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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. Sep 19, 2012 at 9:34 AM
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    I chickened out on the 255/85R16's and bought a set of Dura-Tracs in 265/75R16 because my truck is just a couple months old and not wanting to cut on it this soon. But I can see myself in these tall narrow tires in a year or two.

    I love the winter pictures of Tacos in the snow!
     
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  2. Sep 19, 2012 at 9:38 AM
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    Man, this looks good! I rarely see a red Tacoma so nice change. Those tires look ready to work for you too, good choice all around!
     
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  3. Sep 19, 2012 at 10:39 AM
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    Curious......I didn't trim jack.

    I'm on a 1" lift and barely rub anything when wheeling hard.

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    5.25 backspacing on 7" wide wheels
    NO spacers
    NO trimming
     
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  4. Sep 19, 2012 at 11:13 AM
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    How much louder did they get with the siping?
     
    MadToy, Sep 19, 2012
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  5. Sep 19, 2012 at 11:23 AM
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    This is how they should come from BFG. Molded sipes in the center tread area.
    IMG_0030_f9f2fa7717d07b990951dcbc106952c00776318d.jpg
     
    YotaDan, Sep 19, 2012
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  6. Sep 19, 2012 at 12:41 PM
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    Problem is that the KM2 is a great rock crawling tire. Siping causes the lugs to chunk on the rocks much easier.
     
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  7. Sep 19, 2012 at 1:06 PM
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    I havent found that to be the case at all.

    My tires right after siping had not much change, but as they wore they are almost double in volume now though. Still can only really hear them with the windows open though.
     
    anethema, Sep 19, 2012
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  8. Sep 20, 2012 at 7:23 AM
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    I don't think the siping is what causes the increase in noise. I think its just the tire and it will be worse if you aren't good about rotating them regularly.
     
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  9. Sep 20, 2012 at 7:34 AM
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    I have got 33x9.5 r15 bfg a/t.....that close enough to count? figured pizza cutters is the main point of this thread but here they are....love them.
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  10. Sep 21, 2012 at 11:35 AM
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    I got my 255-85-16s put on last night.

    Front-slight rub in reverse when turning. I have 883s up front.

    Back- Way to close for comfort. I have the 1.5" aal in the rear. I flexed over a curb and the rear tire was almost contacting the fender flare.

    I know the best thing to do is get a new leaf pack that centers the rear axle. However, not sure I want to drop that much on a new leaf pack. Is there anything else I can do get some more clearance in the rear?

    full.jpg
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  11. Sep 21, 2012 at 11:39 AM
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    ^ would an axle relocation plate fit your needs for the rear?
     
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  12. Sep 21, 2012 at 11:42 AM
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    This ^^^

    You can get an axle relocation plate to adjust the axle forward or back. I think it cost around $30.
     
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  13. Sep 21, 2012 at 12:05 PM
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    I'm gettin this size next week. If I run just the eibachs and no wheel spacers I won't rub The UCA right? Or should I just get spidertrax spacers now and then get eibachs later? I'm on stock rims too
     
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  14. Sep 21, 2012 at 12:21 PM
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    I don't believe you will have issues with the UCA on a 1st gen. With stock backspacing you will probably rub the frame at full lock. I have a light rub mark on the frame with 16x8 wheels with 4" backspacing (probably from full stuff and lock).
     
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  15. Sep 21, 2012 at 12:23 PM
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    Okay cool cause I'm either gonna order eibachs or spidertrax tonight. I believe I'll go with the eibachs
     
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  16. Sep 21, 2012 at 3:21 PM
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    What's gears are you guys running? Would 4.10 with a v6 auto do well with these size tires?
     
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  17. Sep 21, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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  18. Sep 22, 2012 at 9:42 PM
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    Pretty detailed write up on fitting these tires on a 1st Gen here:

    http://www.expeditionswest.com/equipment/tacoma/bfg_mt_km.html
     
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