The SKINNY on skinny tires

so the short version, they’re terrible in snow and ice lol. Maxxis MT-762’s in 255/85r16.

We’ve gotten our first winter weather of the year this week, temps down to the single digits and first accumulating snow. On dry cold pavement these did fine, but once the white stuff started sticking the truck started sliding. It’s not quite “summer tire in the snow” bad, but it’s worse than the stock hankook HT tires. Earliest I can get swapped to my studded snow tires is Thursday, here’s hoping I don’t find a ditch before then.

 

I get that but the recommended wheel size says 7.5 on the high end. Wondering if it’s an issue running these tires on 8 inch wheels which is all the @SCSPerformance F5s come in.

 

2000 miles on my kenda 35x10.5. Love them so far. No chunking, good traction, side wall seems good. Thinking about getting a set of 235/80r17’s for winter to stud them and then run chains when needed with the extra clearance. Anyone try them in snow yet?

 

Eyeing the Yokohama MT in 235/85/16, only $175! I’ve heard good things about them, any experiences?
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/yokohama-geolandar-m-t-g003/p/39183

 

No personal experience with them yet, but there is a whole thread on them: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/yokohama-geolandar-mt-g003.571954/

 

Snow tires back on.



so after taking the MT762s off, I tossed one on the scale. 51 pounds at 8/32nd tread remaining for the 255/85r16.

 

235/85/16? Super skinny what brand are they?

 

Nokian LT3

 

Got my P255/75R17 Michelin Defender LTX M/S installed on my new SEMA wheels yesterday. I dig em.

 

Joined the skinny club on Friday and tested them out today. Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 in 255/85R16. They are so much quieter than I expected and the off-road performance today was amazing.

Stock off-road wheels and no clearance/rubbing issues.

 

Have you looked at the Pirelli mud tire? It is a load range C, and 10 bucks less a tire! I like the Mickey Thompson a lot, too. https://www.americastire.com/fitmen...nd-PIR:brands:brand-YOK&sort=price-asc&page=0

 

I ran a set of 285/70R-17 Yokohama Geolandar G003 MT tires on my FJ Cruiser for a few years with solid results. I was very pleased with the ride and wear.

 

I'm really interested in a 255/85/16 tire. What do you guys think the closest tire that preforms like my bfg k02's? I really like my current tires, they are quietish and preform well on/off road. Second, I regularly have 1000+ lbs in the back of my truck with stock suspension do you think I'm going to have clearance issues?

 

I recently purchased cooper st maxx 255 85 16. I do have an ome lift and they still rub.

 

2nd or 3rd gen?

 

I didn't see these on page 1:

1) Mickey Thompson Baja ATZP3 , LT235 /85 R16 120Q E1 RBL (with a 45,000 mile warranty) 52 pounds, $193.00 as of 10/27/20.
2) Yokohama Geolander M/T G003, LT235 /85 R16 120Q E1 BSW, 51 pounds, $175.00 as of 10/27/20.
3) Pirelli Scorpion Mud, LT235 /85 R16 108Q C1 RWL, 43 pounds, $164.00 as of 10/27/20.

I am particularly interested in the Pirelli because it is a Load C tire. Doesn't seem like anyone is using them. If I am still looking to go with this tire when it is time to get new rubber, I will provide a full review!

 

I think the only AT tire in that size is the Mastercraft CXT. Everything else is a MT tire.

You won’t have clearance issues in the back, plenty of room for 33’s. You might have some minor rubbing on the front. You probably should add some sumo springs for the rear just for better weight handling...

 

Thanks a lot for the info!

 

Just bought a new set of Patagonia AT 235/80/17 617.00 out the door mounted and balanced. 10 ply. love them. Had 32/11.50/15 on there stuck out too much and was chipping paint off my truck. Travel a lot of gravel.