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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. Dec 17, 2012 at 4:35 PM
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    Lol. I paid 768.00 for tires only.
     
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  2. Dec 17, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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    Yep.
    Well thanks for the input... care to elaborate?
     
    MY50cal, Dec 17, 2012
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  3. Dec 17, 2012 at 4:42 PM
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    Anyone running Konig CounterSteer X with these tires?
    4.1" BS

    I got a 3" life w/ 255/80/17 and was wonder if ill run into any major rubbing issues, I dont mind trimming.
     
    NINETY2, Dec 17, 2012
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  4. Dec 17, 2012 at 4:47 PM
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    BuzzardsGottaEat

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    Aren't the 17s a 9" wide wheel? width will be your problem there more than BS I'm pretty sure.
     
    BuzzardsGottaEat, Dec 17, 2012
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  5. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:07 PM
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    Yikes! These things are getting expensive in this size.
    Maybe you could haggle a little bit with a local shop :notsure:

    Your best bet is to befriend a tire guy.
    Dealer cost was $180 per tire less then a year ago when I got mine.
    We got (10) of them for $1,800 and gave the "dealer" $100 ($10 per tire) through a friend of a friend who is has an account with a major supplier.

    All we did was meet him at the tire distributor and gave him the cash. He walked in and paid and made $100 for 10 minutes of work and 20 minutes of driving there and back.
     
    XXXX, Dec 17, 2012
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  6. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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    Maybe the price goes up in the winter? :notsure:
     
    Enigmaaron, Dec 17, 2012
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  7. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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    summitracing.com $919.80 with free shipping for 4. Amazon had a deal a few days ago, $219 a tire :eek:
     
    FrustrationFabTaco, Dec 17, 2012
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  8. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:12 PM
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    or demand is up?

    always happens when I get a tire. Got Duratracs and then the price exploded when they got popular. Now these are popular and BOOOOM price goes up.

    I actually used mine this weekend...SHSHSH
     
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  9. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:33 PM
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    You rolled it into a tow truck? :rolleyes:
     
    Enigmaaron, Dec 17, 2012
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  10. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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    I can still drive it just fine. As long as you don't mind the midget in the engine banging the ball pean hammer against the block and waiting for the block to blow apart it's all good. I said screw it this weekend and took her out to a local pit for some wheeling. Engines FUBAR anyway so who cares. I actually almost rolled her rear end over front. Some cliffs do not need to be driven down.
     
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  11. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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    Search Amazon right now. I believe they are selling KM2's for $219 a piece ($876 for set of 4) with free shipping, unless it has changed recently.

    *EDIT* - I just checked it, and it seems they are back up to $233 a piece ($932 for set of 4). Unknown about shipping.

    Matt
     
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  12. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:49 PM
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    saw that yesterday, i was hoping they would keep that price :eek:
     
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  13. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:50 PM
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    Yep.
    I'll stop by the local store and see what they can offer in the am before I bite the online bullet. Wish I knew some people in the area but I'm a slightly new transplant. Thanks man +

    Thanks! +
     
    MY50cal, Dec 17, 2012
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  14. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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    Cash is key as I'm sure you know :D

    If you were closer I would try and help out.
     
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  15. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:54 PM
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    also try making friends with someone at a stealership, maybe theyll buy them for ya with their employee discount :spy:
     
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  16. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:55 PM
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    Yep.
    Yeah I almost got them last friday at that price but I kept searching... :frusty: Now it's $1110 (set of 4) shipped!!
     
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  17. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:57 PM
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    im putting money aside for some new ucas, dakars, and a set of 5 255 km2's. $1150 shipped for 5 from summitracing
     
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  18. Dec 17, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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    Yep.
    Summit has the best price so far, $919... too bad they're on backorder, shit.
     
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  19. Dec 17, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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    Sorry. Discount tire price beat tirekrawler.com.
     
    Zac808, Dec 17, 2012
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  20. Dec 18, 2012 at 8:15 AM
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    Mine were just under $900 out the door (mounted, balanced, disposal & tax). But I see prices have gone up since I got mine.
    When I got mine it was
    D.TireDirect - $198
    DiscountTires - $205
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    Discount beat them with $190
     
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