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265 vs 285 Is there much difference?

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Old 05-26-2014, 08:00 AM
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Default 265 vs 285 Is there much difference?

so i own pretty new (80% tread left) 265/75/16 nitto terras right now on my stock 16 steelies

I have a chance to get some used (55% tread left) 285/75/16 nitto terras for a good deal.

Should i do it? or just save my cash for new "real" 33's?

Is there enough difference between the two tires to even tell?
Old 05-26-2014, 08:11 AM
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Just save your money it'll be more worthwhile
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Originally Posted by eclipse3319
Just save your money it'll be more worthwhile
Agreed. Your tires are fine don't waste money on new ones.
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Originally Posted by eclipse3319
Just save your money it'll be more worthwhile
+1...the tires you put on will be almost exact....just 20mm wider (less than an inch) unless you love the look of the tire, or you are getting a CRAZY deal....just keep what you have....
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Originally Posted by sillybubba
+1...the tires you put on will be almost exact....just 20mm wider (less than an inch) unless you love the look of the tire, or you are getting a CRAZY deal....just keep what you have....
just re-read...the 'new' tires are the same make as the old.......just save your money.
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If you can trade for something other than Nittos then you'll be doing some good.
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I think you should buy my tires I see you are from the Midwest and I am selling 285/75/16 wheels and tires sounds like you might be the guy that's been texting me.
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The difference is 31.6 inches tall X 10.4 inches wide vs 32.8 inches tall X 11.2 inches wide. Is it enough to give you the look you want? Also if you really like the nitto's you have then you know how the tire is. I went to 35's with about the same jump in size and the look is all the difference in the world.



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