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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. Jan 3, 2013 at 11:09 AM
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    4Wheelin4Banger

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    1st gen alloys on 2012
     
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  2. Jan 3, 2013 at 11:46 AM
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    Yes they are 7" wide. Specs below for 2ng gen steely

    Wheel Part Number: #69459
    2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma
    Size: 16" x 7", 6 Lug, 5.5" Bolt Pattern
    Finish: Silver
    Description: 5 Spoke Factory Styled Steel Rims

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    the spoke also sticks out further then the rim providing what I consider ample rim/valve stem protection. The only downfall I see with them is the lack of being able to weld on typical rock rings for the HD stuff. I'm sure someone could easily custom make some rings for them though.
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2013 at 12:01 PM
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    I need to get out this winter, only been out once so far (in South Dakota) but there aren't many places to go near Lincoln, NE and we haven't been able to coordinate a meet yet . . .
     
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  4. Jan 3, 2013 at 6:56 PM
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    if anybody is interested in the cooper st maxx below is the response from cooper tire to my inquiry for the 255's in this new tire;

    Thank you for your interest in Cooper tires. We continuously evaluate our product portfolio and size offerings and are looking at early fall for this size to be available in the Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
     
    bzzr2, Jan 3, 2013
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  5. Jan 4, 2013 at 3:53 AM
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    It'll be good to have another option in that tire size
     
    bakerla, Jan 4, 2013
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  6. Jan 4, 2013 at 6:58 AM
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    4 Banger: Yep a set of 1st Gen alloys would be a nice find (especially at $100 to $200 for a set!).

    XXXX: Thanks for the clarification on the stock steel wheel, I guess I cold run them, but might have to paint them to have something a bit different.

    Also there IS some hope that Konig could make their good looking Countersteer alloy in 16x7". See my post up 4 or 5 posts.
     
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  7. Jan 4, 2013 at 12:29 PM
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    how are you liking your cooper st's? for me there is just about no way to wait for the st maxx in the fall. after spending 1000km on bad winter roads i'm starting to lean away from the toyo's and with interco sleeping at the wheel on their 255's these (st) might be my choice.
     
    bzzr2, Jan 4, 2013
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  8. Jan 4, 2013 at 4:09 PM
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    I like them. They are a great all around tire for me. I can't rate them in snow or ice, but pavement, sand and rock they are the cats meow.
     
    bakerla, Jan 4, 2013
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  9. Jan 5, 2013 at 9:18 AM
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    So im thinking about getting some of these tires on my 2006 trd O/R
    I have 5100's and the front is set at 1.75 with stock springs..
    stock rear height.

    What i gather is the rear will fit no prob right?
    In the front Do yall think I will have to lift it too the 2.5 setting? I dont want it to ride too rough though....

    So whats all this rim talk? going to the gen1 does it suck the wheel and tire in a little for better clearance?
     
    ms4x4outlaws, Jan 5, 2013
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  10. Jan 5, 2013 at 10:45 AM
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    ^ See bold above
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2013 at 9:08 PM
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    Thanks man!
     
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  12. Jan 6, 2013 at 11:51 AM
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    Will a 255 fit in the existing spare location with no modifications?

    Thanks.
     
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  13. Jan 6, 2013 at 4:06 PM
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    Maybe with the exhaust pipe dumper immediately after of before axel. I don't think the exhaust pipe will allow it to fit.
     
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  14. Jan 6, 2013 at 4:10 PM
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    theres two pieces of metal that help keep the spare in place, they are made to fit the stock size spare so you cant fit anything larger without cutting them
     
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  15. Jan 6, 2013 at 4:16 PM
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    Not sure if it's the same or similar on a 2nd gen, but I just unbolted those pieces. Tucks the tire up a little higher and they don't really do much.
     
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  16. Jan 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM
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    Probably similar, I think the 2nd gens bolt on too. I've seen some just trim them instead of removing them completely. Up to whoevers doing it I guess.
     
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  17. Jan 7, 2013 at 6:02 PM
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    I say you'll need basic fender trimming and depending on your caster maybe the cab mount chop based on your 4.5" BS.

    I've got 4" BS and I still have rubbing after trimming when the suspension is flexed and my wheels turned.

    BTW, I recommend against running a 255/85/16 with a 8" wide wheel and 4" BS.
     
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  18. Jan 7, 2013 at 6:10 PM
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    i second this^ thats a very nice setup
     
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  19. Jan 7, 2013 at 6:11 PM
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    i run 255-80-17 on stock 17x7.5 wheels and 2in wheel spacers with only minor plastic triming
     
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  20. Jan 7, 2013 at 6:22 PM
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    Might be my wheel choice for some of my basis in that statement. Wheelers steel wheels.

    The skinny tire on a fat rim with 4" BS sticks out too far outside the wheel wells. Looks a little goofy for my taste. The wheel lip and valve stems are overly exposed. Again, might be my wheel choice. I've had constant rubbing issues even with trimming and a lift and other people running stock BS on their wheels seem to have no issues. YMMV.
     
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