Farmhandz
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275/60 or 285/60
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Ready Go
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I have Fuel Variant 20x9-1mm wheels coming tomorrow.
I'm struggling with the 275/60R20 vs 285/60R20 debate also.
My OEM Laramie w/t pkg weighs ~72lbs.
If I go with 275/60R20 Firestone Destination AT2s or Bridgestone Dueler Ascent ATs the weight would still be 72lbs (4lbs heavier tire, 4lbs lighter wheel).
If I go with 285/60R20 Bridgestone Dueler Ascent ATs the weight would be 84lbs..and I'm really having a tough time with the extra 12lbs!
My Eibachs work VERY well currently with my OEM pkg, and the 275/60R20s should be no different, but the heavier 285s make me fret that the Eibachs would not be up to the task and then the pricey Fox 2.5 PEs will tap me for another 4g to get my ride comfort back (actually improve it..if I'm honest).
My 3.92 converts to 3.79 (275/60) or 3.74 (285/60), so not much difference there.
The 285 vs 275 is 0.5" wider & taller, so not big difference there either...although looking at previous posts/comparisons..the 285/Leveled looks SO MUCH TOUGHER!
Any thoughts and suggestions??
One thing I know for sure, my current OEM Bridgestones look dinky!!
I'm struggling with the 275/60R20 vs 285/60R20 debate also.
My OEM Laramie w/t pkg weighs ~72lbs.
If I go with 275/60R20 Firestone Destination AT2s or Bridgestone Dueler Ascent ATs the weight would still be 72lbs (4lbs heavier tire, 4lbs lighter wheel).
If I go with 285/60R20 Bridgestone Dueler Ascent ATs the weight would be 84lbs..and I'm really having a tough time with the extra 12lbs!
My Eibachs work VERY well currently with my OEM pkg, and the 275/60R20s should be no different, but the heavier 285s make me fret that the Eibachs would not be up to the task and then the pricey Fox 2.5 PEs will tap me for another 4g to get my ride comfort back (actually improve it..if I'm honest).
My 3.92 converts to 3.79 (275/60) or 3.74 (285/60), so not much difference there.
The 285 vs 275 is 0.5" wider & taller, so not big difference there either...although looking at previous posts/comparisons..the 285/Leveled looks SO MUCH TOUGHER!
Any thoughts and suggestions??
One thing I know for sure, my current OEM Bridgestones look dinky!!
HemiDude
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If it was me, I'd go with the 285s. While the 275s will fill the space better than the stock, the 285s will look like they belong there. The Cooper/Fuel setup I run currently weighs 83 lbs, and the ride is so much better than the 22s my truck came with. Even on my last Ram, going from the stock 275/55/20s to this setup, the ride quality was not compromised. My .02
Ready Go
Ram Guru
Thanks for that advice!
This morning, I was back to the 275/60s to keep it simple and same weight..now I'm leaning back to the 285/60s.
I know the 285s will have a more satisfying look! The tread is 16/32 compared to 12/32 on 275/60s or 11/32 on 275/55s..in theory, more rubber should mean more compliant with bumps(good)..but also more roll in corners(bad).
Price is a slight factor..~$1100 for 275s and ~$1800 for 285s.
I AM thinking the 285s at 84lbs could be a good gateway transition to hefty 95lb BFG KO3 35x12.5R20s in the future..especially if I were to up my game to Fox 2.5 PEs at some point..YES, even more $$$.
Truth be told, after getting Wifey-pooh her '24 Durango SRT392 AlcHEMI last October, my Ram only put on ~1700 miles, so MPG, ride perfection, etc can take a back seat to looks somewhat now.
