235/85/16 2.7 4cyl

Quick tire update, simply because I wish I had some of this info when I was searching and would like to pass it along.

Got a set of 235/85/16 General Grabber AT2's (E-rated, only option), zero rubbing, chalk test seems to like 33psi cold on my 09 access cab 2.7 .

Bought, mounted and balanced at walmart for~700, they'll tell you they cant do it since its not a stock size but if you ask to speak to a manger and sign a waiver then all is gravy.

MPGs wise I've only lost 1-2 at most depending on the day, no issues or anything getting going with the heavier tires.

I do find I need to rev a bit higher between shifts to cleanly shift, but it also sits about 2-300 rpm lower at highway speeds with the taller tire.

This tire absolutely makes snow its bitch.

 

x2

 

Definitely considering this size when my 265s wear out. I just worry it will look a little goofy with 2.5 inches of lift and wheel spacers.

 

Let's see some photos!

 

Shouldn't look goofy as they are almost the same diameter. Unless you don't like a skinny tire.

ETA: I would also like to see some pictures please. Thinking about using this size for my next tires.

 

I also would like to see pics...

 

yea, pics please

 

picture! If you want a specific shot I can take more when I get home

 

thanks, yes a few different angle would be great

 

I ran 235/85r16 on my last tacoma which had a 3" lift and it looked great in a utilitarian military vehicle kind of way. I would skip the spacers. I think that may look goofy.

 

Thanks. Looks awesome!

 

That should be enough pics? We've had over 20" of snow since yesterday AM, and I was out kicking some but in it while trucks with wider tires were all over, and struggling. The city plow truck was stuck, I almost offered to winch him free even though they had the backhoe there to rescue him.

 

those aren't the OP's General Grabbers though... they're Duratracs

 

sorry guys, got home after dark, but if you want more pictures with my grabbers ill take some first thing tomorrow.

Edit: Phil, where did you get that winch setup? Thats exactly what I want

 

I'm well aware they are Duratracs and not Grabber AT2s, I thought the thread was more about 235/85R16s than the exact tire brand and model.

I built the winch mount, here's the thread on it:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/354527-landphil-05-11-hidden-winch-mount.html

 

Jesus thats amazing, well done!

 

Thanks!

 

thats a sweet tire size.... i wish they made em in a P rated or load range C, Cus that general grabber in that size in a load range E is 12lbs heavier than my hankook dynapro in a 265/75R16 which is the same diameter.

 

Yeah, the grabbers are a heavy tire to begin with, the 235/85 'tracs are 47 lbs, vs. the 51 on the grabbers but I agree, would be nice if a C rated 235/85 was available.

 

So contrary to popular belief it looks like tall skinnies are good in the deep stuff, too. That is damn impressive for a stock truck with open diffs. I have been stuck as phuck in much less than that on my Firestone Destination AT's. I think my next tires will be 235/85r16's, either Duratrac or Cooper ST Maxx. Thanks for the pics!