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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. Mar 31, 2015 at 7:02 PM
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    maxpower29

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    Even in stock suspension? Really?
     
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  2. Mar 31, 2015 at 7:19 PM
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    maxpower29

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    Nice. I was worried about keeping my 5100 at. 85 with eibachs but taking the lean spacers out lol I'm sure I will be fine the.
     
    maxpower29, Mar 31, 2015
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  3. Apr 13, 2015 at 7:55 PM
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    I've been running maxxis bighorn 255/85r16s for a few months and am very happy with this size. They fit my stock '15 TRD OR and just had to trim the front mud flaps. I also ran this tire in a 265/75r16 and the tall skinnies are much better- improved mpg and snow/ice performance. While still not great in the snow, the skinnier maxxis works noticeably better than the wider size.

    My truck is a 6 speed and the gearing feels fine, even in Colorado's front range. Sure, you can feel a power loss but it still gets up the mountains just fine. It will cruise 65-75 just fine in 6th gear on the highway, just not on huge climbs. It's no problem to downshift to 5th a little more often. Results with an auto tranny might vary.
     
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  4. Apr 13, 2015 at 8:14 PM
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    Probably have the only 2nd Gen with an 8274 in the world.
    Bullshit, no problem here, 17 mpg or so and will accelerate in 6th if needed, and that's with shitty e10 gasoline. The taller tire will drop your rpms though, but I have no idea how much vs the 245 car tires that are so called standard size. And I'm running 255 toyo mt.
     
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    White Bear, Apr 13, 2015
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  5. Apr 13, 2015 at 8:50 PM
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    Ffej

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    [​IMG]

    Maxxis bighorn with OME 883 and Wheeler heavy duty progressive aal (without overload).

    Tires fit fine stock
     
    Ffej, Apr 13, 2015
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  6. Apr 13, 2015 at 8:54 PM
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    MatthewMay1

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  7. May 2, 2015 at 9:17 PM
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    Isn't it a sin to lift a 5 lugger?!:eek: ;)

    Yes I know it's a 6 lug now
     
    BradyT88, May 2, 2015
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  8. May 3, 2015 at 4:58 AM
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    5 lug single cabs look good dumped!! I like them more than xrunners.
     
    2ndGenJonny, May 3, 2015
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  9. May 3, 2015 at 6:53 AM
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    did you thing rub with mud flap on 2008 with 5100 @2.5" + 1/4" top plate spacer on dick cepek wheel 16X8 back spacing 4" offset -12mm
     
    stoneham, May 3, 2015
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  10. May 4, 2015 at 8:59 PM
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    Where did you get those steelies?
     
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  11. May 4, 2015 at 9:18 PM
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    Gotcha, seems like that is par for the course for those things. Just piecing a set together. I prefer the look, though. Especially with the pizza cutters. I know there is some dealer I've seen posted around here that sells the FJ wheels, but I believe they are 17", no thanks.
     
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  12. May 4, 2015 at 9:22 PM
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    It's only about a $30-40 premium per tire for a 17" wheel.

    I agree, no thanks.
     
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  13. May 5, 2015 at 1:59 PM
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    Depends on the look you are after. Steelies have the military vibe and you are not going to break a steelie like an alloy can break if you really beat on your truck. I would think it would be nice to be different than all the guys running black alloy wheels or OEM alloys wheels. I run first gen alloys off a 2002 Tacoma on my Second gen because they have the right offset for these 255/85R16's. I got them used at a real nice price, but the look is growing on me.
     
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  14. May 5, 2015 at 4:13 PM
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  15. May 5, 2015 at 4:32 PM
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    Found a set of 4 on Craigslist for 200 bucks. Thoughts on the deal? Thinking about contacting the person and seeing if they will just trade my alloys for them. But they may not even have a need for them. My goal is 255/85/16. I've read numerous times that those wheels are great for that size.
     
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  16. May 5, 2015 at 4:44 PM
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    Actually, I just found this sweet deal.

    http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/pts/5010484474.html
     
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  17. May 5, 2015 at 4:46 PM
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    I just honesty don't like the look of the 2nd gen wheels. Even plastidipped or properly painted flat black. And I hate the bro aftermarket wheel look. I'm either just sticking with stock, steelies, or I may get these 1st gen wheels.
     
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  18. May 5, 2015 at 7:07 PM
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  19. May 5, 2015 at 7:31 PM
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    I e-mailed the seller. Hopefully I will hear back and can go check them out.
     
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  20. May 5, 2015 at 7:47 PM
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