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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. Nov 3, 2012 at 3:10 PM
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    MisterM70

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    I threw my GPS in my truck this morning,

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    Odometer was off by about 1.5-2 /10th's Any way to fix this?

     
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  2. Nov 3, 2012 at 5:18 PM
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    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    I vaguely remember somewhere reading on here that there are speedo calibration products out there. I may be able to find it but im on my phone right now and tapatalk search feature leaves a lot to be desired. If i find it ill post it up
     
    TacoCat, Nov 3, 2012
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  3. Nov 3, 2012 at 5:22 PM
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    TacoCat

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    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    Its called a hypertech. Thats the one i was thinking of. Do a search for speedo calibration and i believe the first result had the link to the hypertech product.
     
    TacoCat, Nov 3, 2012
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  4. Nov 3, 2012 at 5:26 PM
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    Get a scan gauge unless you have to have your stock stuff work properly with new tires
     
    sir1123, Nov 3, 2012
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  5. Nov 14, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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    Hey is there a backspacing that would give these a more aggressive stance on the truck? I would need LESS than the 4.5" right? Or is it more?
     
    benbacher, Nov 14, 2012
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  6. Nov 14, 2012 at 5:07 PM
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    OZ-T

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    Doing that ( moving them out ) will lead to rubbing issues
     
    OZ-T, Nov 14, 2012
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  7. Nov 14, 2012 at 5:22 PM
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    benbacher

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    Not with homer's fender flares.....I'm holding out hope that those see production at some point.
     
    benbacher, Nov 14, 2012
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  8. Nov 15, 2012 at 11:39 AM
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    4Wheelin4Banger

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    Mine are on 16"x7" 1st Gen TRDs with 4.5"and have no problems. So it's like having 0.75" wheel spacers.
    These work & look great on stock wheels. 16"x8" with 4.5" BS might be a different story. As for BS the lower the number the farther they will stick out.
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    4Wheelin4Banger, Nov 15, 2012
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  9. Nov 15, 2012 at 12:02 PM
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    I would be more worried about function then form.

    All the cool guys use 285's cause they stick out so far.

    this

    I'm at 5-1/4" and rubbing the frame.

    How much room do you have between the fender and tire? I would imagine your right at the edge of hitting cause I'm close.

    I'm guessing 4-1/2 - 5-1/4 BS is the sweet spot for 7" wide wheels and these tires.

    and I would stay away from 8" wide wheels. from all the people I know and have talked to the 7" wheel is PERFECT for this size tire and airing down to very minimal pressures without popping a bead.
     
    XXXX, Nov 15, 2012
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  10. Nov 16, 2012 at 12:15 PM
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    Totally get what you're saying, but with the extra clearance fender flares, I shouldn't have any rubbing, along with a CMC to prevent it. As far as form over function, you're totally right, but there's nothing wrong with trying to find a happy medium between the two. And a wider stance does have its advantages S well.

    I'm glad to know about the 7 inch wheel though. Wasn't aware of that. I like the 1st gen wheels.
     
    benbacher, Nov 16, 2012
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  11. Nov 16, 2012 at 12:41 PM
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    ^^ the 285s in my opinion look better and make your tires look bigger but the 255s are more functional for my needs so that's what I chose
     
    buzzard1992, Nov 16, 2012
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  12. Nov 16, 2012 at 1:01 PM
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    good call :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Nov 16, 2012 at 3:46 PM
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    Alright I think I'm losing you guys, I'm going with 255's because they function better, but I'm curious if running less back spacing will make them LOOK better as well.
     
    benbacher, Nov 16, 2012
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  14. Nov 16, 2012 at 4:11 PM
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    They still look bad ass. But if they stick further out the wheel well it would make them look better
     
    buzzard1992, Nov 16, 2012
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  15. Nov 17, 2012 at 12:44 PM
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    I think so. Mine are 0.75" farther out than stock due to 1st Gen TRD wheels (4.5" BS).
    But like Skip said.
     
    4Wheelin4Banger, Nov 17, 2012
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  16. Nov 18, 2012 at 2:42 PM
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    I am looking for a set of 1st gen wheels in 7x16 so that in a year or so I can get the 255/85R16 tires. Hopefully I come across a set of 4 (or 5!) for a nice price.
     
    Desert Drifter, Nov 18, 2012
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  17. Nov 18, 2012 at 7:13 PM
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    I got mine (4) off a local 4x4 forum for $100. You could also keep an eye on craislist. Good luck!
     
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  18. Nov 19, 2012 at 5:58 AM
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    So I here everybody saying on here u should not run 8'' wheels with 255/85/16.... But i have heard of some people doing it just fine, so does anybody on here run 8'' ?

    Reason is I just got my kings on,cab mount chop, uppers, and spindle gussets.... There lies the problem as my stock rims hit the spindle gussets so I need something with 4.5 bs instead of stock at 5.5 bs and only think I am finding out there is 16x8 wheels.... Anybody have any input ? And no I am not running wheel spacers !
     
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  19. Nov 19, 2012 at 7:35 AM
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    Yes 8" can and has been done but they work & look better on 7".
    1st Gen TRDs are 4.5" BS
     
    4Wheelin4Banger, Nov 19, 2012
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  20. Nov 19, 2012 at 7:43 AM
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    My ATX Mojaves are 17x8 with 4.5 bs and 255/80/17 km2s. Lots of guys run 16s with 4.5bs seems to be a well liked combo on here.
     
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