Anyone running 265/75 R16????

[superdosser]

I want to run a light truck tire on my 100. But I'm afraid to step up to a 285/75. Anyone running the 265/75? Words of wisdom?
Too skinny? Thinking of the Revo in a D load range....
Thanks -- Doss

 

[mtycruiser]

Why are you afraid to go to 285/75 ?
I'm running them (BFG AT/KO) with no rubbing at all and no noticeable power losss.
I did consider the Revos, which are probably better on road and not as good off road, Revos "look" skinnier when comparing same size tires. Even though I have not seen a LC100 with them I think they will look skinny.
If you do not want to go 285/75, stay with 275/70, I think they will look better.

 

[uzj100]

265/75 R16 are to thin. Step up and get the 285's or at least stick with the 275's.

BR,

uzj100

 

[superdosser]

I live at 4000 feet and drive up to 10,000' all the time. If I knew for sure that the 285s weren't going to kill my power at altitude I'd go for them (see my other posts). If it was just a little more sluggish/shower I'd go big -- but I'm afraid that I'll end up with a dog. Perhaps this is left over from my FJ62 days -- when I went up to 31's I really pooched myself on the hills. Wisdom is welcome -- thanks -- Doss

 

[uzj100]

ok, it will affect your power. The tires are bigger and weight more. I would suggest a supercharger and 285's.

On the bfg at size chart the 265's are 31.8 tall and 10.5 wide and the 275's are 31.3 tall and 11.0 wide. Not that bif of difference.

In your situation, I would go with the revo and the 265's unless of course you are stepping up to a $4k supercharger. The revo will help on the road more because it has a less aggressive pattern.

It will never be like the 62. Hell I had a '91 fj80 and you talk about slow with 31's. It was a sad day when I would drive up to the mountains of NC and get passed by bicyclers.

uzj100

 

[cary]

I am using the 265/75 on my 80 and they work fine. Next time I am going 285/75.

Cary

 

[Pitbull]

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I want to run a light truck tire on my 100. But I'm afraid to step up to a 285/75. Anyone running the 265/75? Words of wisdom?
Too skinny? Thinking of the Revo in a D load range....
Thanks -- Doss
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They will work fine plus they will work better in the snow.