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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

    7 vote(s)
    58.3%

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

    2 vote(s)
    16.7%

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

    3 vote(s)
    25.0%
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  1. Mar 26, 2015 at 2:41 PM
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    BradyT88

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    Don't fuck them up! Just saying, BFG doesn't make that size of tire anymore...

    As for whether you can, I'm sure you and groove them some, but I don't know how much. I should give it a try on my front tires. haha If I kill them I'm not out much.
     
    BradyT88, Mar 26, 2015
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  2. Mar 26, 2015 at 3:03 PM
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    CanisLupus

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    Pretty sure they're coming back after they restamp with Euro stuff? That's the last I heard anyway.

    Matt
     
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  3. Mar 26, 2015 at 3:18 PM
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    BradyT88

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    Yeah, but who knows how long that will be... They estimated this summer-fall, but sounded kinda flakey about that estimate in the article I read on it though. But several websites (to include BFG itself) have completely yanked the 255/85 KM2.
     
    BradyT88, Mar 26, 2015
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  4. Mar 26, 2015 at 3:27 PM
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    MatthewMay1

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  5. Mar 26, 2015 at 3:44 PM
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    MatthewMay1

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    The low price of them is very tempting for when I need a new set. I would get this size and do lots of trimming. ~2" lift is what I have
     
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  6. Mar 26, 2015 at 4:06 PM
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    Heading to this size when my rugged fails wear out. Anyone have any feedback on the Cooper ST Maxx?
     
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  7. Mar 26, 2015 at 7:45 PM
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    Well I have about 4 of them that are pretty worn like this3d13f79d64fbbb0ab3ddd55d66ec3cf2_b362aad814a96c71022dddf999addaecdc7cf957.jpg
     
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  8. Mar 26, 2015 at 7:55 PM
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    I've been reading some threads about the 6 speed and that 6th gear is too tall so on the highway it runs at too high rpm and sucks a lot of fuel. Would anyone know if the 255/85/16 tire make the rpms drop some on the highway?
     
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  9. Mar 26, 2015 at 7:55 PM
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    Love mine. Great in the snow even at 35psi all around. Coming from my mtr's I am very please with them.
     
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  10. Mar 26, 2015 at 8:04 PM
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    Here is the chart you need to see your ratios as you increase tire diameter.
    http://www.southwestpowersports.com/gearchange.html
     
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  11. Mar 26, 2015 at 9:49 PM
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  12. Mar 31, 2015 at 4:53 AM
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    3" ToyTec Lift D.C. 285/75/16's ProComp ES9000 Shocks Avid Light Bar / Sliders Hella Black Magic Fog Lights Black Badges + Black Grille ARE Topper Sockmonkey TRD Decal Bulletproof Fab. TRD Skid Plate Blacked Out Rear Bumper
    Did anyone consider spacers to get the 285/75's to fit? If so, what was the main reason you steered away from the spacers?
     
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  13. Mar 31, 2015 at 7:49 AM
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    Well this is the 255/85 thread but to answer your question most people try to get the correct wheel spacing on their rims when purchasing. Generally spacers are just another failure point, but if you get proper rims with spacing it makes for less fail spots.

    However, to fit 285's with stock rims you will need spacers to not rub on the UCA (IIRC), and spacers are a hella of a lot cheaper than new rims.

    I went with 255's and can keep stock rims, its a true 33' but skinnier. Worked for me.
     
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  14. Mar 31, 2015 at 9:39 AM
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    Got it, the entire reason I found this thread is because of the 285's / UCA issue. I guess I'm assuming others who chose 255's have also thought about 285's at some point.
     
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    Cant speak for everyone, but for myself that was one of the reasons. I didn't have to run spacers, and I didn't have to spend a fortune on new rims. Also this size does tuck up into the fender very nicely, where the width of a 285 does cause issues. Less work to fit a physically taller tire works for me.
     
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  16. Mar 31, 2015 at 11:22 AM
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    Does anyone have a 6 speed with 255/85/16? What's your rpms at 65mph?
     
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  19. Mar 31, 2015 at 4:47 PM
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    What average mpg do you get?
     
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  20. Mar 31, 2015 at 7:02 PM
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    Even in stock suspension? Really?
     
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