Anyone running 255/85/r16's?

I'd like to run this size tire on my 02 Taco. So I want to see some pics, and what lift you used to fit these.

-Brian

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wheels-tires/257784-kmc-black-enduro-rims-question.html#post6361050

Post 9 has a pic

 

Thanks!!

 

requires axle work

 

How's that? Lol

 

Are you saying that i'll need a lift, if so I already know that. But axle work? As in chromoly axle shafts or something like that, i'm going to have to disagree.

 

Yeah I was planning on doing the 5100's + Eibach springs up front and in the rear I was gonna throw in some new leaf springs (not sure which ones yet). For a 2" lift or so. The wheels I have are 16"x8", 0mm offset, and 4.5" backspacing.

Edit: That truck looks pretty good, any more pics?

 

Yeah I have an ARB without a winch, and the 5100's are already on my truck hence the interest in the Eibachs.

 

This is pretty much what you have to do:

http://www.expeditionswest.com/equipment/tacoma/bfg_mt_km.html


I still rub with stock wheels at full lock. Only really happens when parking. Planning on putting spacers on soon enough.

You have to cut the pinch weld and cut some of the flares in back.

I am running 883 springs out front with deavers in the back. I had to install timbrens, because I was getting too much rubbing when hauling a full load with passengers.

This is full flex with no rubbing.

 

Yeah very true. I am good friends with someone who works at an offroad shop so that shouldn't be an issue.

Thanks!

 

255/85 R16 Owners Experience

Matt

 

Thank you for that link and all the info.

The current wheels I have do stick out farther than the factory wheels so I should have that on my side.

What are Timbrens? And where did you cut the back flares, any pics of that?

 

Thank you!

 

Timbrens are oversized bumpstops. If your wheels stick out past your flares you might end up crunching the flares as you flex.

I trimmed the the front side of flares where it wraps under the wheel well. I could get some pics for you. From my research it seems each persons cutting out back is a little different. This has to do with where you bed is positioned and what leaf springs you are running. Deavers relocate the axel to a center position, where as some brands do not.

 

Ah gotchya. I've read that the Deavers are the better spring because of that axle relocation. I'm still up in the air as far as what leaf springs i'm going to go with but i'm leaning more and more towards the Deavers.

Awesome! Your truck looks really good.

 

FYI the deavers are really soft. If I could buy again I would get something stiffer or some custom deavers for an extra leaf.

 

Yeah that's how my 4Runner was, trying different combos of this that and the other thing to get it where I want. Instead of new wheel$ why not try spacers?

Good to know as I do use my truck to haul my atv, dirt, etc

 

That's a smart way to think.

 

relocate the axel

 

I'm still debating on going with this size tire as well. It's between them or 285/75/16. I can't get the tire I want in 255/85 so it will be a tough decision.