255 vs 285

[WMDunkin]

I am in looking at tires and long story short, my stock size is 265/65/17 I am looking at going to 285/70/17 or 255/75/17. My vehicle has a GVWR of 6,100lbs (curb weight of around 5,000lbs). Would I notice any negativity with downsizing to a 255? On or off road? The 255/75 is way cheaper then the 285/70 and weighs a lot less. But my main concern is contact patch (on and off road) and wear.

For what its worth I am looking at BGF Mud Terrain KM, Hankook Dynapro MT, and Toyo Open Country AT II..... mainly.

 

[TwoTrack]

I have the 255/75 KM's on my Tundra. It still feels just as planted on the road as it did with 265/65's. I've never had any issues off road, and I've done lots of soft beach sand driving.

 

[WMDunkin]

Thank got any pictures?

 

[daddyusmaximus]

With a light vehicle like yours you should be good. I had to go bigger due to the weight of my truck. Still hate deep soft mud. Curious, with the BGF Mud Terrain KM, Hankook Dynapro MT, making the top 3, why the Open Country AT II and not the MT?

 

[WMDunkin]

Price mainly, and the km was a last minute add and the hankook is mild for a mud terrain.

 

[High_Country]

I'd for sure check out the Cooper ST Maxx in 255/80/17. Tall and skinny. Half way between an AT and an MT. I have a set on my 4Runner and love them.

 

[SSF556]

I am running 255/75/17 ST Maxx on my Jeep Grand Cherokee....I max out at 6200# fully loaded...no issues and they kicked *** in the mud 2 weeks ago at Uwharrie....

 

[TwoTrack]

Thank got any pictures?

 

[WMDunkin]

Thanks for the input guys. The may truly and get those KMs on sale.

 

[Dan Grec]

Where have you found the KMs on sale? for how much?

Thanks!
-Dan

 

[WMDunkin]

I ended up getting them from tirerack.com for basically 650 shipped to my house. not a bad deal.