275/70r18 or 285/70r18

I’ve got 2 inch lift. Have Icon Rebounds ready to mount.....need opinions on tire sizes. With 275/70 I have narrowed down to either KO2s or GY Ultraterrains. With 285/70 it’s Nitto RGs.

Price difference between the two sizes is roughly on average $375. Is the dollars worth it? Main concern is looks of course....would going up to 285/70 really make that big of difference given the overall price gap?? Would 275/70 look too small??

 

This is mine with a 4/2 with 285/70/18 Ridge Grapplers.

 

Its a personality thing IMO. Those 2 tires are very similar in real size. The 285 is 10mm wider and 14mm taller. If you’re the type that will be bothered and regret you didn’t go bigger, spend the 375.

 

Hard to tell, 285/70 is "only" 1/2" taller and less than 1/2" wider

 

Discount tire told me I could “try on” a couple different tires and sizes when I go get mine in a couple weeks. I’d imagine most shops would do the same for the business.

 

295/70r18 is noticeably bigger, and generally cheaper than 285/70 - any reason you’re not considering that size?

 

Mainly weight. Trying to stay under 60 lbs per tire but still be a “AT” tire.

 

That’s a good reason!

 

275/70 is a size readily available, stock on many HD trucks so if you ever need a replacement, on a trip for example, they may be in stock or arrive quickly. 285/70 is less common and will mean a tire will need to be ordered. That could be a few extra days waiting for a tire on an out of town trip.

275s are lighter, but they range in weight too, from about 54lbs to 61 or so. Then there is the tire choices- lots available in 275, many are 3 peak rated and priced less than 285s. Very few tires available in 285/70, the RG is about the only option unless you want at MT. And I believe the RG are NOT 3 peak rated if that matters to you.

I run 275/70s because the tires in 285/70 did not have the tread warranty and 3 peak rating I wanted and the cost was significantly less. I think that you would be happy with either size.

Here are 275/70s on a stock truck....look pretty good.

 

I think the 275/70/18 is the ideal all around truck tire size.
There are tons of options at a reasonable price compared to other sizes. Weight is not ridiculous and I think it is a large enough tire to look good with an aggressive tread on trucks with a 2.5” lift or below.
It is a highly capable off-road.
Plus on most trucks this size tire/wheel will fit in the standard spare location without modification.

I did not want to get rid of my 20s when I needed tires so I run 275/60/20 which is pretty much the same size tire.
I have a 275/70/18 as my spare.