255/80/17 Owners Experience

Where did you heat/deform? I'm slapping these tires on my factory wheels as you did. I'm trying to save the guessing and determine where to start trimming. I'll guess from there. Nice color btw. Here's mine.

 

i seem to maximize mpg on highway....seems to be the off the line that drags it down. although i don't have much elevation change either.

 

I got frustrated with the size and weight of the tire and went smaller. So glad I did, forgot what a nice ride it is

 

Has anyone put these on a 8.5" rim? Cooper website says its allowed but what about aired down?

 

Are those the trail edition 4 runner rims 17x7.5"? Any rubbing issues?

 

Anyone do any towing with this tire size?

 

Were you able to fit the spare under the bed in the stock spot? Happy with the ties?

 

I had to beat the two tire guides with a 5lb sledgehammer but eventually it fit with about 1/2” from touching the center pumpkin of the rear axle.

I’ve since changed to 255/75r17 and personally I like that size much better

 

Thank you for your reply. Seems to be very similar sizes. Why do you like them much better?

 

59 pound tire versus a 38 pound tire

 

Both E rated?

 

No. But I don’t need E rated where I drive. E’s weigh more, need more energy to go faster and take more distance to stop.

Mine are 4 ply, soft, supple and great ride comfort

 

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I'm thinking of going with Nitro Ridge Graplers 255/80R17 on SCS wheels to save weight but am concerned about holding a bead when aired down

 

Gotcha, I have a Four Wheel Camper now and unfortunately think I am going to need to step up to an E rated from my current C rated. Cooper st maxx not available in 255/75/17, 255/80/17 though! Think this tall skinny tire will help me keep some MPG and help with road noise. That all on top of the added benafits of a tall skinny tire. Excited to try them out.

 

I went ahead and mounted them. No issues so far.

 

Thanks. Looks like your enjoying one of our scenic trails Broken Arrow Sedona

 

Yeah we headed down to Sedona the last day of Overland Expo West before heading home to Cali.

So I never knew Nitto/Toyo had offerings in the 255/80/17. I confirmed on both websites but I wasnt able to find a price. I'm assuming its a new size for them?

 

What lift setup do you have? Truck looks fantastic! I have what looks to be a similar setup and am considering going from 285/70s to 255/80s.

 

Thanks! Still a work in progress.

Front:
Icon stage 4
Icon tube UCA
Wheelers Super Bumps

Rear:
Icon custom rears from Wheelers
Old style Dakars
Wheelers Super Bumps
All Pro Ubolt Flip Kit

 

Bump, anyone else running 255/80/17 on the 3rd gen. What are your experiences??