1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: 21' 4Runner Pro Wheels... Anyone running these Firestone's? Wheels that will fit now and work with lift later? Tire Jack tool ? feedback/comment? I order a new set of FJ SE wheels and tires for my '03 Moto Metal 951 Problem with 4WD

255/85 R16 Owners Experience

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by rsbmg, May 8, 2011.

?

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%
Page 130 of 258
  1. Mar 11, 2015 at 12:53 PM
    #2581
    Gabassman

    #2581
    Gabassman Drive it like a 4WD

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2011
    Member:
    #64537
    Messages:
    2,645
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tyler
    Georgia
    Got mine in today. Being put on now ImageUploadedByTapatalk1426103540.049777.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1426103595.405323.jpg
     
    Gabassman, Mar 11, 2015
    #2581
    Greenbean likes this.
  2. Mar 11, 2015 at 1:39 PM
    #2582
    pbjeep

    #2582
    pbjeep Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2014
    Member:
    #140422
    Messages:
    57
    Gender:
    Male
    Post pics when you are done. What lift you got? Spacers or not?
     
    pbjeep, Mar 11, 2015
    #2582
  3. Mar 11, 2015 at 1:51 PM
    #2583
    Gabassman

    #2583
    Gabassman Drive it like a 4WD

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2011
    Member:
    #64537
    Messages:
    2,645
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tyler
    Georgia
    Will do when j get home I'm meeting a guy now to sell the ones I took off. But to answer your question.
    Ome 885x up front got full 3 inches and Chevy leafs added in the rear for around 2-2.5 lift.
    And yes I have spidertrax 1.25 wheel spacers all around.
     
    Gabassman, Mar 11, 2015
    #2583
    loco usmc likes this.
  4. Mar 11, 2015 at 2:36 PM
    #2584
    Gabassman

    #2584
    Gabassman Drive it like a 4WD

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2011
    Member:
    #64537
    Messages:
    2,645
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tyler
    Georgia
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1426109706.284260.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1426109725.733962.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1426109747.806161.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1426109802.906614.jpg

    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1426109765.656109.jpg
     
    Gabassman, Mar 11, 2015
    #2584
  5. Mar 11, 2015 at 3:05 PM
    #2585
    pbjeep

    #2585
    pbjeep Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2014
    Member:
    #140422
    Messages:
    57
    Gender:
    Male
    Looks good, and those pics are with spacers? I think without the spacers they would be tucked in too much.
     
    pbjeep, Mar 11, 2015
    #2585
  6. Mar 11, 2015 at 3:06 PM
    #2586
    Gabassman

    #2586
    Gabassman Drive it like a 4WD

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2011
    Member:
    #64537
    Messages:
    2,645
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tyler
    Georgia
    Yes with spacers. With out they would be tucked way too much.
     
    Gabassman, Mar 11, 2015
    #2586
  7. Mar 11, 2015 at 3:07 PM
    #2587
    OZ-T

    #2587
    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2009
    Member:
    #27584
    Messages:
    50,587
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Peter North
    British Columbia
    Vehicle:
    Mag Grey 09 Trd Sport DCLB 4x4
    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi
    Having them tucked inside the fenders during compression is kinda the point , no ?
     
    OZ-T, Mar 11, 2015
    #2587
  8. Mar 11, 2015 at 3:08 PM
    #2588
    4Running Daily

    #2588
    4Running Daily Long Live ZS

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2012
    Member:
    #75625
    Messages:
    8,702
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Connor
    Tempe/San Diego
    Vehicle:
    1996 Toyota 4Runner
    Not at the mall bro
     
    4Running Daily, Mar 11, 2015
    #2588
  9. Mar 11, 2015 at 3:13 PM
    #2589
    Gabassman

    #2589
    Gabassman Drive it like a 4WD

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2011
    Member:
    #64537
    Messages:
    2,645
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tyler
    Georgia



    My argument to that is people run 285s and wheel the heck out of them. I have not read one time that someone has had an issue with ripping off fenders. Same height a lot skinnier. With 1.25 spacers the 255s are almost to the edge of the fender
     
    Gabassman, Mar 11, 2015
    #2589
  10. Mar 11, 2015 at 3:15 PM
    #2590
    OZ-T

    #2590
    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2009
    Member:
    #27584
    Messages:
    50,587
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Peter North
    British Columbia
    Vehicle:
    Mag Grey 09 Trd Sport DCLB 4x4
    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi

    I'm not trying to argue with you , I look forward to hearing how they work out for you
     
    OZ-T, Mar 11, 2015
    #2590
  11. Mar 11, 2015 at 3:19 PM
    #2591
    Gabassman

    #2591
    Gabassman Drive it like a 4WD

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2011
    Member:
    #64537
    Messages:
    2,645
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tyler
    Georgia

    I'll be sure to check back in. I'm hoping to get up to the mountains next weekend.
     
    Gabassman, Mar 11, 2015
    #2591
  12. Mar 11, 2015 at 3:27 PM
    #2592
    crazy joker

    #2592
    crazy joker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2012
    Member:
    #88787
    Messages:
    1,454
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jesse
    Charlotte area, NC
    Vehicle:
    2014 DCLB sport 4x4
    Real men just call it camping
    I'm planning on the next set of tires being 255/80/17. I have the 1.25 spacers now, but I'm still trying to decide if I should ditch them with the next set of tires (stock sport rims).
    Edit: I'm running 265/70/17 now, so I guess I could loose the spacers now.
     
    Last edited: Mar 11, 2015
    crazy joker, Mar 11, 2015
    #2592
  13. Mar 11, 2015 at 3:30 PM
    #2593
    Gabassman

    #2593
    Gabassman Drive it like a 4WD

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2011
    Member:
    #64537
    Messages:
    2,645
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tyler
    Georgia
    Leave them on one side and compare. I don't think I would like them with out.
     
    Gabassman, Mar 11, 2015
    #2593
  14. Mar 11, 2015 at 6:27 PM
    #2594
    Base Camp

    #2594
    Base Camp Instagram: @willismtc

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2014
    Member:
    #136993
    Messages:
    1,263
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Willis
    Roanoke, VA
    Vehicle:
    '14 Base Model 4x4
    I tried to run (1.25") spacers on the front with the steelies. Ended up removing them after a couple of days. Was afraid of carnage under serious compression... I liked the look, but function>form any day IMO.

    Interested none the less. Let us know how it works out.
     
    Last edited: Mar 11, 2015
    Base Camp, Mar 11, 2015
    #2594
  15. Mar 11, 2015 at 6:59 PM
    #2595
    Gabassman

    #2595
    Gabassman Drive it like a 4WD

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2011
    Member:
    #64537
    Messages:
    2,645
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tyler
    Georgia
    We shall see. I just don't see it being an issue or too much of one.
     
    Gabassman, Mar 11, 2015
    #2595
  16. Mar 12, 2015 at 7:12 AM
    #2596
    Fifthwind

    #2596
    Fifthwind Master of None

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2011
    Member:
    #65144
    Messages:
    2,095
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Murph
    Lehigh Valley, PA
    Vehicle:
    Scully
    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.
    I ran 255s with 1.25 spacers for a while with no issues for fender rub. They do increase your turning radius, chew on the outside edges of your tires, and make your taco less nimble on tight twisty trails.
     
    Fifthwind, Mar 12, 2015
    #2596
  17. Mar 15, 2015 at 3:35 PM
    #2597
    yota243

    #2597
    yota243 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2012
    Member:
    #85267
    Messages:
    21,634
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    E.J.
    north Alabama
    Vehicle:
    turbo 05 prerunner trd off road DC
    Bw s256 turbo with 3 in glass pack dumped pre axle raptor liner bed and top rails and fenderflares and rocker panels. Hunter side steps. Plasti-dipped upper fenders and emblems. satin black spray paint here and there inside and out. 5100's set to 1.75" up front . C channel front bumper. Maxxis bighorn 255/85/16
    Ryan, u have had tires for 4 days now. Why u have no pics? Or are they still 33" paper weights right now?
     
    yota243, Mar 15, 2015
    #2597
  18. Mar 17, 2015 at 10:26 AM
    #2598
    Wile

    #2598
    Wile Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2010
    Member:
    #45079
    Messages:
    897
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tim
    New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    08 4x4 DC TRD Offroad
    Pioneer AVH-5600BHS, ScanGauge, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Allpro Aluminum front bumper, Allpro Aluminum IFS skid plate, Allpro APEX rocksliders, Warn 9500s winch
    I've ordered Icon's Stage 6 along with a set of four 255 85 R16. Should be installed in the next couple weeks. I've been lurking in this thread for about a year :spy: . Thanks to everyone in here for helping me in my decision. I'll be adding my experience to help the next person.

    Planned setup:

    Front coils will be set to 2.5 to 3 inches of lift.
    Rear 1.5 icon aal on TSB OEM springs (keeping the overload spring installed)
    Alignment setting: camber 0, toe 0, caster +3 degrees.
    255/85/16R on stock Off-road wheels. (16x7" 5.25" backspacing)

    Before and after measurements and pictures coming.
     
    Wile, Mar 17, 2015
    #2598
  19. Mar 17, 2015 at 2:10 PM
    #2599
    gordi

    #2599
    gordi Only had a wheel fall off once

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2013
    Member:
    #108373
    Messages:
    2,903
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Josh
    North Idaho
    Vehicle:
    2011 DCSB trd sport
    Fox 2.5 extended travel, dakars, rear 5125 255/80/17 cooper maxx ST
    Just put them on 255/80/17 cooper maxx st. Way better than my toyo mts because they turn easier skinny and are no where as noisy
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    with mud flaps on and lift is about 2.5-2.75 in the front, no spacers no UCA rub. No rub on anything after light trimming. Even stuffed them a good amount and trimmed some too. billies 5100 at 0 with OME 885x and 4 leaf pack with 1.5toytec aal in rear so 5 total leafs.
     
    gordi, Mar 17, 2015
    #2599
  20. Mar 17, 2015 at 5:05 PM
    #2600
    gordi

    #2600
    gordi Only had a wheel fall off once

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2013
    Member:
    #108373
    Messages:
    2,903
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Josh
    North Idaho
    Vehicle:
    2011 DCSB trd sport
    Fox 2.5 extended travel, dakars, rear 5125 255/80/17 cooper maxx ST
    33s without a lift?
     
    gordi, Mar 17, 2015
    #2600
Page 130 of 258

Products Discussed in

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 Tires
$392.24+
To Top