Q for those that moved from 275/70 to 285/75-18

Im sure a few have moved from 275/70-18 to 285/75-18. Im looking for some feedback from those that made the switch. Do the 285s ride any better, softer with the additional rubber?

Was your power/MPG hit moving from 275/70 to 285/75 about the same as moving from stock tires to 275/70s?

Any help appreciated!

 

275/65-18 is stock, and ~32” tall. Moving to a 275/70-18 bumps you up to a 33” tire. Same (really close)width.

285/75-18 is a “skinny” 35. 3” taller than stock, and about an inch wider. Substantially larger and heavier than stock!

In my opinion, you should strongly consider regearing to 5.29’s at this point. Ride should still be fine, assuming the suspension is up to snuff and you run adequate pressure.

 

just go to 295 70r18 8>)

 

Also a decent option. Compared to the 285/75, it would be about a half inch shorter and a half inch wider. Likely a touch heavier, and equally worth a gear change….
Just depends on if a fella likes a 35x11.25 or a 34.5x11.75 tire. Can’t lose with either, but the question didn’t mention a 295/70 as an option.


Since this size has come up, it’s certainly worth mentioning that there is a substantial difference in cost.

per Discount Tire website,

285/75-18 LRE Wildpeaks are $386 per.

295/70-18 is only $329 per tire. That’s $228 cheaper for a set of tires that is damn close to the same size. They are 3# heavier than the 285/75, which is pretty negligible.

 

Just got a new wheels and tire set up today. Made the switch from 275/70/18 to 285/75/18. Lost about 1 MPG but it’s only been a day so who knows. I will say the extra weight is noticeable especially taking off at the light. Road manners/ ride quality have not changed.