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Michelin MS2 and Defender photos please

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by NMTrailRider, Nov 28, 2015.

  1. Nov 28, 2015 at 1:35 PM
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    NMTrailRider

    NMTrailRider [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'd really like to see some photos of MS2's in 265-75-16 and 265-70-16 on stock suspension. List size with photo.

    Currently running 245's and I'd like to compare.
    I got a good three hours into searching- found a few pics but would like to see some more.
    Thanks.
     
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  2. Nov 28, 2015 at 6:49 PM
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    fla_sun

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    265X75X16 MX2 close ups


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  3. Nov 28, 2015 at 6:52 PM
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  4. Nov 28, 2015 at 6:53 PM
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  6. Nov 29, 2015 at 9:05 PM
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  7. Nov 29, 2015 at 9:20 PM
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    NMTrailRider

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    What size are these? Those TRD wheels look great.
     
  8. Nov 30, 2015 at 3:33 PM
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    Cmurder 2011 TX TRD Offroad

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    Mine are Defenders. They look the same.
     
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  9. Nov 30, 2015 at 3:35 PM
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    NMTrailRider

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    Thanks, mudder. I wanted to see Defenders, too.

    Edit: murder
     
  10. Nov 30, 2015 at 3:37 PM
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    NMTrailRider

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    What was your rationale for getting the 70's instead of the 75's?
     
  11. Nov 30, 2015 at 3:45 PM
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    Stock size. Figured I'd keep it that way. That's my only reason.
     
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  12. Nov 30, 2015 at 6:01 PM
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  13. Nov 30, 2015 at 6:44 PM
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    RickG

    RickG It seemed like a good idea at the time...

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    Picked the 265's since I liked the wider look. Diameter is virtually the same as the 245/75's they replaced. The speedometer is actually a bit closer to correct than it was.
     
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  14. Dec 4, 2015 at 6:21 PM
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    Michelin LTX MS2 P265/70 R16
     
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