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On the Bubble over 255/85/16s vs 285/75/16s

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ChrisSandstorm, Aug 29, 2016.

  1. Aug 30, 2016 at 1:26 PM
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    Lovci

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    What do you run at 255?
     
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  2. Aug 30, 2016 at 1:42 PM
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    So that's with stock suspension? Are you going to stick with the gun metal wheels?
     
  3. Aug 30, 2016 at 1:47 PM
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    Congrats on a decision! There are SO many options out there it can be overwhelming. I was on the fence for awhile because I knew the 255 was better in almost every way for my needs, but I just couldn't get over the skinny vs wide tire and let's be honest, looks play a large factor into our decision for most of us. My 285s will be here Thursday! :bananadance:
     
  4. Aug 30, 2016 at 1:51 PM
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    Are there no 33 inch options somewhere in the middle?
     
  5. Aug 30, 2016 at 1:53 PM
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    I ran a St maxx. Now I have 285 stt pros

    St maxx- good
    Maxxis bighorn-suck
     
  6. Aug 30, 2016 at 2:01 PM
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    Not that I'm aware of. I wish someone made a 33x10.5x16or17 because I'd be all over that shit. Width of a 265, but taller.
     
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    255 on a 8.5 wheel measures over 10.5
     
  8. Aug 30, 2016 at 2:18 PM
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    I mean I want a 10.5 wide before the wheel, then whatever it gets stretched to it'll get stretched too.
     
  9. Aug 30, 2016 at 2:40 PM
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    Totally agree 100%

    I had 255s on my 100 series.. can you imagine the pain that caused my eyes.. I ended up going with Toyo AT IIs in a 295 on the 100. Looks soo much better..

    I will toss the 255s on when I go on trips and then run a bit wider AT in a 285 when lifted and stock tires wear out.

    I wheeled the 100 series on Hole in the Rock this past Spring and the Toyos were so/so... I really needed MT on some of the stuff we were doing and a locker.. hence the move to the Taco..
     
  10. Aug 30, 2016 at 2:49 PM
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    yep on stock, no on gun metal. going black on wheels
     
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    Stock. For now.
    What didn't you like about the Maxxis seen good reviews.
     
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    They have minimal siping, extremely generic design, heavy, made overseas, hard compound.
     
  13. Aug 30, 2016 at 3:26 PM
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    Like I said. I have one as my spare. I'll run it if I have too. But i damn sure wouldn't run a whole set

    IMG_5128.jpg
     
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  14. Aug 30, 2016 at 4:41 PM
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    I siped the center treads at Discount. Worked great. Granted they suck for winter/rain but on the trail, they are super grippy and have always worked great.
     
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    Discount wouldn't sipe my tires wtf
     
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    really? Why not?
     
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    @Aussiek2000 how did you mount the D-Ring on your bed?
     
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    That's a lot of off road what are you doing for that kind of off roading. I only off road late nov. thru end of jan during deer season and even then most of that is done with my polaris ranger.
     
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    Nuts and bolts
     
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