difference between 265 and 285

killerZ-71 · January 12, 2005

can someone tell me what the difference in the look is when you have a 265 75 16 on your truck and a 285 75 16 on your truck. does the 285 have a much meatier look, ect... does it give the truck a more aggresive stance than the 265. also, any problems with swithcing from 265 to 285 that i should be worried about. any help will be appreciated. thanx

99-2door · January 12, 2005

The tread is wider on a 285 and the overall tire diameter is taller.

Your speedo will be wrong (this can be corrected) and if you have aftermarket wheels you may have clearance issues.

And yes it does make the truck look more aggressive.

potz1999 · January 12, 2005

KillerZ-71-

I don't know how to upload pics in a post, but I have pics of my Sierra with 265's and 285's. If you can tell me how to upload them on this post, i will. Otherwise, if you want to try the email button and send me an email address I can send them to you. Don't worry, I won't spam you.

Chris

potz1999 · January 12, 2005

Never mind, I put my truck on car domain. Check out the old and new tires there.

http://members.cardomain.com/potz1999 My Webpage

killerZ-71 · January 12, 2005

thanx for the pics, i sent you my e-mail, so you can just disregard it. it looks like we both have the same hood, they are awesome. have you had any problems moving to 285's

budhayes3 · January 13, 2005

Here's mine with the 285's and factory wheels...no problems at all. Actually, me speedo got more accurate after the swap. (drove down the highway behind my wife's car w/ cell phones comparing speeds)

BBSilverado · January 13, 2005

sweet truck bud, I wish I had a short bed, but then I would loose the HD and the 8.1L

I love the black look with a regular cab short bed.

budhayes3 · January 13, 2005

Thanks man, your truck is pretty awesome too! HD's are great!

killerZ-71 · January 13, 2005

thanx for the picture, truck looks great!!!!

potz1999 · January 13, 2005

With my 4.10's and the 285's, my speedo is about 1 to 3 mph faster than the GPS. The only other problem I have is when I back up and turn simultaneously, the drivers side tire rubs the washer resevoir. I trimmed a little back from the black plastic inner wheelwells there so the resevoir is exposed. Also, my truck is a 2wd with a 3" lift. when I had my 265's on, it sat identical to a Z-71 with 265's.

Because of the 285's, I am going to lift the truck another 2" so there is no rubbing and personally, I think it will look better.