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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.

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    16.7%

  3. Ran wide before now run the skinnies and am much happier

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  1. May 11, 2012 at 11:02 AM
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    I only aired down to 15 in order to break in the sidewalls (about 50 miles offroad). I will not be airing down that low again.


    You won't roll over because your sway bar is off... just do the speed limit and pay attention and youll be fine.

    Just do it and try. If you don't like it then put it back on when you get a bolt.
     
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  2. May 11, 2012 at 11:24 AM
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    Your semi-independent front suspension will become truly independent.
    Better flex, smoother ride & better traction because only the wheel affected by dips & bumps will react. Tack it off, go on the trip and you probably wont want to put it back on!
     
    4Wheelin4Banger, May 11, 2012
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  3. May 11, 2012 at 12:06 PM
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    I have toyo M-55 255/85/16 i like them but i wish i wouldve went wider i like the look with the wider tires im going with Duratrac 285/75/16s next
     
    apierce7565, May 11, 2012
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  4. May 11, 2012 at 2:15 PM
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    function > form :D
     
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  5. May 11, 2012 at 3:44 PM
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    Performance: Flowmaster cat back exhaust, KNN Drop in Filter, Locker anytime Icon 2.5 coilovers in front set at 2.5" Icon rear shocks Toytec 2.5" add a leaf Rims/Tires: 16" XD enduros, 255/85/16 KM2 Looks: Black LED tail lights, 55w 6000K HID headlights, 35w 6000k HID fogs, TRD 6spd shift knob, De-baged, "Sock- Monkey" black badges, color matched chrome grill surround New front bumper- No license plate drill holes : ) Custom Devil Horns
    I recently put my 255/85 KM2's on and I love them. They do look a little skinny from the front but they have had little effect on my gas mileage and they are fairly quite on the road.

    [​IMG]
     
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  6. May 11, 2012 at 3:45 PM
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    Looks great, what kind of gas mileage are you getting with them on? What size tires did you have before?
     
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  7. May 11, 2012 at 4:11 PM
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    Before this I ran 265/70/16 cooper discoverer st. They were simular for road noise. With the 255s I am getting right around 15 mpg and this is around town. I run premium 90 though. Before when I had the 265/70s i was getting between 15 and 16 mpg. To be honest i have not really noticed to much of a change in gas mileage. No long road trips on highways because i live on an island, so i can't comment on highway mpg. I have the 6speed manual and i actually like the 255s better because my first gear used to be to low and with the 255s, 1st gear seems more usable. Just my 2cents.
     
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  8. May 11, 2012 at 5:19 PM
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    And I was hoping the cooper st was quieter, thats what I wanted to get once these KM2's were worn out.
     
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  9. May 12, 2012 at 11:51 AM
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    Do you have pics of what you cut? Making left turns while hitting a bump makes these rub what looks like that corner piece.
     
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  10. May 12, 2012 at 2:30 PM
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    My wheel B/S and caster are different then yours I'm sure so I didn't cut anything yet. Been wheeling a bunch and only rub once in a great while. When I rotate the tires in 4k Ill cut into it.

    Just cut off whats rubbing and no more. From the looks of it you just need to remove a 2" long section about 1/2" up.
     
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  11. May 12, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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    Ditch the Antisway bar. Far more comfortable on the road. When you hit a pot hole only one side articulates so the whole truck doesn't go BAM. It leans a little but I don't even notice it anymore. And I routinely hit corners going 15mph over the limit with no feeling of unsteadiness from the vehicle. Try it, you'll like it.


    Second you turn into a parking lot with a sidewalk your going to rub that hard.

    Get the dremel ready now.
     
    Krazie Sj, May 12, 2012
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  12. May 12, 2012 at 5:02 PM
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    :rofl: @ the explosive picture!

    Alright, will do, thanks! It wasn't a lot, but the rub caught me off guard when it happened.

    Yeah, that's what happened today... left turn onto a sidewalk and BRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAA. Dusting off the Dremel. And, yes, I'll be removing that swaybar soon since not one soul has told me to keep it on. :laugh:
     
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  13. May 12, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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    It's even worse backing up while turning. Sounds like your truck is trying to rip itself apart. Makes all heads turn.
     
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  14. May 12, 2012 at 7:05 PM
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    You don't even need a dremel. At least I didn't on my 1st gen. A fresh utility knife blade will slice right through it.
     
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  15. May 12, 2012 at 10:50 PM
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    Doesn't on 2nd gens. Plastic is way thicker and harder. Dremel is the best bet.
     
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  16. May 20, 2012 at 6:14 PM
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    Installed 255/85R16 cooper s/t's on saturday, put 300+ miles on them. So far they seem like a good tire just alittle stiff being a 10ply tire on a light truck.
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  17. May 21, 2012 at 1:55 PM
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    Finally got my lift on, and 255/85r16 BFGs installed last week. So far I am very happy with both.
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  18. Jun 4, 2012 at 3:35 PM
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    lol okay.... a little confusing when your info says you have a manual X-runner...

    Went down a steep decline yesterday with a serious off camber, given the left side was eatin out by rain run-off. Got a little sketchy when i slide into the rut multiple times and got the right-rear wheel in the air. Made me think of your observation on the KM2.
     
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  19. Jun 4, 2012 at 3:38 PM
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    Anybody running the Toyo M-55? Looks like a cool tire, in between an A/T and an M/T. I've heard they wear like iron, but might be a little too stiff for a light pick-up. I think they're 10ply? But the stiffness might be spot on for a tall skinny like the 255/85.
     
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  20. Jun 4, 2012 at 3:46 PM
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    thats my other truck :D

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    lateral grip is poop, but they like strait
     
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