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The SKINNY on skinny tires

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

  1. Jan 18, 2019 at 5:22 AM
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    SkitchOK

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    Somebody try this size for me on a white 3rd gen

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  2. Jan 18, 2019 at 5:28 AM
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    DD1F42F9-ADD5-4D11-8CAE-6024BFD8F6F0.jpg 02519CDE-3936-434B-9097-6CAE73CFE964.jpg 8E97E426-2289-417A-A570-0ECAEE6CBBCC.jpg I love my 235/85/16 Cooper ST MAXX’s
     
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  3. Jan 18, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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    MGMSangTaco

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    I had one person respond previously but is anyone else running pizza cutters/255’s on 9” wide rims? Would this look dumb? My black rhinos are 9” and the cooper website says up to 8.5”.. Don’t really want to get a new set to fit skinnier tires but will if I have to
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2019 at 6:38 PM
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    Running over the manufacturer's wheel width recommendation, I'd be worried about debeading if you air down while offroading.
     
  5. Jan 21, 2019 at 12:51 AM
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    @BVita @Cavalry_PRO there you have it. @oscolivar1 said he's going Toyo MT's next
     
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  6. Jan 21, 2019 at 5:48 AM
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  7. Jan 21, 2019 at 8:26 AM
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  8. Jan 23, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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    Those look taller then the St Maxx. Are they still true 33 line the Toyo and bfg
     
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  9. Jan 23, 2019 at 9:40 AM
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    Based on Falken's website the overall diameter is 33.1in.

    Here is the info found on Falken's website, this shows the specs for the Wildpeak A/T3W's
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  10. Jan 23, 2019 at 10:38 AM
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    OVTuned w/ 5.29s 2” lift on Dobinson’s MRR paired with ICON RXT leaf packs. SCS RAY 10s Toyo Open Country AT III 285/70R17
    Couple of tanks of gas on 255/85R16 Cooper ST Maxx.

    Running 35 psi front and rear. E rated rides much better than the P-Rated 265/75R16 Falkens I was on - probably due to the extra weight of bumper, skids, winch, sliders, cap, etc. - even though the thinner profile does wander an little at highway speeds.

    As for mpgs: - 2mpg in town. +1.5 on the highway (65-75 mph).

    Just logged 18.9mpg on my 60 mile trip to Boston (17.4 indicated/0.92).

    Not too bad for a tall heavy tire.
     
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  11. Jan 24, 2019 at 10:15 AM
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    Is that accounting for the amount your speedo and odometer are off now?
     
  12. Jan 24, 2019 at 2:15 PM
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    Yep. That’s what the factor of .92 represents - 30.6/33.1=0.92
    or multiply by 1.08.
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  13. Jan 26, 2019 at 9:40 PM
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    No lift. Gen3 trd.OR 4x4 stock except these tires. No rub anywhere

    Cooper s/t maxx 255/85/16 (33’s)

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  14. Jan 26, 2019 at 9:43 PM
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    Same, but I like how it seems to stay in gear longer. Feels like the truck is more settled somehow
     
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  15. Jan 26, 2019 at 11:19 PM
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    Were you able to get an answer for this elsewhere? Wondering the same thing...
     
  16. Jan 26, 2019 at 11:21 PM
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    Burbank?
     
  17. Jan 27, 2019 at 8:39 AM
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  18. Feb 7, 2019 at 7:32 PM
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    Rubbing?
     
  19. Feb 8, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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    To answer a previous question. I have 255/80/17 Cooper Maxx on 4runner pro wheels and 2" lift and have slight rubbing off the platic and maybe CMC even with caster at 4.
     
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  20. Feb 9, 2019 at 6:20 PM
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    No I did a CMC, removed mud flaps, reformed my fender inner and some small trimming on my fender flares. I have a TRD Pro suspension I’m going to be putting on this spring also.
     
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