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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. Nov 5, 2015 at 4:08 AM
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    Fifthwind

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    FWIW, 265/75/16 isn't that much smaller in diameter and has a much larger selection for the SUV market. Available in P and LT with a variety of load ranges, tread patterns, and sidewalls.
     
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  2. Nov 5, 2015 at 4:10 AM
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    a12601b10837ad73f68374f45df6c56d_2a8cbd9bc54647282feba7c0be034f85e521c6ed.jpg
    315 STRUGGLE RUB.. YOLO
     
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  3. Nov 5, 2015 at 8:11 AM
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    The 315/75R16 would be great in sand and being nearly 35" tall gives great roll-over for large obstacles. But you need to cut fenders and flares, pound pinch welds flat, do a cab mount chop, etc. A big mod for one more inch of ground clearance over 255/85. To each his own.
     
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  4. Nov 5, 2015 at 9:08 AM
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    315s are worth it to me, 255/85s are just real small when actually on the truck being compared to 315s. And mine were way cheaper than my 255s.. annnnd I don't really care about chopping my pile up
     
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  5. Nov 5, 2015 at 9:27 AM
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    Pretty sure that's the whole point. They're supposed to be smaller. I haven't had to modify my wheel wells at all, just took my mud flaps off.

    I think a lot of people care about not chopping our nice trucks up.

    :stayontopic: This is not a wide tire thread.
     
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  6. Nov 5, 2015 at 10:19 AM
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    I have 265's on my truck which I think are 31.8 or close, and wanted a larger diameter like the 255's I believe are 33.2 (I could be wrong). To me, the 265's are a little too small for my liking. The skinny look has grown on me. This pic shows how small 265's look.

    IMG_20151011_195850.jpg
    *please correct me if I'm wrong on tire sizes.
     
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  7. Nov 5, 2015 at 10:29 AM
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    Just an opinion from someone who has wheeled both.. ;)
     
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  8. Nov 5, 2015 at 10:33 AM
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    That's not even an argument over skinny/wide... That's comparing a 35" tire to a 33" tire, of course one if going to be better offroad
     
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  9. Nov 5, 2015 at 10:37 AM
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    Dick Cepek just came out with their new 'Extreme Country' tires in this size at a decent price. I was waiting on KM2's but they have been backordered so I think I'm going to switch to the Cepeks
     
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  10. Nov 5, 2015 at 10:38 AM
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    Yeah its a whole different world.
     
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    I noticed that the Cepeks are 2 ply. I wonder about their sidewall durability.
     
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    Well, define "offroad", because there's definitely a debate for skinny in situations.
     
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    From first hand experience 315s wheel better in every situation I've been in..
     
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  14. Nov 5, 2015 at 1:05 PM
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    Anyone know the weight of the cepeks?
     
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    I was wondering too... A plus is it makes them pretty light and they would flex more giving a good ride. But, yeah, strength would be a question. They call it a "next generation high tensile body ply cord" so maybe the technology makes up for the extra ply while reducing weight? I think I'll risk it
     
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  16. Nov 5, 2015 at 8:06 PM
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    The specs that Jegs has published show 58lbs each
     
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    I'm still interested in it, but we need a "guinea pig". Lol
     
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    Well I think I might be that person. I'm sick of this never ending backorder on the KM2's
     
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    I think Cooper Tires manufactures Dick Cepek. If so, the sizing specs may be the same as the S/T Maxx.
     
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    Yeah, sounds like it's heavier than the ST maxx... Weird
     
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