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255/85 R16 Owners Experience

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by rsbmg, May 8, 2011.

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255/85 R16's?

Poll closed Jun 7, 2011.
  1. My tire of choice has worked great in all conditions

    58.3%
  2. Ran em but didn't work for me, went wider and am happy I did.

    16.7%
  3. Ran wide before now run the skinnies and am much happier

    25.0%
  1. Aug 15, 2014 at 6:02 AM
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    jamtoz

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  2. Aug 15, 2014 at 4:05 PM
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    New 255/85/16 KM2 on steel 16" x 7", 6 Lug, 5.5" Bolt Pattern wheel

    33-1/2" @ 43psi
    [​IMG]

    Used Interco Trxus MT on steel 16" x 7", 6 Lug, 5.5" Bolt Pattern wheel
    (tires look brand new...just no knobbys on them. Traded it for Taco stock spare tire & wheel I had laying around......unknown mileage. Tread is super deep compared to a KM2.

    33-13/16" @ 43psi
    [​IMG]


    Both measured sitting up level on a level floor. Measurements are from floor to a level that was held level. Pics are just for reference...I only have 2 hands :D

    Ill have to check that thread out

    Not bad.
     
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  3. Aug 15, 2014 at 4:16 PM
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    BradyT88

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    35.5" on a 7" wheel? Was that a typo and supposed to be 33.5" :eek:
     
  4. Aug 15, 2014 at 4:25 PM
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    XXXX

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    ah...yep... :eek: :D

    Ill edit it...dam sausage link fingers
     
  5. Aug 15, 2014 at 4:27 PM
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    anyone here run the Interco Trxus MT's before?

    I haven't taken a look at it real good since I got it and that things beefy. Looks like a good performer.
     
  6. Aug 15, 2014 at 7:02 PM
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    I'm developing an inferiority complex over here
     
  7. Aug 16, 2014 at 6:53 PM
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    Anybody know of anybody running the SCS F5 wheels with 255/85s?

    I really want to pull the trigger on some of the 4.5"BS ones but i cant bring myself to do it without seeing the look. More importantly the potential for rubbing scares me.

    Anybody got info?
     
  8. Aug 16, 2014 at 7:13 PM
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    Dous on t4r.org used to run them
     
  9. Aug 16, 2014 at 7:23 PM
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    Mine are smaller than other 255s
     
  10. Aug 18, 2014 at 4:53 PM
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    plenty
    Got My Open Country Mt's this morning will post pics soon.
     
  11. Aug 19, 2014 at 11:36 AM
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    3" lift EIBACH coils w/ 5100's front, OME/ Dakar leaf springs w/ toytec adjustable shackles at 1.5" and 5125's out back. 33x10.5x15 KM2's Relentless DIY steel bumper.
    Let's see'em! Toyo open country MT is one of the best tires, IMO. Good choice
     
  12. Aug 19, 2014 at 12:07 PM
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    I just priced the Toyos. They're proud of those aren't they.
     
  13. Aug 20, 2014 at 6:20 AM
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    3" lift EIBACH coils w/ 5100's front, OME/ Dakar leaf springs w/ toytec adjustable shackles at 1.5" and 5125's out back. 33x10.5x15 KM2's Relentless DIY steel bumper.
    That's why I don't have them. I couldn't find a set in my $1k price range (including mounting, balance, and replacement certificates). I settled with my 2nd choice in km2s. My plan was to find the best price online, then have discount tire price match. That way if there are any issues, I'm able to handle it in person. Km2's came in right at $1k and Toyos would have been about $1.3k
     
  14. Aug 20, 2014 at 8:47 AM
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  15. Aug 20, 2014 at 9:29 AM
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    Yes they are. No way I'd pay that much for a tire. Got my KM2's for $190 per tire and I picked them up at Discount tire. We got ten of them and worked a deal with a friend of a friend who has a dealer account. Gave him $10 cash per tire...so $100 for 10 min of his time.

    KM2's dealer cost in this size was $180 2 years ago.

    IMO high mileage usually means harder rubber so less grip on rocks.

    Properly rotated KM2's should get similar mileage.

    For 5 tires I hope...
     
  16. Aug 21, 2014 at 3:21 PM
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    3" lift EIBACH coils w/ 5100's front, OME/ Dakar leaf springs w/ toytec adjustable shackles at 1.5" and 5125's out back. 33x10.5x15 KM2's Relentless DIY steel bumper.

    I paid $195 per tire and after the charge for replacement cert's, tax, and mount/ balance, it came out to just under $1K for 4 new 255's ($960 exactly). I felt like it was a good price considering all the other prices I saw. I had them price match
    Www.Onlinetires.Com. At the time they had the lowest prices.
     
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  17. Aug 21, 2014 at 6:50 PM
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    The local Toyo dealer wanted 440 a piece for them. I had My friend at the Local Firestone brought them in for me for 315 a piece...... so Yeah 1.3k was right.
     
  18. Aug 22, 2014 at 3:28 PM
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    SnugTop XV with yakima rack. Factory Cab roof rack. Full bedrug. Debadged. Full OME suspention kit, 866's & Dakars. SPC UCA's. Slee Sliders. ARB front bumper w/ M8000 Warn winch. FJ TRD Wheels. Cooper ST Maxx, 255/85r16
    OK...Am I nuts to consider changing from 255's > 285's?

    My Cooper ST's are starting to show some wear and it's time to consider new rubber in the near future. The 255 ST's have been great, no performance complaints.

    EDIT: ON second thought I do have one negative comment about my ST's. They have chipped and chunked quite a bit. Now, this need to be taken with a grain of salt considering the abuse they have withstood but it's worth mentioning.

    I'm considering 285's for two reasons.

    #1: I've wheeled more than I expected this summer and I'm starting to run some pretty rowdy trails. Weekends in the truck have replaced MTB'ing as my favorite free time activity. Thinking that maybe I won't have to air down as much with the 285 as the 255, and maybe they would be better in the rocks??
    #2: The 255 exposes my wheels a bit and they are slowly getting chewed up. I figure the 285's wider stance will help reduce the chance of additional damage.

    If I change to 285's or not, the Cooper ST Maxx is high on my list. I live in Northern Colorado, daily driver but my commute is short, trials are always steep rough and rocky.

    Thoughts?
    Cheers.

    Salt
     
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  19. Aug 22, 2014 at 5:16 PM
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  20. Aug 22, 2014 at 7:01 PM
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    Some 255's are taller than some 285's and vice versa. A lot of 285's go down a lot when loaded; I've seen some guys on here that have measured and their loaded 285's are like 32".

    Matt
     
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