285's vs 265's

[SF Jakey]

I've run 285's since the truck was new and could barely squeak out 15.5 mpg no matter what I did. Well, 60k miles later I switched to 265's and just got back from a ski trip to Tahoe, including traffic time, 4wd time and about 360 miles of freeway driving. 18.9 mpg! I can't think about all the fuel I wasted the last 4 years just for 1/2 inch of ground clearance. This truck has never seen 16mpg in its life. Just thought I'd share and try to help some others.

[markrinker]

I am going in for tires today on a 2001 2500HD. Was thinking about 285s - but will probably stick with factory the spec rubber.

Are your figures corrected for odometer error?

This truck tows a 25' gooseneck so highway mileage is important. It also plows snow, but always on asphault and doesn't need a really aggressive offroad tread pattern.

Any brand suggestions from someone getting great towing mileage?

[ 01-05-2006, 04:30 AM: Message edited by: Mark Rinker ]

[Kennedy]

I like the Michelin LTX MS tires. They wear awesome, and are quite with excellent mpg. The tradeoff with tires is that the harder, long wearing runbber has a bit less bite regardless of tread pattern etc.

[29OUTLAW]

I ran 285's Revo's on my old 02' and they wore horribly and I lost mileage! My new truck 265's Mich. LTX's like John and I love them so far. A little mileage drop but wear is great!!

[jbplock]

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