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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. Sep 13, 2015 at 9:41 AM
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    Crom

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    Get a 15 dollar a day rental car and drive the heck outta it. lol
     
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  2. Sep 13, 2015 at 4:08 PM
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    Just read the entire thread...phew I am sleepy. 148 pages = use 7 inch wide 4.5 backspace wheel and you are good to go...lol Well not just that, but its what I needed. Thanks all!
     
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    Why 7"? A lot run them on 8"
     
    gray223, Sep 13, 2015
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  4. Sep 13, 2015 at 4:15 PM
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    From what I read, this is the kind of rim that is most likely to ensure that you do not have to trim or bend at all.
     
    ecgreen, Sep 13, 2015
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  5. Sep 13, 2015 at 4:17 PM
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    Pretty much, stock wheels are generally 7 or 7.5 wide.

    I understood the stock wheels were what you want for these, and they are 7-7.5". I would assume 8 would be fine but you may be stretching the bead. Most run 8" with a wider tire such as a 285 or a 305
     
    tacoma16, Sep 13, 2015
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  6. Sep 13, 2015 at 4:22 PM
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    Now I am deciding if I want to through these on my 4 cyl knowing that I won;t regear for at least a year.
     
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  7. Sep 13, 2015 at 4:26 PM
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    Shouldn't have to re-gear, guys are running 285s with stock gearing. Would definitely help though. Lol.
     
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  8. Sep 13, 2015 at 4:32 PM
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    Not sure, I know I have 4.10
     
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  9. Sep 13, 2015 at 5:00 PM
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    I run 255/85/16s on my 4 cyl and I haven't regeared. Power isn't great but it's not good to start with anyways. And I went with the 7" wheel over 8". Just look at the recommended wheel width for whichever tire you decide. My BFG KM2's recommend 6.5"-8" wheel
     
    ortlie09, Sep 13, 2015
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  10. Sep 13, 2015 at 5:19 PM
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    We all know the taller tire wants deeper gears, but if you can reduce any weight on the wheel / tire combination the torque loss will be less noticeable. Some of the 255's are heavier (like the Toyo M/T), but if you are buying new wheels check the weight here as well. I put 4.56 gears in my axles and like the added grunt (paying for it in gas mileage though). Running 265/75 Dura-Trac and alternately 255/85 Cooper ST.
     
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  11. Sep 13, 2015 at 6:20 PM
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    Alright guys, I got something to ask.

    For those of you with 255/85r16 in the ST Maxx, does y'alls truck feel floaty, like the ass end is loose? I just got mine yesterday morning, but 75 mph on the interstate makes me feel really uneasy when I'm turning. I started with the tire pressure at 40 F/R, but then dropped them to 36/34 F/R, and that seemed to help it out a little, but it's still very pronounced. Have ya'll experienced this, and could you figure out some way to minimize it/ get rid of it?

    The tires ride great, and look great too, but this is kinda freaky. I read about people experiencing it on forums for 3/4 ton trucks that are heavy as heck, but I didn't read anything about it on here, and wasn't expecting it.

    :help:
     
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  12. Sep 13, 2015 at 6:21 PM
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    No issues. What tire size did you have prior?
     
    bakerla, Sep 13, 2015
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  13. Sep 13, 2015 at 6:25 PM
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    Before I had 265/75r16 Mickey Thompsons. What are you running for pressure in them?
     
    RCOTaco, Sep 13, 2015
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  14. Sep 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM
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    36 front and rear. Might just feel different due to a different size you had prior?
     
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  15. Sep 13, 2015 at 6:32 PM
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    Maybe so. I will probably get use to it, and will try playing around with different pressures to see if that helps. If you're running 36 psi will all that armor, I'm probably running them a little high. At least in the front.
     
    RCOTaco, Sep 13, 2015
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  16. Sep 13, 2015 at 6:44 PM
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    They are a pretty stiff tire.
     
    bakerla, Sep 13, 2015
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  17. Sep 13, 2015 at 6:47 PM
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    Yeah, I'll chalk test them then adjust accordingly.
     
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  18. Sep 13, 2015 at 7:06 PM
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    No issues like RCOTacos above.

    My new load E Toyos like 40 PSI, anything less and they start to look low. My double cab is 400 lb. over stock weight all time.

    Tires are stiff. I'm sure my spine will shrink a 1/4" overtime. Can't wait to get them in some serious terrain.

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    Last edited: Sep 13, 2015
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  19. Sep 14, 2015 at 5:06 AM
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    No issues with mine. I have the same tire but 255/80/17 (I guess that could be the difference). They are noisy if you push them hard on a turn, but they seem pretty stable at all speeds. I haven't checked what psi the installers used yet though.
     
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    Curious about any followup on this.


    lol
     
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