The SKINNY on skinny tires

Is there a triple snowpeak rated 255/85/16?

 

Not that I am aware of or I would have them!

 

I don’t know any either. Would be great if Cooper made the Discover AT3 4S in a 255 size. It’s a new flavor, so maybe someday. I sent them an email a couple weeks ago asking if they had any plans and just got the “maybe!” response haha

 

Yeah that's the only thing holding me back. Other part is maybe I should just run 285/75/16 falkens and do cmc and trim I'm looking at 265/75/16 and the weight difference is only five lbs per tire more in e load. If I didn't live in Utah I wouldn't care haha!

 

well.... i had initially picked up some at3w's in the 265 size because i wanted the winter rating, i was always somewhat disappointed in them, size-wise and performance was sub par in my opinion. they really don't compare to an actual true winter tire. i wouldn't recommend them to anybody that wants an actual tire that performs like a winter tire. like most things, nothing is great at all things, but kind of ok

 

I hear you. I get away with the ST Maxxs here in Minnesota because I’ve got a set of snow tires for the winter.

If 17” rims are a possibility, you could the the Cooper 4S tires in 285/70/17
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...eModel=Discoverer+AT3+4S&partnum=87TR7DA4SOWL

 

I'm considering going with Discover AT3 4S in 245/75/16 next winter. I know it's not a tall skinny, but essentially the same diameter as stock and almost an inch narrower.

 

Not a bad idea I waited for six months for my Ray 10s haha should have ordered 17s

 

Forgive my ignorance but what is CMC? Thanks!

 

I believe CMC = Cab Mount Chop.

 

I can't decide between the 255 80 17 BFGoodrich KM2 weight 57lbs and the
285 70 17C BFGoodrich KO2 51lbs. I want to go to skinny tires but it seems every option for the 17" wheel comes in E load range. In this case do you guys still think the skinnier tire would be a better choice for power/mpg than the lighter and wider 285 KO2? Thanks!

 

I suggest just getting the ones you want most. The difference in fuel between the two tires you mention will be very insignificant if even existent.

You also don’t need to get into the cmc with the skinny tires.

Last thing is there are also options like the 34x10.5r17 ko2 if you’re concerned about a mud tire. Along with a couple other AT tires in the 255 size. Don’t let the 34 size intimidate either, they’re actually 33.5 tall which is the same as the Toyo MT I have on mine that fit great with no mods beyond my basic lift.

 

34x10.5r17 KO2s. Shown here aired down a little. They measured 33 1/2 before mounting.

 

Large wide tires ruin steering systems, rake & pinion sets, power steering pumps. Think about it, the force
required to turn large wide wheels on dry pavement. Mechanics secret is, never turn yours wheels sitting still.
I'll take skinny tires and leave my money in my wallet.

 

I have the exact same size/tire on my 3rd gen and can't help but notice they really do wonder around a lot. I just can't seem to trust they won't come off if I take a turn at higher speeds on or off road... just seem too narrow. What pressure are you running yours at on and off road?

 

Whatever, your tires aren’t gonna come off. Are you on some no name shit branded tires or junk yard crap?

 

lol did you read my post? I have the same Toyo tires as the guy that started this post. They are mounted on methods 16x8

 

I have the Toyo’s also, had them on my Jeep also. They’re not gonna come off!

 

Did you make any sharp turns going 40-50 miles an hour

 

I think you could spin the truck on an airplane runway at 70 mph and do a 1080 at speed and the tires wouldn't come off the bead. You're more likely to roll IMHO. That said when cornering you will notice the tire flexing more than a lower profile, wider tire.