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255/85/16 or 285/75/16

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by MadeInMaine, Jun 8, 2010.

  1. Jun 9, 2010 at 5:14 PM
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    MadeInMaine

    MadeInMaine [OP] MadeInMaine

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    1. What do the UCAs do?
    2. Do you have any issues with unstableness/ slipage/ loose around corners?
    3. Tacoman... where in VT are you?
    I grew up in ME, when to UVM. Loved it, and thinking about moving back there in a few years
     
  2. Jun 9, 2010 at 5:22 PM
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    Yoytoda

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    see answers in blue. the other thing is wheel spacer are not the best option. wheel bearings are designed to hold all the weight vertically. straight up and down. With wheel spacers or too little back spacing puts lateral strain on wheel bearings and ball joints. its a leverage issue that can cause parts to wear much faster.
     
  3. Jun 9, 2010 at 9:55 PM
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    Evil Monkey

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    http://performancesimulations.com/fact-or-fiction-tires-1.htm
     
  4. Jun 9, 2010 at 10:08 PM
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    Yoytoda

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    well its not linear no, but i still think it proves that wider tires have more contact patch.

    id like to see street tires not full on racing tires. this doesnt really tell me anything other that the sidewalls are pretty stiff. Especially considering these are procably 35-40 aspect tires
     
  5. Jun 9, 2010 at 11:04 PM
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    NBKACAL

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    I have an 08' tacoma with a 3" RevTek Lift and I'm looking into purchasing 18" Rockstars on some Nitto Trail Grapplers and I need some help in choosing the size of wheel spacers to avoid any rubbing. I noticed that they vary in sizes ranging from 1" to 2". Please Help
     
  6. Jun 9, 2010 at 11:07 PM
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    Yoytoda

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    spacers equal wear and tear on suspension components. id go with a better lift and ucas so you dont need spacers
     
  7. Jun 10, 2010 at 3:39 PM
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    I'm living in the upper part of the state...near Saint Johnsbury. I have a brother going to UVM next year, for vet studies
     
  8. Jun 10, 2010 at 3:58 PM
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    IMG_2483_16831571cb74da945a242c96efa9ac1387ae6619.jpg
     
  9. Jun 11, 2010 at 6:07 AM
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    MadeInMaine

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    Am I correct in saying for 255/85/16, I will not need spacers
    but for 285/75/16, I will need spacers?
     
  10. Jun 11, 2010 at 6:15 AM
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    wiscdave

    wiscdave Lets Do It!

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    yes,

    Try looking through some the stickys on http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wheels-tires/

    All of these questions have been asked 1000s of times.


    285s for the win IMHO
     
  11. Jun 11, 2010 at 1:41 PM
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    Those dont look too narrow in my opinion. i want some :drool:
     
  12. Jun 11, 2010 at 2:20 PM
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    Mike_Tacoma05

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    Here are some yokohama 285/75/16s on my truck, in my gallary i have them on there with a 3inch body, now it has a 3inch body with 2.5 suspension...would like to sale my wheel and tire set up.

    IMG_0311_d7a4ad724476864ddea58621204931bbcb2640da.jpg
     
  13. Sep 25, 2010 at 5:17 PM
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    MadeInMaine

    MadeInMaine [OP] MadeInMaine

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    I know it is months later... but I just wanted to say thanks for all the help / advince / knowledge from above.

    I ended up going with 285/75/16, and I love them. They are beautiful, and they fit exactly what I want them for!
     
  14. Sep 25, 2010 at 9:46 PM
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    steve o 77

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    Nice! I would probably have 285's if I didn't drive so much freeway. They kill mileage.
     

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