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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.

    2 vote(s)
    16.7%

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

    3 vote(s)
    25.0%
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  1. Aug 10, 2012 at 9:51 AM
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    extremachn1

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    extremachn1 I am an asshole, deal with it!

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    I am getting 15-18 mpg with tons of extra armor and 285's.

    I wish more companies made the 255's. I would love a 255 goodyear MTR. I will probably go with the KM2 and then sipe the internal treads.
     
    extremachn1, Aug 10, 2012
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  2. Aug 10, 2012 at 10:14 AM
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    XXXX

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    yes

    less weight and rolling resistance = better mpg plain and simple

    screw that.....

    Got my (5) km2's for $950 cash and no tax....

    I think Ill keep the difference of $1,145 and buy 2 sets for less then one set of them :D

    They better drive twice as good.
     
    XXXX, Aug 10, 2012
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  3. Aug 10, 2012 at 8:07 PM
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    Badger12

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    I have the KM2's and getting 18.5 mpg riding around town. I also burn 92 octane, it gets me another 2.0 to 2.5 mpg more.

    So far, love the tires!
     
    Badger12, Aug 10, 2012
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  4. Aug 11, 2012 at 9:53 AM
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    ae111black

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    No worries I'd never pay that much for a tire!
     
    ae111black, Aug 11, 2012
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  5. Aug 11, 2012 at 9:36 PM
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    Corndawg

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    was considering switching for price wise. to the 255's From a 285.

    im thinking it will look out of proportion because i have 2.5 inch lift.


    how is the snow traction im in utah, so yeah
     
    Corndawg, Aug 11, 2012
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  6. Aug 11, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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    OZ-T

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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Doesn't look out of proportion to me

    [​IMG]
     
    OZ-T, Aug 11, 2012
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  7. Aug 12, 2012 at 9:18 PM
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    FatRabbit

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    Well, I got my Toyo's off of Craigslist. Only 5,000 miles on them...

    Surprised that my speedometer is only 2MPH off at 60MPH.
     
    FatRabbit, Aug 12, 2012
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  8. Aug 13, 2012 at 8:22 AM
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    XXXX

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    function > form

    MT's suck in the snow and KM2's are no different. Read the reviews. Some people love them some hate them. Everyone I wheel with who has KM2's never had any issues with them in the snow. They also have 35" or larger.
     
    XXXX, Aug 13, 2012
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  9. Aug 13, 2012 at 8:34 AM
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    BassMaster06

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    Looking to get some insight from people running this size tire (please see my info to the left):

    I'd like to get away from my stock 16" TRD rims and 1.25" wheel spacers, but I'd like to maintain a similar stance with a new set of wheels.

    I've read that the 255's will work fine w/ an 8" wide rim, but is there an optimal rim width the these tires? 6-8"? Advantages/Disadvantages?

    Also, as I mentioned above, if possible, I'd like to keep the wider, more agressive stance that comes with the 1.25" wheel spacers and my stock rims, so what would be the ideal backspacing on a new wheel to maintain this stance and still have minimal rubbing issues w/ these tires?
     
    BassMaster06, Aug 13, 2012
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  10. Aug 13, 2012 at 8:41 AM
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    TacoCat

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    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    Mine are on 17x8 mojaves. I believe they are 4.5bs so they have a decent stance but dont stick out far. If you want I can run outside and take a couple pics since its my lunch hour
     
    TacoCat, Aug 13, 2012
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  11. Aug 13, 2012 at 9:02 AM
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    XXXX

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    7" is optimal for the KM2.

    Keeping the same stance is not a good idea with a large tire like these. You want them to be skinny and sit inside so they don't rub your fenders IMO.

    If my tires stuck out further I would have ripped my fenders off at all 4 corners by now.
     
    XXXX, Aug 13, 2012
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  12. Aug 13, 2012 at 10:18 AM
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    BassMaster06

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    Thanks, your lunch break is probably over by now, but if you want to post a pic or two at your convenience I'd appreciate it
     
    BassMaster06, Aug 13, 2012
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  13. Aug 13, 2012 at 10:50 AM
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    TacoCat

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    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    No problem. Not great pics but I got what I could from the parking lot. Couldn't get a rear shot cause of the car behind me.
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    These are 255/80/17 km2s on 17/8 mojaves. I believe they are 4.5bs. They don't stick out far at all.
     
    TacoCat, Aug 13, 2012
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  14. Aug 13, 2012 at 10:56 AM
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    XXXX

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    they stick out very far from the looks of it. you running wheel spacers? could just be the camera angle


    5-1/4" BS tucks oh so fine
    [​IMG]



    [​IMG]
     
    XXXX, Aug 13, 2012
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  15. Aug 13, 2012 at 11:02 AM
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    TacoCat

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    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    No spacers, and it might be the camera. Its just a phone camera so it's not that good. They were a package deal when I bought them from a member on here so I wasn't choosy. I don't wheel much (last time was in early 2011 before I even got these :eek: :anonymous:) I'll try to get a better pic lined up with the side of the truck later for better view.
     
    TacoCat, Aug 13, 2012
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  16. Aug 13, 2012 at 11:23 AM
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    ae111black

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    stance looks awesome! I agree with you on the Camera. A camera phone does not offer good "depth of field" and the angle is kinda pointing downward.
     
    ae111black, Aug 13, 2012
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  17. Aug 13, 2012 at 11:27 AM
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    carcharias Giggiddy what what

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    Ahhhh, so that's where you placed your license plate. Demello installed mine on the downward angle, and I just received a ticket from parking enforcement.
     
    carcharias, Aug 13, 2012
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  18. Aug 13, 2012 at 11:29 AM
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    4Wheelin4Banger Supercharged Toyman

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    Mine with 3" lift from 885s & Dakars and 255/85/16 BFG KM2s on 1st Gen TRDs (4.5" BS) have only rubbed 3 times (front only at full lock if I bounce the front too hard they rub the bump on the mud flaps)

    [​IMG]

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    And for comparison 245/75/16 Dungflop on stock Steelie (5.25" BS)
    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Aug 13, 2012 at 11:32 AM
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    really? thats crazy.

    In the upward angle my plate would have been ripped off by mud, snow, and water.

    I sure as hell hope no one ever busts my ass with mine mounted down.
     
    XXXX, Aug 13, 2012
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  20. Aug 13, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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    carcharias

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    carcharias Giggiddy what what

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    Idiotic, right? It can still be seen and read. Parking enforcement on bicycles... they need money more than the PD.
     
    carcharias, Aug 13, 2012
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