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255/75r17 With FJ Cruiser Alloys

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Just Zach, Nov 23, 2013.

  1. Nov 23, 2013 at 9:25 PM
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    Just Zach

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    I did a bunch of searching but never found the info in the end so I figured I'd share. 255/75/r17's on FJ Cruiser wheels that are a 17x7.5 and a 15mm offset clear great on stock suspension. I was worried that the extra 15mm they sit wider over the TRD Sport wheels would cause them to rub but not a bit of rubbing or trimming needed. They fill up the wheel well great too.


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  2. Nov 24, 2013 at 3:29 AM
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    Look like a tight fit , do you plan on lifting ?
     
  3. Nov 24, 2013 at 6:06 AM
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    No plan on lifting unless rubbing develops but so far there's none. I like the look of low and big tires.
     
  4. Dec 11, 2013 at 5:45 AM
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    no rubbing at full lock even? just for 14 DCLB TRD sprt 4x4. what tires do you have in 255/75r17? looking into the discoverer at3.
     
  5. Dec 11, 2013 at 7:02 AM
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    No rub even at full lock. I'm running Hankook Dyna Pro ATm's and absolutely love them. We've had a ton of snow lately to and they've worked great! Gas mileage went down only about 10 miles per tank over stock and with the bigger size tire it probably evens right out. I couldn't be happier.
     
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  6. Dec 11, 2013 at 9:30 AM
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    255/75/17 is a great size I think especially since you can get the muds off jeeps for cheap. Here is my old 4runner with stock suspension on FJ wheels with 255/75/17 BFG Muds

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  7. Dec 11, 2013 at 4:14 PM
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    mpg went down 10mpg? or 10 less miles per tank?
     
  8. Dec 11, 2013 at 7:02 PM
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    10 miles per tank. Nice catch.
     
  9. Dec 11, 2013 at 7:24 PM
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    np. thanks for clarification.
     
  10. Feb 25, 2014 at 7:39 PM
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    Just thought I'd add to the 255/75r17 show.
    They do fit. no lift. no spacers.

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  11. Feb 25, 2014 at 7:42 PM
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    After almost 3 months still absolutely no rubbing. I'm totally sold on this size.
     
  12. Feb 25, 2014 at 7:48 PM
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    me too, i checked when i got home. no rubs. no trimming required either.
     
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    That 4Runner looks awesome
     
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    Just another photo of 255/75/17

    I've been battling a slow leak on the sidewall for months and rather than buying another overpriced stock tire I decided to go with the duratrac's. I prefer the taller and skinner tire and this size simply fit the bill. It's Going take some getting use too with the difference between the stock Dunlop tires and these because the duratrac's do make some noise, but it's nothing I can't live with.

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  15. Feb 12, 2015 at 3:38 AM
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    20% tint, painted handles,painted grill, wet okole seatcovers,sockmonkey decals
    Are these taller then a 265/70/17???
     
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  17. Feb 12, 2015 at 4:56 AM
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    I'll be getting 255/75/17 Revos this spring to go on my FJ wheels. I have a 1.5 inch lift and expect the tires to match the look.
     
  18. Feb 12, 2015 at 12:11 PM
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    I don't think you'll be disappointed. I'm loving the new looks and the new found traction in the snow!
     
  19. Feb 13, 2015 at 3:43 AM
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    20% tint, painted handles,painted grill, wet okole seatcovers,sockmonkey decals
    So looks like the 255's are actually wider!! How's that???
     
  20. Feb 13, 2015 at 4:03 AM
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    I own a set I thought fj's where 19mm offset and the 4 runner wheels were 15mm offset.
     

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