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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

    58.3%
  2. Ran em but didn't work for me, went wider and am happy I did.

    16.7%
  3. Ran wide before now run the skinnies and am much happier

    25.0%
  1. May 5, 2015 at 7:52 PM
    #2661
    KenLyns

    KenLyns 8.75" Third Member

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    Belly of the Beast
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    Real drawback is the weight. 16" steelies are already quite heavy, ~30 lb per wheel. 17" steelies would be even heavier. Compare this against Konig Countersteer 16" at 18 lb per wheel (or Volk TE37s at 16 lb...)
     
  2. May 6, 2015 at 12:10 AM
    #2662
    JustinBlaha

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    subbed for research :)
     
  3. May 12, 2015 at 7:13 PM
    #2663
    Wolftaco

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    Just picked up a set of Toyo MTs for $185 per tire shipped, I couldn't pass up such a sick deal. Unfucking real! Looks like there are still more left at tire-easy.com. Get sum!
     
  4. May 12, 2015 at 7:18 PM
    #2664
    MatthewMay1

    MatthewMay1 I'm an amateur professional.

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    I will keep that site in mind when it comes time for new shoes on my truck!
     
  5. May 12, 2015 at 7:20 PM
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    2ndGenJonny

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    Are you fucking serious? That is the best deal around. Cheapest I found with free shipping is 260 per!
     
  6. May 12, 2015 at 7:27 PM
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    Wolftaco

    Wolftaco Well-Known Member

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    Yup! I couldn't resist, even though my Toyo M55s only have 15,000 miles on em and still look new. Now I have an extra set of mud tires just for wheelin!
     
  7. May 12, 2015 at 7:30 PM
    #2667
    MatthewMay1

    MatthewMay1 I'm an amateur professional.

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    Does the website load in Spanish for anyone else?
     
  8. May 12, 2015 at 7:31 PM
    #2668
    2ndGenJonny

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    My phone translates it automatically
     
  9. May 12, 2015 at 7:31 PM
    #2669
    MatthewMay1

    MatthewMay1 I'm an amateur professional.

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    Weird
     
  10. May 15, 2015 at 3:32 PM
    #2670
    k3v11n

    k3v11n Yeah? No!

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    My leveling kit and 1" rear block came in. Can't decide if I want 255/85/16 or 265/75/16. On stock 2015 SR Wheels. The 265s are much easier to get. Nobody really stocks 255/85/16 here in Hawaii. Shipping sucks. =(
     
  11. May 19, 2015 at 5:04 PM
    #2671
    2ndGenJonny

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    Cooper has a new tire coming out next month called the STT Pro and its going to be manufacturered in the 255x85r16. I think I just found my new tire :)
     
  12. May 19, 2015 at 9:38 PM
    #2672
    JustinBlaha

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    Have you seen the design? If so where at?
     
  13. May 19, 2015 at 9:40 PM
    #2673
    JustinBlaha

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  14. May 20, 2015 at 2:32 AM
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    Acerwin

    Acerwin The unNORM NORM

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    Looks like I may have also. Do you know if it's going to be the same size as the bfg km2's (33.5x10.2) or smaller like the cooper a/t?
     
  15. May 20, 2015 at 3:55 AM
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    2ndGenJonny

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    Yes, the expedition portal has the review and that's all the info thats available.

    I would assume that the sizes are in between the ST Maxx and BFG/Toyo in that size because of Coopers huge tread depth.

    I can't wait to get the official specs
     
  16. May 20, 2015 at 5:54 AM
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    Acerwin

    Acerwin The unNORM NORM

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    Me either they look nnniiiccceee!
     
  17. May 20, 2015 at 2:14 PM
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    4Running Daily

    4Running Daily Long Live ZS

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    I have a 255/85 KM2 spare with 7/32nds of tread left if anyone is interested.
     
  18. May 22, 2015 at 4:00 PM
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    TacoJosh82

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    Alright guys, heres a couple of questions. I have dakars in the rear and 884's up front. I really would like to go bigger than 265/75/16s and this is the size I want but I would like to know are any of you running them with the 2.7? I keep some tools in the back with a cap so its already a little sluggish (not a ton). I worry that its going to be terribly slow. And I am getting the MB TKO wheels in a 16" and I don't know the backspacing but they have -6 offset. So I gather that they will stick out a bit which I like the look of. At full stuff they're going to hit the fenders? I don't do any extreme rock crawling so getting full stuff isn't too frequent
     
  19. May 22, 2015 at 4:58 PM
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    nzbrock

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    I have a 2.7 and 255/85s. I don't think it's sluggish, but it is definitely slower. I have 4.56 stock (TRD Auto 2.7) so that helps a little. I have SAW 2.0s and wheelers 5 leaf packs and I have not hit the fenders.
     
  20. May 22, 2015 at 5:43 PM
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    TacoJosh82

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    Nice, thanks for the reply. I wonder what gears I have. I'm 5 speed manual. Maybe I'll go search and see if I can find out. I am very seriously thinking about getting the Doug Thorley header and a drop on filter so that might help a bit
     

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