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Threw on some 285s today.

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Finally pulled the trigger on new tires today.  Went from the factory 265/65/18s to 285/65/18 Yokohama Geolandar X-AT.  My son got them at his shop at a great price.

 

Great fit on the stock 18s with a Rough Country level.

 

 

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GPS shows 51 mph at 50 mph speedometer indicated.  I can live with that.

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On 5/25/2021 at 9:13 AM, BamaBen said:

GPS shows 51 mph at 50 mph speedometer indicated.  I can live with that.

Surprised it's not a bigger difference.

How was it reading before?  Was it spot on?

Bigger tires than factory should mean that you're actually driving faster than reported on the cluster, isn't that right?

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These tires are the same height as stock so speedo should be really close. They are just wider then the stock. 

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Good look and I like the 285s on the truck. 

Currently running 275 55 20 from my sold off 2003 Sierra Denali. I couldn't let go of my forged Centerline Tomahawks.

 

Originally had 275 60 20, which went to the SD and think I'll be going back to a 285 60 20, if my Nitto 420s ever wear out.

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The Yokos are 1” taller than the 265 Wranglers, at least to the calculator below.  Speed difference varies as speed increases.

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Looks good...definitely a bit more aggressive looking!

 

How do they sound out on the road?

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Not too loud.  Definitely not as loud as a pure mud tire, but just slightly louder than BFG KO2s.  They may quiet down after a few miles to break them in.

 

I will say they have a stiff sidewall.  Much harder feel going over speed bumps at 33 psi.  Could be that my Wranglers were wore out too.

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So far avg says about 1 mpg less.  Given the speedo is off about 1 mph, that could be the reason.

 

Honestly, I haven't driven but about 50 miles since I put them on.  Chillin and grillin all weekend.  Back to the grind tomorrow so I'll get a good sense on in town mpg this week.

 

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Appreciate the feedback & interested to hear more as you put some miles on them!

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So after 3 days of regular mixed driving about town...some interstate, some downtown, lots of 55-65 mph stop and go  highways...I've averaged 15 mpg.  The Toyos are heavier than the little Wranglers I took off, so I guess it should be expected.  I won't know long trip mpg until next month when I have to drive to Orlando.

 

 

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