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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. Aug 31, 2015 at 2:50 PM
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    Fifthwind

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    Barcelona Red 09 DCOR- Icon 2.5" ECOs w/CDC - 14" 700lb, ICON 2.0 RR Ext rears, AP EXPO pack, Diff Wedge, Diff and Skid Drop, Discoverer S/T 255/85/16, Ride-Rite Bags w/ Daystars, ARB Bull/winch Bumper, Warn 8k, ARB CMK12, Budbuilt skids, BAMF bolt on sliders BAMF diff diaper, bedlights, hoodlights, BAMF CB, etc.
    Yes, those first gens have much different space up front, and do not have a dovetailed frame in the rear, and seem much more nimble off-road than the 2nd gens. I wouldn't trade my 2nd for a first, though I have considered picking up a first in addition to my second, simply for the better geometry.
     
    Fifthwind, Aug 31, 2015
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  2. Aug 31, 2015 at 3:16 PM
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    WheelInTheSky

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    WheelInTheSky, Aug 31, 2015
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  3. Aug 31, 2015 at 4:23 PM
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    crazy joker

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    crazy joker Well-Known Member

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    Real men just call it camping
    Same here. Pulling the trigger very soon. Just not 100% sure which brand to go with yet.
     
    crazy joker, Aug 31, 2015
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  4. Aug 31, 2015 at 5:01 PM
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    WheelInTheSky

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    ...then again I'm just a fanboy:rolleyes:
     
    WheelInTheSky, Aug 31, 2015
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  5. Aug 31, 2015 at 5:06 PM
    #2805
    Delta00

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    Delta00 ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

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    I like my 255's look great!

    IMG_20150806_144650_zpstlvvf0og_ebbe5db1b3d0d85453078e66dff8dd29512b2384.jpg

    IMG_20150806_161257_zps8lnug2kj_a4dd191e0a272afbf04f05d7c6d014f2c0fe6c61.jpg
     
    Delta00, Aug 31, 2015
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    0uTkAsT, Boston10Taco, Crom and 2 others like this.
  6. Aug 31, 2015 at 7:29 PM
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    Boston10Taco

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    Nice truck. Sedona?
     
    Boston10Taco, Aug 31, 2015
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  7. Aug 31, 2015 at 7:37 PM
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    Delta00

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    Thats it!
     
    Delta00, Aug 31, 2015
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  8. Aug 31, 2015 at 7:40 PM
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    Boston10Taco

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    I went on a mountain biking trip there last year. Amazing trails. Can't wait to get back out there.
     
    Boston10Taco, Aug 31, 2015
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  9. Sep 1, 2015 at 10:11 AM
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    sawbladeduller

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    sawbladeduller semi-realist

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    IMG_2603.jpg
    255.85.16, ST, Load D 8ply, less heavy than a Load E 10ply
     
    sawbladeduller, Sep 1, 2015
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    Base Camp, trailbound, Crom and 1 other person like this.
  10. Sep 1, 2015 at 10:44 AM
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    WheelInTheSky

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    The Load E Maxx are 53 a piece.
     
    WheelInTheSky, Sep 1, 2015
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  11. Sep 1, 2015 at 12:13 PM
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    sawbladeduller

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    yes
     
    sawbladeduller, Sep 1, 2015
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  12. Sep 2, 2015 at 2:47 PM
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    Boston10Taco

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    The km2s are 53lbs each as well
     
    Boston10Taco, Sep 2, 2015
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  13. Sep 3, 2015 at 4:56 PM
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    Boulder Taco

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    3" ToyTec Lift D.C. 285/75/16's ProComp ES9000 Shocks Avid Light Bar / Sliders Hella Black Magic Fog Lights Black Badges + Black Grille ARE Topper Sockmonkey TRD Decal Bulletproof Fab. TRD Skid Plate Blacked Out Rear Bumper
    Hey Guys, I'm about to finally pull the trigger on the 255's. Any opinions on the BFG's vs the Maxxis Bighorns? I have read the Bighorns are louder.
     
    Boulder Taco, Sep 3, 2015
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  14. Sep 3, 2015 at 9:10 PM
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    gray223

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    Why not coopers?
     
    gray223, Sep 3, 2015
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  15. Sep 3, 2015 at 9:12 PM
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    WheelInTheSky

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    Thank you for saying this for me! Hahaha really though consider the Coopers. More quiet than BFGs, cheaper, and better both on and off road.
     
    WheelInTheSky, Sep 3, 2015
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  16. Sep 3, 2015 at 9:13 PM
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    gray223

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    :thumbsup:
     
    gray223, Sep 3, 2015
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  17. Sep 4, 2015 at 4:42 AM
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    Boulder Taco

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    I'm sure everyone has their own preference, especially on this thread. Most of the Taco World can't stand these "pizza cutters", but I like the military style look.
    But for me, I would like a more aggressive tread than the Coopers. The Toyo's are the only ones that seem significantly more expensive the the other brands. Considering we only have about 4 to choose from :) The BFG's, Coopers, and Bighorns are all in the same ballpark price. My local 4wp just quoted me $1042 out the door including tax. They have a big sale coming up, so I'm hoping to tack on a rebate or 2 to drop the overall price.
     
    Boulder Taco, Sep 4, 2015
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  18. Sep 4, 2015 at 5:40 AM
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    Fifthwind

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    Fifthwind Master of None

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    I run the S/T's, plenty of voids and the compound is soft enough to chew mud just fine and gets grip on rocks too.
     
    Fifthwind, Sep 4, 2015
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  19. Sep 4, 2015 at 6:20 AM
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    crazy joker

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    Ordered up a set ST Maxx (255/ 80/ 17) today! They say they'll be in one week from today. I kinda feel like I've cheated on BFG though, because I've bought about 5 sets of them over the years. The ST's look like they'll be a better fit for my needs and a little cheaper.
     
    crazy joker, Sep 4, 2015
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  20. Sep 4, 2015 at 10:09 PM
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    Boston10Taco

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    Mounted today 255/85/16 km2
    KIMG0142.jpg KIMG0144.jpg KIMG0143.jpg
     
    Boston10Taco, Sep 4, 2015
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