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The SKINNY on skinny tires

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by LadyRed, Jan 19, 2018.

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  1. Feb 28, 2018 at 4:44 AM
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  2. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:15 AM
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    Thanks for the info ReconDoc718... I'm going to order a second set a wheels today, haven't decided which yet. Torn between a graphite OEM TRD 16x7.5" wheel or the opposite end of the spectrum with basic black 16x7 steelies. I've decided on BFG KO2 235/85/16's, they're cheaper and lighter than the larger E rated tires. I spend about a month in southern UT every year on BLM/forest roads and would appreciate the durability of the heavy tire. What sucks? I just installed new Bilstein 4700's (stock height, non adjustable) up front last week vs 5100's... ugh I'm sure I'll have 5100's on order after I mount the new wheels/tires.
     
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  3. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:18 AM
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    Skinny vs fat..

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  4. Feb 28, 2018 at 10:08 AM
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    i am running 255/85 and would like to carry a spare underneath the bed, does anyone know of any problems running a smaller spare? or a recommendation on what to due/carry
     
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  5. Feb 28, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    My personal opinion is that if you need to limp to the next gas station then you put on whatever you have. But as a best-practice, if you truly want to mount it and keep rolling as if nothing happened, then match your spare to your other tires and include it during rotations.
     
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  6. Feb 28, 2018 at 11:10 AM
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    Just found 4 steelies from a 1st gen Tundra (the backspacing should be great with 235/85-16). Ordering tires now! Will post pictures next week. This thread has been very helpful.
     
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    Looking forward to seeing the pictures!
     
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    Sorry if this has been mentioned earlier but what are the ideal wheel specs for running these tires?
     
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  9. Feb 28, 2018 at 12:14 PM
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    maybe I missed it, but will a 255/85 not fit under the bed? I fit a 285/75 under my old 1st gen and figured if it fit that a 255 should fit fine in a 3rd gen since it's a bigger truck (more room to fit shit lol)
     
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    Several folks have put 255/85 under there with no modifications
     
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    I just stuffed a 255/80-17 under there. Not the best fit but in. Super close to the diff
     
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    This escalated quickly... Just ordered Bilstein 5100's to replace the 4600's I just installed on the front. Thinking the 1.75" setting should work good with these pizza cutters and TSB/airbags in the rear. Local tire guy that I've dealt with for 20 years thinks I'm insane for ordering 235/85/16 KO2s lol. Should have all this installed by next Wednesday!
     
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    Those are true pizza cutters. What is the overall diameter of those tires?
     
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  14. Mar 1, 2018 at 9:59 AM
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    That's what this thread is about! Check out the first post...

    "235/85/16

    General specifications:

    Diameter: 31.7”
    Width: 9.3”
    Sidewall: 7.9”
    Revs/Mile: 636"
     
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    Oh I know that is what this thread is about. My point is that 235’s are truly skinny, 255’s aren’t so much unless you go comparing them to 285’s
     
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    Only 0.3" difference from my stock tires, I doubt I'll even notice a difference in width.
     
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    Curious, was he concerned or just amused?
     
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    He was concerned I would hate the E load rating and asked if my 2.7L could even turn a 32" tire lol, I think he was 99% amused, 1% concerned. I think he simply wanted to upsale me to 265/75/16's which are also E's (more money for him).
     
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  19. Mar 1, 2018 at 10:35 AM
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    UWU, great choice . . . you'll find that airing down, if you do that type of thing that you won't loose traction, they become elongated and a touch wider but the traction is amazing even down to around 15lbs (Air in the tires) kinda like a tank tread, but you already knew that right ??? :burnrubber::cool: so good luck and enjoy the rides
     
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    What do you mean?

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