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Max Tire Size/ No Lift
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Had to order the "D" AT/KO's in a 285, having them installed Friday morning. They had the "E" model, but I don't think I have enough meat on my wheels to make them ride smooth.
Of course now I have to decide whether to get the $25/tire no-questions-asked tire insurance (tire swap down to 3/32", no pro-rate)...
I usually don't buy the insurance, but I don't normally buy tires that I expect to last 60k miles and cost north of $150/per.
Of course now I have to decide whether to get the $25/tire no-questions-asked tire insurance (tire swap down to 3/32", no pro-rate)...
I usually don't buy the insurance, but I don't normally buy tires that I expect to last 60k miles and cost north of $150/per.
cruiser100
Comfortably Numb
Had to order the "D" AT/KO's in a 285, having them installed Friday morning. They had the "E" model, but I don't think I have enough meat on my wheels to make them ride smooth.
Of course now I have to decide whether to get the $25/tire no-questions-asked tire insurance (tire swap down to 3/32", no pro-rate)...
I have always pick up the insurance, used it twice. The first time I caught a nice sharp rock in the sidewall on a almost new BFG AT. At the time it was a $100 tire. The second time my
destroyed an MT on a curb-I didn't ask questions.It has paid for itself.
wouldn't the e be better for durability?? what i am asking it has to be stronger some where? side walls? etc any ideas how these are made and then rated?
10-ply instead of 8-ply. It seems they're better for heavier vehicles, like really heavy diesels. Supposedly the ride isn't as good, nor is the performance in snow.
Trunk Monkey
Moderator
Ride's fine, did great last winter.
Interesting, TireRack's specs for the E say the following:
285/75QR16
Blackwall
- Not Rated For Severe SnowServ. Desc: 126/123Q
- Load Rating E
Same here. I just replaced the D range 285's with E range. Perhaps it was a bad tire on my last set.. which only had alot of life of them (less than 30k of easy driving), but the new set seems to be a much smoother ride.
I lucked out that the PO had bought the insurance, and they honored it for me, when I picked up a long metal wire in the sidewall, so I only had to pay for 3 new ones.
I sold two of the tires to a fellow club member, and kept the best spare... now I am deciding whether to keep the old one as a spare, or go get another new E range, and keep the 5 in rotation.
I have been running 255/85s with stock suspension. I love the size, suits the Land Cruiser perfectly.
The 285-D's are installed..
The sun is blazing at the moment, so all my pictures suck.
These tires are definitely more truck'ish than the Michelins that were on it. I'm also running 50psi now where I believe there was only 35psi or so in the Michelins. The ride is good without much additional road noise, but they definitely feel more substantial.
The sun is blazing at the moment, so all my pictures suck.
These tires are definitely more truck'ish than the Michelins that were on it. I'm also running 50psi now where I believe there was only 35psi or so in the Michelins. The ride is good without much additional road noise, but they definitely feel more substantial.
Pint runs 295 Nitto's on stock rims. They look exceptional and I do not think that they rub.
90% of the time 50% of studies say that white letters on your tires make your truck better off road. I'm sure your all aware that huge sun glasses are coming back. Well so are White's Out!
90% of the time 50% of studies say that white letters on your tires make your truck better off road. I'm sure your all aware that huge sun glasses are coming back. Well so are White's Out!
hoser
SILVER Star
Wouldn't 50psi be a bit much for a stock weighted 100?
Maybe
Max is 65psi I believe.I'm running white letters on the passenger side and black on the drivers side... perfect compromise...................
j/k
285's with letters...no lift.
FullyLitLED
Supporting Vendor
perfect size without a lift...but I'd go 295s, you'll never look back!
I went just a little shorter and wider with my non-lift tires.
305/60/18
In old school terns they would be 33 x 12.50's
My tape peasure and calibrated eyeball on the truck tell me 32 x 12.50"
305/60/18
In old school terns they would be 33 x 12.50's
My tape peasure and calibrated eyeball on the truck tell me 32 x 12.50"
I went from stock Michelin LTX 275/70s to Revo II's 285/75 E-rated back in May and would do it again in a heartbeat! No lift yet, probably get around to that later in the year; no rubbing, even at full articulation off-road.
FWIW, the E-rated Revos had no issues in heavy Montana snows on my road trip last month; having said that, they have less than 10k miles, so the tread is very fresh. Surprisingly, even though they are heavier, my MPG has not been negatively affected at all; I think the weight of the tire but less revs per mile cancelled one another out so my fuel economy stayed consistent. (And yes, I do calculate for the corrected tire size when figuring MPGs)
I actually prefer the firmer ride, but yeah, the Michelin's were softer, no question; if you want a Camry-like ride, don't go with E's.
Running 38psi, great ride for my tastes, almost no visible treadwear yet.
I feel that the added capability, capacity, and durability of the E's is a fair trade for a firmer ride and a touch of lost acceleration...
FWIW, the E-rated Revos had no issues in heavy Montana snows on my road trip last month; having said that, they have less than 10k miles, so the tread is very fresh. Surprisingly, even though they are heavier, my MPG has not been negatively affected at all; I think the weight of the tire but less revs per mile cancelled one another out so my fuel economy stayed consistent. (And yes, I do calculate for the corrected tire size when figuring MPGs)
I actually prefer the firmer ride, but yeah, the Michelin's were softer, no question; if you want a Camry-like ride, don't go with E's.
Running 38psi, great ride for my tastes, almost no visible treadwear yet.
I feel that the added capability, capacity, and durability of the E's is a fair trade for a firmer ride and a touch of lost acceleration...
As a general rule, unless you're going to 35's or wider than 305 rubbing won't be a problem. Specific tires may vary as there is no absolute when it comes to dimensions (one man's 35 may be another man's 34).
r2m
Richard
I've mounted 295/75/16 BFG A/T's on my wifes 98 LC. Stock wheels, stock height. No rubbing with any type of street driving, but havn't had a chance to wheel it yet. They look great, but you can feel a little power drain and lower MPG. But hey, they look great!
