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The SKINNY on skinny tires

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

  1. Apr 21, 2022 at 3:20 PM
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    nhpoke

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    Searched this thread and found someone asking the same thing a few years ago but no real examples. Anyone running a 255/85 on a 8" wide 3.5" BS wheel? I'm thinking it's going to look pretty funny poking out that much.
     
  3. Apr 21, 2022 at 4:11 PM
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  4. Apr 21, 2022 at 4:18 PM
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    Also a couple examples I found on IG
    255 85 r16 on 16x8 -25, 3.5 BS wheels

    upload_2022-4-21_16-17-31.jpg
    upload_2022-4-21_16-18-3.jpg
     
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    Ya that looks great!
     
  7. Apr 22, 2022 at 5:08 AM
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  8. Apr 22, 2022 at 5:09 AM
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    That's a nice looking stance.
     
  9. Apr 22, 2022 at 6:11 AM
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    I wanted to do 215/85-16s but they were OOS so I did Destination X/Ts in the stock size of 245/75-16. Only 39 lbs and no MPG hit so far that I can tell.

    20220420_193850.jpg
     
  10. Apr 22, 2022 at 10:14 AM
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    I ordered America's Tires last one apparently... Glad I only had one sidewall gash!
     
  11. Apr 23, 2022 at 6:00 PM
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    I have an order w/tote rack but see the date just getting later andster :'(
     
  12. Apr 27, 2022 at 6:30 PM
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    For you guys running 255/80r17, does your spare tire fit under the truck or do you have alternate set ups to keep your spare tire?
     
  13. Apr 27, 2022 at 6:31 PM
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    It fits. Just hammer the tabs out
     
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  14. Apr 27, 2022 at 6:33 PM
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    Right on, thanks for the speedy reply.
     
  15. Apr 27, 2022 at 6:45 PM
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    I had to air my tire down and hit the tabs pretty hard. Not a big deal to have the tire air down. I always have a air compressor in my truck
     
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  17. Apr 27, 2022 at 11:49 PM
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    Good to know, I also have an onboard compressor so no worries there.
     
  18. Apr 28, 2022 at 3:13 AM
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    pinstripes. lots of pinstripes.
    Here's a 255/85-16 up there, fully inflated. Like others said, just move the tabs out a little. Still enough clearance with exhaust and hitch.

    [​IMG]
     
  19. Apr 28, 2022 at 3:36 AM
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    This was very informative, I prefer the beefier tires only for aesthetics but this definitely a great educational post.
     
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  20. Apr 28, 2022 at 5:16 AM
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    Glad you liked it!
     
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