265/50 vs. 285/50 - Daily

[jmars]

Hey all,

Lookng for feed back from those that have made the move to a 285/50/20. I’m going up from stock 255s and a bit torn between going 265/50 or up 285/50.

I’ve read all there seem to be on tires for LR4s with 20s. Curious on real world use and changes you noticed in on road feel, fuel economy, towing etc with the 285 size (or even 265).

Our LR4 is a weekend rig, it sees fire roads (and slightly more), snow, and some sand(fall surfcasting). I also tow a 21’ boat come fall weekly for about 2.5months and see some slippery ramps at times.

I love the look and protection of the 285 of course but dont want to drastically change the perfomance of the LR for mine and my family’s needs.

Thanks for any feedback

 

[ncburch22]

I haven’t had 285’s personally. Currently 275/55, but from people I know running 285’s they’re a great tire option if not running a lift of any sort. Someone fit Auttoro Trail Blade MT’s in a 285/50 without issue and it looks pretty sweet on the OEM wheel.

 

[jmars]

Yes, saw that...thank you. I’m not all that concerned in regards to fit as it seems well documented they do.

More curious what to expect in road manners and such

 

[PaulLR3]

I'm thinking of going wider as well to add some wheel protection. Just bought a set of 20" 2016 LR4 take-off wheels. The dirt-embedded 19" wheels will be used with winter tires. The one thing I noticed is that each size wider throws off the speedometer by 1 mph. So by 285 width you're going 68 when the speedometer reads 65. Not a big deal, just something to be aware of.

 

[jmars]

Thanks Paul, hoping this can become a resource thread for those with 20s possibly making the jump to a 285.

JaguarDoc also confirmed with me that to fit in the spare tire well you will need to air the tire down to roughly 15psi.

 

[PaulLR3]

Thanks Paul, hoping this can become a resource thread for those with 20s possibly making the jump to a 285.

JaguarDoc also confirmed with me that to fit in the spare tire well you will need to air the tire down to roughly 15psi.

Or just stay with a 255-50-20 spare tire and keep air in it.

 

[jmars]

Variance isn’t to great between the stock and a 285/50 to cause concern?

For me the peace of mind of a full size and matching spare goes a long way, plus i rotate my spare in

 

[ncburch22]

I wouldn’t run a different sized spare. Prior to getting matching spare I had a smaller size on and didn’t drive much at all due to possible differential damage

 

[PaulLR3]

I wouldn’t run a different sized spare. Prior to getting matching spare I had a smaller size on and didn’t drive much at all due to possible differential damage

My tires are 255-50-20 and my spare is 255-55-19. Both are exactly the same size at 30.04". No risk of differential damage.

 

[jaguardoc504]

I have been running 285/50r20 for some time now.
A few thing I noticed: heavier steering feel, less bump steer when off-roading, better tracking at HWY speeds, and a much better/aggressive looking stance.

I always runs a full size, same type spare. If you are caught on the trail, in the rain, or in snow with a donut, or a standard road tire. The LR4's terrain response will go nuts. With the one wheel offering a different traction ability. The system will just think it's spinning all the time because of these different characteristics. Plus why not do the job the correct way. get a 20" wheel, and buy 5 tires. At worst you can swap you crappy tire onto the spare wheel, and only buy three the next time your ride needs new shoes.