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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 30, 2016 at 7:29 AM
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    I'm really hoping I made the right decision with 255/75R17's... I guess we'll see.
     
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  2. Nov 30, 2016 at 9:15 AM
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    Those aren't the same size as 255/85/16's.
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2016 at 9:20 AM
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  4. Nov 30, 2016 at 12:32 PM
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    I know, that's what I'm saying. meaning that I should have ordered 255/80/17.
     
    Taco_Runner, Nov 30, 2016
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  5. Dec 2, 2016 at 3:00 AM
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    Please post up you opinion and some pictures when you get these mounted. I've been running ST Max (255/80/17) for 20,000 miles now, and I doubt I'll buy them next time. I've been really happy with the 5 sets of KO's (not the new style) I've run over the years. Since they don't offer a 255/80/17, I am torn between 265/70/17 or 255/75/17. Thanks.
     
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  6. Dec 2, 2016 at 3:02 AM
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    Will do! They should be arriving today or saturday. I was debating on the 265/70 route as well but I already have that size and would like a smidge more height. Are you not considering them again because of the extra height and weight?
     
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  7. Dec 2, 2016 at 5:38 AM
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    The ST Maxx's are wearing faster than I would like (nearly twice as fast as my experience with the KO's), and the off road traction isn't really any better for the trails my truck sees. Also, I liked the KO's better on asphalt. The only complaint (other than the cost) with my previous KO's was how they handled snow. I've heard good things about the new design's snow abilities, and look forward to trying them out.
     
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  8. Dec 3, 2016 at 3:40 AM
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    Thanks! I've heard that once before but haven't looked into it yet.
     
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  9. Dec 12, 2016 at 12:29 PM
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    for those of you that have regeared with 255/85/16 (or similar tire in 17), what ratio did you go with? pros / cons of your choice? I am about to regear due to blown rear diff, currently on 265/75/16, stepping up to 255/85/16 likely in the next little bit. I am leaning 4.10's, they make them in nitros according to ECGS. I daily drive a lot, and offroad a bit. 65K on my 2015.
     
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  10. Dec 17, 2016 at 10:32 AM
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    IMG_6078.jpg Night and day difference between 285s and 255s in the snow. Love my Coopers.
     
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  11. Dec 17, 2016 at 10:44 AM
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    I believe I'm going 4:10s as well. I feel it will be a perfect match for that particular tire size.
     
    Monkeybutt2000, Dec 18, 2016
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    I ended up getting 4.56 On these 265/75/16 i am 2500 rpm at 70. 33s should work great with these gears
     
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  15. Dec 18, 2016 at 11:55 AM
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    Wait,you're running 4.56 with 265's?
     
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    What bumper is that? Looks great
     
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    Sorry, just saw this
     
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    yeah for now, till I go on 33's
     
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  19. Dec 20, 2016 at 11:52 AM
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    anyone have an opinion on St Maxx vs the ST, both seem offered in the 255/85/16. I wish the ST Pro's were, but dont seem to be.
     
    JimboAnz, Dec 20, 2016
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  20. Dec 20, 2016 at 5:11 PM
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    2500rpm@70mph ain't bad at all. I bet that thing rips around town. Hell I might go 4:30s then.
     
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