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255/85 R16 Owners Experience

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

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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%
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  1. Apr 16, 2013 at 3:01 PM
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    Spitfire

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    Submitted my request for 255/85/R16 MT/Rs. I have the BFG KM2s in load range E right now, very happy with the size, but the sidewalls have not held up to the rocks out here. Multiple tears in the outer sidewall. Disount won't replace them until they pierce.
     
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  2. Apr 16, 2013 at 3:41 PM
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    carcharias Giggiddy what what

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    The sidewalls on my KM2's seem to be bubbling out a bit. Anyone else had that? Lots of weight on the front of my truck may have something to do with it.
     
    carcharias, Apr 16, 2013
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  3. Apr 16, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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    I just asked for MT-R's. I'll probably buy 255/85/16 or 255/80/17 in the KM2 flavor.
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2013 at 5:11 PM
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    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    I put a gash in one of mine last year at shoe creek. I could put the tip of my finger in and it still didnt go flat.
     
    TacoCat, Apr 16, 2013
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  5. Apr 16, 2013 at 7:35 PM
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    CanisLupus

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    I was a little curious and wanted to see what 255/85/16 or 255/80/17 Duratrac's would look like and so I did a little photo-chopping. I really want this tire...

    (Thanks to 4Wheelin4Banger for the picture!)

    [​IMG]

    Matt
     
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    CanisLupus, Apr 16, 2013
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  6. Apr 16, 2013 at 7:44 PM
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    Hairy Taco

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    Hairy Taco Jungle of Love

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    Well if yer gonna go skinny, ya gotta go as tall as ya can, cause short and skinny sure as hell ain't gonna impress anyone...
     
    Hairy Taco, Apr 16, 2013
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  7. Apr 16, 2013 at 10:06 PM
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    I've been tread jacked.
    Somebody Duratraced my tread. :eek:
     
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    4Wheelin4Banger, Apr 16, 2013
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  8. Apr 17, 2013 at 3:34 AM
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    TacoCat

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    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    So what you're saying is, it aint about the length, it's about the girth?
    :laughing: I see what you did there...
     
    TacoCat, Apr 17, 2013
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  9. Apr 17, 2013 at 4:23 AM
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    Gearheadesw

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    Gearheadesw must modify

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    Yeah, messaged them about different sizes in both MTR Kevlar and Dura Trac. I was asking for 255/80r/17 and 275/75r/17 in both. Can't hurt all these requests, right?
    Just dropped them another line looking for 275/80r/17's, a window popped up and asked me to fill out a survey, a very long question packed survey. I have an account with Goodyear and this survey asked some crazy questions, even about competitor tires. Filled it out with new size requests.
     
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  10. Apr 17, 2013 at 5:44 AM
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    ...and I see what you have done there
     
    Hairy Taco, Apr 17, 2013
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  11. Apr 17, 2013 at 8:27 AM
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    Can anyone vouch for the copper s/t for everyday driving and on the trail in this size? I have the kevlars now in 265 and I don't ever want to run a mud tire on the road in the winter. Just wanted to see if they are a good all around tire, kinda like how the duratrac is. But since no 255 in the duratrac is this tire comparable to some degree?
     
    tacoma16, Apr 17, 2013
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  12. Apr 17, 2013 at 8:37 AM
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    Good luck finding them VVV

     
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  13. Apr 17, 2013 at 8:41 AM
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  14. Apr 17, 2013 at 8:42 AM
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    :eek: :eek: :eek:

    Who would do such a thing?!?

    Matt
     
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  15. Apr 17, 2013 at 8:45 AM
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    That is good to hear. The rocks out here are pretty hard on them, but htey have held up so far.
     
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  16. Apr 17, 2013 at 8:49 AM
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    TacoCat

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    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    I replaced the gashed one just cause I was worried it would blow out if it were to flex the wrong way. When I got the replacement tire I saw how thick the sidewalls of these km2s are and was very impressed. Doesn't help much with weight, but its not like I'm driving a sports car when every pound counts. And I've written off mpgs a while ago...
     
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  17. Apr 17, 2013 at 9:02 AM
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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wheels-tires/82734-list-tires-255-85-16-a.html
    Not sure how accurate that list is anymore, but it's a good start. I would check the manufacturers sites for more current offerings.

    Also, not sure what your time frame is, but as mentioned elsewhere in this thread the Cooper ST Maxx should be coming in this size by Fall.
     
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  18. Apr 17, 2013 at 9:12 AM
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    Yeah just scrolled a few pages back. Completed forgot about all this. I have some time, just wanted to get as much info before I pulled the trigger on a new set. Was hoping to get the coopers as my daily's and get the km2 for trial use once my kevlars wore out.

    Thanks for the list. Have never came across that thread before. Well look into those manufactures.
     
    tacoma16, Apr 17, 2013
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  19. Apr 23, 2013 at 11:43 PM
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    What's the lightest tire in this size?
     
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  20. Apr 26, 2013 at 12:53 PM
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    the cooper st i think is the lightest, either 46 or 47 lbs each
     
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