, mountains and soft grass so far. I've not really tested them past this. They do pretty good in heavy rain puddles. I've heard people complain about their ability in rain but i haven't had any issues yet and i live in a place it rains a lot. I've been pleased with both the truck and tires/tire size. Plus the these tires give it a great look. I will probably do the same again when they need to be changed.
Depends on what you do with the truck. For off-road I always want the biggest tire that will fit under the truck. Bigger tires let you air down more and make big holes feel smaller. Doesn’t do you much good if you have giant tires that you can’t turn though. Went from 33’s to 35’s on my Silverado and the 35’s feel way better all around. Smooths out the small chop and take big hits better too.
Hi, my Tacoma trd offroad (2019) come with 265/70R16 , I buy one years use, and I change for 265/75 R16 just a little bit more high profile and I m very Happy. Before the Tacoma , I run FJ CRUISER 2011 for 10 years with 285/70 R17 with the FJ CRUISER, not problem to fit , you have more space for big tire... with stock suspension, I don't have the stock suspension on the FJ but they fit . For the Tacoma I m gonna put the ARB HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION WITH THE ARB ARM control, but I m gonna stay with the 265/75R16.... this size are easier for the mechanic, for all the moving parts and for the millage ( I m Canadian gaz are way more expensive) . And this profile 75 are good for offroad, I run FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W 10 ply, I like a lot we have a lot of Snow in my area and they are great. Thank for you r video, you have a great KZhead channel
Good video Chloe and good info about tires 🛞 i appreciate it I’m always learning something new about trucks 🛻 on your channel 😎💪🏾💯
The 33s (285) are better if you want an extra inch of ground clearance for getting over off-road obstacles so the diff isn't scraping or getting hung up. The guys at 4WD 24-7 have a video called "31 v 33 v 35 inch Tyre Mega Test" and determined that 33s are perfect for a mid-sized truck and 35s are perfect for a full-sized truck. Getting maximum fuel mileage is fine for a street truck but with a 4x4 the priority is performance and puncture resistance. You can still get "good" gas mileage with the 6-cylinder because it isn't a gas-guzzling V8, and 33 inch (285) tires are not a huge increase in size over a 31 (265).
Thats only if you're willing to go down the rabbit hole of cab mount chop, viper cut, grinding down, regearing, etc. They might fit when you put them on and drive regular roads but once you start ofroading they'll rub like crazy as the suspension compresses in and out. Also, I've offroaded a lot for many years on moderate trails with 31 inch tires and have never scraped the diff. Most likely ifyou're on a trails that difficult that require 33 inch tires you'r also going to need front and rear steel bumpers and full underbody armor. 33's are just a money pit IMHO. I like 31's or 32's.
@@johnnytorres277 a gear change is a Great idea. I put 265/75/16 on my Tacoma and that's only one inch taller than the stock 245/65/16 tires and now my automatic transmission doesn't want to stay in 6th gear on the highway. I think 5.30 gears would be good for 33 inch tires
@Lunchbox Larry another project for the channel.
Zero offset wheels 255/80r17 4runner and 255/85r16 Tacoma is the easiest stock suspension 33's you can add to light Trucks and SUVs. minor rubbing easy adjustments works offroad as well.
@@silvrr2 yup and they are true 33s, get better mileage, and as I'm sure you are aware a tall skinny actual has more traction off road when air down in all but really deep sand or when you need float in deep snow. Even then, the physics of it actually shows that the contact patch overall surface area is essentially the same as a wider tire but in a longitudinal way vs. Across the tire. Sort of like a ski vs snowshoe. Both keep you on top of snow but achieve the surface area differently. Many channels have done a good job of showing the actual science behind the tall skinny being beneficial. I think most like the stance of 285s but I actually prefer the 255s in looks too. To each their own of course.
I have 265 KO2's on my 4Runner. And I agree, in the rain, it is definitely not a good grip for the road. I slide a lot, and have to be very careful when taking turns. I also think my 265's are probably too small for the lift I have, and if I could afford the 285's, I would probably do those or 305's
I just put 4 Toyo 265/70/17’s on my 2012 FJB Edition FJ Cruiser. Love them!! 😉 I would say that once you had the Toyos on your truck you will change your mind about the KO2’s!
have you thought about going with 275/70/17's .. i have them on my 2nd gen . i downsized from the 285's and the rubbing issues went away.. have a decent lift (running Bilstein 6100, add a leaf for the rear, coilovers) about 2" lift . this set up works good for me. and i went with the 285's on my GX. since i use the tacoma as a daily, it hasn't killed my mileage and it's still fun to run easier off road trails . if your choice is between the 285's and 265's i'd go 285. but if you can, pick the 275's and have fun with them
Funny, I just bought a brand new 2023 Tacoma TRD Off-Road last Friday and was stuck on this very same question. So I went to one of our local off-road shops out here in Albuquerque called "Desert Rat" and lucky for me, they were pretty knowledgeable on this. They said that mods were necessary for 285's and so what I did is I went with some Bilstein 5100 series shocks, Maxtrac 2.5 spacer kit, and some 265/75/R16 Toyo MT's and some aluminum aftermarket wheels. The new shocks will be more plush, allow me to level the vehicle while raising it just slightly, and the 265/75's will fit beautifully. It will be around 2.5-3 inches higher which will give me some decent gains in off-road capabilities but I won't really be sacrificing much in terms of power, on-road comfort, or gas mileage. I went with Toyo MT's because that's what I've been running on my FJ Cruiser (295's) since I bought it in 08. I get 55 thousand miles on them, they do great in all types of terrains, and even though they are MT's, they are radials and balance well. Great videos, keep em coming.
Excellent Video! Thanks for information
Excellent video. I am literally adding 285s to my 4 runner this weekend
so, i am currently on my second set of the BFG KO2 tires. i have a 3in lift in the front and somewhere close to 3.5 in the back. i ran 285/75/r16 tires (E Load) with a 1 inch wheel spacer. i had to do the pinch weld mod, and a cab mount chop and it still rubbed. that said, i loved them. granted i had a 15 minute commute to and from work. i regeared with nitro 4:88 gears and it felt like a different truck. it mitigated the loss in power and actually gave me some of my mileage back that i lost. once i changed jobs and, my 15 minute commute went to a 45-50 minute commute, i had to change them. like my fuel economy dropped drastically. i tried out the General Grabbers and while they were a decent tire, i had a front upper ball joint go and it ruined my tires. i went back to the 265s and im glad i did. i ran my 285's for about 70+ thousand miles and i never had an issue with them.
The stock gears are way too tall even with the stock tire size. You have to spin the 3.5 for power.
Great video. I'm going with the Toyo Open Country R/T's for my Tundra 👌
I just went up to 285/75R16 Ridge Grapplers and it gives my 2020 Tacoma such a beefier profile. I did 3”/1” Pro Comp Leveling Kit, the gas mileage is not as good but the look I was going for is completely worth it. I’m so glad that I stayed with the 16” wheel, all the rubber just looks outstanding in my opinion.
I had the same lift and tire size on a 2008 Tacoma. The most expensive upgrade I done was a custom turbo system.
Did you re-gear?
@@joelbucy6507 negative
Hi Chloe, I’m using the Falken Wildpeak 65/17 Tires I really like these tires. They handle very well.
Tires seem to be a compromise. On my '17 Tacoma, I went from the stock Goodyear kevlars to Goodyear Duratracs, and stayed with the stock size 265/70x16. I probably lost 1mpg due to weight increase, but only ~40 lbs/tire from ~37 lbs. I'll likely go back to a lighter weight tire next time although my Duratracs have performed well off-road and in snow. I can't fore see going to a 50# K02. Good video btw. On my '03 Tacoma, the 40# Duractracs seem to be my limit for what the older lower powered '03 can acceptable-to-me drive/power/accelerate.
After doing some physics (approx. I = mr^2) the larger tires require 20-25% more torque to accelerate or decelerate when compared to the smaller tires. Which will also change when you add the wheels. That’s seems kinda significant though
She just upgraded the differential so a lack of torque is probably not a problem.
@@kalijasin either way it requires more torque, but with a regear, you may be right. She may not feel it
Ive got a 2 in lift with 265/70/17 and i love the look!
275/70/17 with those rims look great! also the 5th tire fits in the spare slot under the bed!
265’s are your most economical smartest choice for off-road with your stock lift truck. 285’s pros: longer and wider footprint so better traction with slightly more ground clearance, looks cooler! Cons: heavier tire increases stopping distance, decreased fuel economy and robs power.
I run 285 Toyo RT tires. I have had great results running Toyos, they are heavy but I hats what makes them so durable!
Nothing better than the sound Of fresh New Tires
Agree...I hydroplane easy it feels. I have the same BF Goodrich All Terrains as you.
Hello. I really appreciate your content. I think there is one minor error that might hang people up. You mentioned that the 265 is the stock tire size on a 3rd gen Tacoma. But you end up needing wheel size and the ratio number to get to the diameter. The 265/70R17 that you are talking about is 31.6" in diameter. My stock 2023 Tacoma TRD Off Road came with 265/70R16 (not 17) so it is a 30.6" diameter tire.
If you get tired of the ko2’s give the nitto ridge grapplers a try. They’re super quiet on the highway and have great traction Offroad. I always try to fit the largest tire with the least amount of lift
Agreed but $$$
Absolutely ridgegrapplers are my favorite tire! They ride so nicely!
I actually have been pretty impressed with the 265 stock Wranglers. When it comes time to replace though I'll likely get Toyo AT3's or Wildpeaks in 275. I mostly take forest roads and some snow here in the PNW , no mudding for me.
I’ve been really happy with the wildpeaks in 275. good on wet roads and not a lot of road noise would def recommend
Great video, I am also very satisfied with the stock wrangler tires and I do get out on forest service roads in all weather conditions but K02 in 265 will be my upgrade. I am also in the Pnw
The Toyos are really nice 👍
285🙏🙏🙏
@@brianweir6024 getting these bad boys next week - it is time!
I agree. Yeah the 285's look slightly better, but the negatives are too many....MPG goes down 1-2 mpg, potential rubbing issues, cost, etc. Great video, as usual, Chloe! You do a wonderful job with your channel :) I will pick up a 2024 Taco TRD OffRoad Premium very soon. Can't wait to see your new wheels once you pull the trigger!
I installed the Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme 265 70 17 with new 17 inch wheels on my TRD off Road. The issue going to the 17 is that it is like changing the gearing, making the truck shift more than when stock. Next time I am going with a 265 65 17, which will bring it back to a stock size while still using the 17 inch wheels. I have had KO2's before, but the Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme are much quieter.
Oh I already know what your going with. My answer is 285/70/17 right! 😂 I knew it. You’ve already rocked the 265’s there’s zero reason to go that route again. You’re not worried about fuel consumption we all already know that. It’s nice but not the decision maker. You’ve already put a ton of $$ into your baby so a few more bucks isn’t going to stop you from the look you love. Also the functionality off road most definitely helps you make this decision. So thanks for your videos and sharing your love with us. Besides San Diego is beauty but we all know Chula Vista and other surrounding communities don’t have the best roads. I know I’m in California too. Now Florida… they got some beautiful roads. Ok thanks again! I know I’m right. Hahaaa My two sons both have Tacoma’s!
I took my girl's advice she compared it to using heel it's roughy but looks better and I agree 285s look good thanks for the vid Chloe
8:32 Running 4wd in the rain says it all. The new KO2 features a hard rubber that wears longer, but isn't worth a lick on wet pavement. They're a popular choice in the more arid, western states. I'm running Wildpeak AT3's in 255/80/r17. They're great in rain, snow, & hold their own off road. They're taller than 285's & weigh 52.5 lbs in load range E. No loss of power in my 6MT Nissan Frontier.
Kenda Klever RT is my favorite tire so far. I’ve ran BFG ko2, TOYO mt, and Kenda mt2.
If I was going to loft my 4x4 sport I'd go with the larger tire. My heavy off road days are behind me now and health problems u will keep the suspension stock. Right now I have Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac. They were on the truck when I bought it and are doing pretty well in the snow here in Michigan
I went with Cooper STT PRO 265/75/16 on my Tacoma TRD PRO. 3,200 miles cross country on 285's was very expensive. They looked great but switched to 265.
Can I fit 33” Nitto Ridgrapplers on a stock 2019 TRD Pro or will 33” tires fit without trimming/rubbing? 285’s?
don't go too big unless you have adequate lift and bumper, 285's will fit with no issues on your rig. I have 2.5 lift , plate bumper and cabin mount chop, I got 35's but I don't like them that much, they look great but not fun busting a U or making sharp turns (think about them drivethru trips) and extra weight = more wear and tear and it adds a decent amount of weight which will make your already crappy mileage even worse I have Maxxis Razr MT they have held up pretty good so far, I have lots of experience running Hankook DynaPro MT's and Toyo Open Country MT and never had an issue with either. If money weren't a factor I would just splurge and go with Toyo Open Country, but for the value and price point I think Hankook DynaPro is where it's at. Tires are one thing I would NEVER go cheap on
285 all the way, i have 275 KO2 on my 2020, looks great, but my next set is definitely 285’s. Good luck❤
Like your videos. If you're into offroading, then go with the 285's and regear to a 5.29. You'll appreciate getting the power back after putting the 285's on, pick up 1 - 1.5mpg and your truck won't be screaming at you going uphills trying to find a gear.
Just recently went with 255/75R17 KO2s on my 07 taco, would’ve gone with 255/80 but they don’t make the KO2 in that size and I get big discounts on BFG tires. I really wish they made the KO2 in a 33x10 or 33x10.5
I ran 265 on my yota and I ran them for a while. I installed a 3.5 inch lift kit so the 265 looked funny with the stock rims so I installed a 0 offset rim with 285 they are perfect..... Does rub on full articulation but if you plan to be on the highway no worries... I actually think the transmission runs a little bit smoother
Good job hero 💓
I'm using 265/75R-16 BFG KM3. im in the SF east bay and I know what you mean about the rain. I had a little slipping when it first rained, but got less as the rain went on. I thought it was because of the mud terrains blocks with fewer sipes, but since you mentioned it with the ko2s, i know better now. to help, I kept two 50lbs bags of gravel in the end of the bed at the tailgate. Id be curious to hear how your tires handle at freeway speeds.
Thanks for mentioning the ko2 wet weather performance. I live in the pnw and went to a falken at3 for better on road performance.
If I remember you have a 3:1 lift on your Taco. I'd go with the 285's as long as there's no rubbing issues that can't be adjusted by cutting back the frame where needed..
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My Silverado's got 255/70R17 General Grabbers as stock and they're only 32lbs. I was going to go to a 285/75R17 Yokohama A/T tire, but they're 60lbs! I'm pretty sure a 28lb per tire increase would be felt in the gas pedal, handling, and MPG. I want to go bigger, but might settle on a 265 or 275 to save weight. It's a full size truck, so visually it can certainly handle a larger tire.
I went to 285/70 17 Ridge Grappler from the stock 265/ 70 16 and lost 5 mpg. My 17’s weighed 83 lbs where the stock 16’s weighed 46 lbs. The 285 on 16’s seems like a good compromise. Getting in and out is a bit harder of course with the 2 inch lift I got also.
Can I fit 33” Nitto Ridgrapplers on a stock 2019 TRD Pro or will 33” tires fit without trimming/rubbing?
On my 2016 taco I put 275/75/18 on my stock truck, no rubbing anywhere after about a week I finally did my 3” leveling kit
I run the 285's on my 4Runner and it works awesome and looks killer with 2 1/2'' lift.
I run the ko2’s on both Tacoma and ram 2500 and really don’t have a problem in the rain here in Michigan. Fantastic all around tire.
Good to know, I run ridge grapplers, 265 70 17, the back end gets pretty slippery in any kind of wet or ice. Enough to scare me and I drive a lot slower. I didn’t like it.
I have a jeep wrangler and have the same tire and I have no problem in the rain either here in minnesota. In fact at my brother's cabin it's 20 to 30 percent grade to get up his driveway and I had no problem getting up it with about 2 inches or so of slushy snow with the 4wd engaged.
Went from 265/70/17 LT General Grabber ATx to 285/70/17 E Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT on my 2014 4Runner. I have an OME 3" lift so they fit. I did need to do some trimming on my front inner fender wells and remove the front mud flaps. Other than that they fit fine. The Generals weigh 47 pounds and the Mickey's weigh 63 pounds. I did lose about 2MPG but otherwise they ride and work better particularly off road...
I have a 2020 TRD Off Road Tacoma, and I just put some KO2s on it. I went with 285/75 R16 because I love my stock wheels, but I wanted the 33" tires. I upgraded to a 3"/2" leveling kit for clearance and don't have any rubbing on body components. I am getting a bit of rub at full lock on the A arm, so I picked up some 1" wheel spacers. That should give me clearance from the suspension, and still keep me clear of the body at full lock. The 33s look amazing on the truck!!
1 INCH wheel spacers????!!! You should not run 1 inch wheel spacers.
@@bogotstogoskiing Should I go to 1.5"?
You should get new wheels. Lots of problems with spacers
I went with 265/75/16. Gave me a little more height than stock. Will not compromise as much gas mileage, although, it will still suffer some.
I am about to get a 3” lift and use 265/75/16 tires. How has your experience been with those tires?
I have 265/75 16s on a stock Tacoma. You don’t need the lift for that size.
@DavidIJ do u have a trd cause trds have lift
@DavidIJ have you gone offloading with them? And if so any rubbing?
@@Mr_Chicken314 no rubbing at all. It’s the only size that will fit without any mods to suspension. Great tire and vast improvement from the stock tires.
You should go with 35’s in the BF Goodrich KO2! I love them!
I run 255/80/R17. 33s but don't need any lift or trimming to fit them. Skinnier tires also do better in the snow.
I was tossed also and decided on a 275/70/17 and as someone who’s been a lifer BFG guy I switched to the Falken in a C load range.
I did Nitto Ridge Grapplers and they are super quiet and look great.
My guess you will mount the 285 tires. I would advise calibrating the speedometer for the taller tire. Adjusting the gear ratio in the differentials may return some of the fuel economy with a hit to your torque. Awesome discussion!
Hi Chloe , Jay from SWF I tried the 265/65/17 KO2s but I put 2” blocks on the rear and Fox 2.0 on rear and Fox 2.0 adjustable on the front , I went with Mickey Thompson Baja Legend 275/70/17 I Frigging love em. Great I wet and sand. / not much snow in Naples FL😎. Best choice ever $1380 M/ B/ out the door ❤❤
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Great video! In my opinion gears ARE DEFINITELY required for 285’s if you don’t want the truck to be gutless. If you regear there’s no reason to go 285’s… just go to 315’s. A small 35 is perfect for the 3rd gen.
Nah. Simple tune is enough for 285's. I have 285/75/17 and the truck feels like it has stock sized tires with a tune.
@@cobratuner you’re just used to it. If you put your stock tires/wheels back on it would feel like an absolute rocket. That’s the difference in having proper gearing. If you still have your stock set up throw them on and find out 👍
I think the 265 tires are great for people that don’t lift their trucks. If you’re already lifted it just makes sense to go up a size. Just keep off-roading and upgrade what you need as you go. I went rear bumper first after breaking, sliders after the predator steps broke, 3in lift/level stock control arms and then 285/75/R16s. I have a 19 OR 6MT, the factory lower gearing helps turn my 285s better than the autos. If you’re planning on re gearing then go as big as you want! My current setup is the rough country 3in struts (front) and blocks/shocks (rear), stock control arms and leaf springs, 285/75/r16 Yokohama Geolander MTs, and 1.5in spidertrax hub centric wheel spacers. With my alignment set at 1.5 degrees of caster and removing mudflaps I do NOT rub at all! Full tuck and full steering lock she moves freely! Currently sitting at around 15/16mpgs at 40psi and a soft topper over the bed. My next upgrade will probably be the method bead grip wheels and get the correct offset to ditch the spacers. If you get MTs I highly recommend the geolanders! But I think next time around I’m going to try out the wild peaks and see how they do. Hopefully with the less aggressive tread I’ll get back a few MPGs or even one will make me happy. I think we are all hoping you go with the 285s! You’re already lifted with a better setup than a few of us, I’m sure you’ll love it and never go back!
Lift makes no difference when suspension articulation is significant. If you go off-roading, you WILL RUB when using 285mm wide or larger with or without a lift. You have to consider what happens when the truck is not driving on a perfectly flat and straight asphalt surface.
As long as you don’t have to do a CMC go for it. Otherwise it’s not a small deal to chop your frame as everyone seems to think. And if you have to Lift even more I don’t think it’s worth loosing that downtravel.
Chloe, I couldn't find your previous video about the max size tire for a gen 3 Tacoma. Would you please tell me what is the max size tire for a stock TRD OffRoad is. Thank you.
285's are great on my 2nd Gen with just a leveling kit and front bumper.
The best "get to the point video ever". Thanks
Should give the new Mickey Thopson Baja Boss A/T a go one of these days. They perform way better in rain/snow than the K02 and have a super aggressive tread pattern for a A/T, looks almost like a M/T.
Here to learn... Can't wait to get my 🌮 Tacoma TRD... 😉
Go for 285’s. The off-road performance and look are great.
I get poor traction w/ KO2 here in the Seattle with my V8 4Runner, I’ve tried BFG, Nitto, falken and Toyos both ATs and MTs. For me the best ones were Toyos AT3s, will try Baja Boss ATs nx time.
I am running Duratrac 285 70 r 17 on my 2nd gen Taco and they look amazing and run great. I have a slight bit of rubbing with tight turns or if there is a lot of weight in the bed. They have also saved my butt a few times on the trails.
What’s the load range on your tires?
you just love K02...my next set is 285 Baja Boss A/T
Chloe I have to respectfully disagree with the KO2s. I have now run two sets of Nitto Ridge Grapplers on my 18 TRD Sport. This set is on 70k. My truck has a total of 217,000 miles and I drive Uber part time. The Nittos are 265/70/17. They are the 10 ply version and have had no chunking or cracking. Yes, they are getting close to needing to be replaced… but since they are rated for 60k and I have beat that… The fuel economy drops by about 2 MPH with these… but in Georgia where it is so wet.,, the wet weather traction makes the $1000-$1200 installed price worth every penny.
Do you get any rubbing on the 285s? Love your channel by the way!!
Wow...great idea sweets!! I have 265 but dig the 285 size. Beefier is better right? Like em.
I would probably choose a more modest 265 economy tire for daily driving and have the 285 K02s on a second set of wheels for off-roading.
If you can handle it 285, wondering if you had any issues with them staying balanced. I had a set on my Tundra, got rid of them after 6 months.
A droop setup on Tacoma’s is the way to go. Extended travel setup that lets the wheels hang down more with minimal lift (1”-1.5”). This let’s you keep the center of gravity low while being able to get over the same obstacles.
I have the 285 on mine and love them
285 for weekend warrior fun. Stock Goodyear for M-F. Would be safer for wet weather driving.
i run mickey thompson baja bosses 35x10r20 on a 3 inch lift and love them even in winter
I got lucky with my set of 285's, did a straight trade with my old 265's with someone who was moving back to LA when gas was at an all time high last year. Might go up a tire size when they wear out.
285 and 265 are the WIDTH, in millimeters. The overall diameter is also dependent on the rim size and the profile. Flotation tire sizing is more straightforward than metric.
I have 285 70-17 on my taco but I give you one word of advice make sure you have the correct lift for the tire size they will rub the front tires when you turn the wheels left to right been there done that had to go to downsize my tires to stock tires
255/85/16 o' 255/80/17 KM2 . They are the best option , but they are little know , you have to investigate and you will see that they are the best features for your truck , it is the military configuration, they are light , tall but better maneuverable , personally I use them in my all terrain vehicles.
You should also consider being about to carry around a full size spare. Will the 285 still fit under the bed? Or will you have to relocate the spare to the bed itself?
It fits…
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5.29 gears and 33x12.5r17 general x3s here... touch loud on the hwy but good in the mud and snow.
Chloe your awesome I have a 2022 do you think is worth getting a 3” rough country lift on my truck or should I go with something different.
Don't forget that the roads in California are always super slick during the rain season because of all the oil & stuff that accumulates during the rest of the dry season. There really isn't going to be any general purpose / AT tire suitable for that situation. Just have to drive slower and be a lot more cautious.
Great username, I love that movie Hackers
There’s been so much rain here in the last two weeks it’s sparse if minimal there any oil on the road is left. Speaking from experience.
@@TheShuey1234 true. But I don’t know when Chloe was experiencing the slick tires: when the rain started or several weeks into it.
It's not all about oil and stuff on Cali roads. Most highway sections are made of concrete, and they don't absorb water as great as asphalt.
Ko2s are not the beat in the rain, there are better ATs for that