255/80r17. THREE OPTIONS.

[fifthcircle]

Everyone knows the BFG MT KM2 and the Cooper ST MAXX....

I've found the Cooper made, MasterCraft Courser CXT. I think it'll be similar to the ST Maxx, but appears to have more siping, as well as a bit more open tread in the middle. Searching yields no reviews. I can only find them at the rural Co-Op tire shops.

I did find one comparison to the ST Maxx, but no follow up post.
http://roadtraveler.net/mastercraft-courser-cxt/

 

[SilicaRich]

Wow! Didn't realize how similar the CXTs and Maxxs were until you really put them up side by side

 

[kayadog]

Subscribed. Looking for more reviews of the CXT.

 

[Watt maker]

There's also the 34/10.50/17 KO2 which is pretty close to a 255/80/17.

I run the ST Maxx on my 2008 4runner and I like them.

 

[PHeller]

Is there a pizza-cutter that is more readily available and/or cheaper than 255/80r17?

For instance I can find 235/85r16 which sound appealing, but I think it's an even more rare size.

 

[kayadog]

There are more and more 255/75r17 tires available because of the JK market. Same width, a little shorter, but usually lighter, cheaper, and more options.

 

[Watt maker]

Is there a pizza-cutter that is more readily available and/or cheaper than 255/80r17?

For instance I can find 235/85r16 which sound appealing, but I think it's an even more rare size.

I would think the 235's would be easier to find as they were once standard equipment on many 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.

 

[kayadog]

Toyo Open Country A/T

Looks like the Toyo Open Country A/T is now available in 255/80r17. Appears to be the "extreme" tread pattern. Good price-- I wonder how much they weigh?

http://www.tiresdirect.net/TOYO-Open-Country-AT-II-Extreme-LT25580R17-121118R-E10-BLK-P8626.aspx

 

[Webfoot]

https://www.toyotires.com/tire-finder/LT255/80/17 says 50 pounds, and the Open Country R/T is also shown in this size at 56 pounds.

 

[EMrider]

Good to see more choices in this (great) tire size. I've had good experiences in the past with Toyo ATs, but like the ST MAXX so much I'll probably buy them again when mine wear out.

R

 

[kayadog]

If they are 50lbs. in an E range 255/80r17 that is pretty light. I hope they come out with 255/85r16 for my current rims.

 

[TCICapn]

It looks like the Toyo ATII is not the "Extreme" version in this size (bummer) but is E range. I am struggling to decide between the Toyo ATII and the Cooper ST Maxx for my next tires. My practical side tells me I don't need a more aggressive tire than the ATII and the price difference seems to be huge, but my inner 12 yr old says "the ST Maxx looks so cool!"

 

[kayadog]

Take a look at the Mastercraft CXT.

 

[Deleted member 13060]

Cooper ST Max in 255/80R17, $185 at Discount.

No affiliation, just passing on a good deal.

 

[1stDeuce]

Up to SIX options now!!

From above: Cooper ST Maxx, Mastercraft CXT, Toyo AT II and Open Country R/T, BFG KM2
Additionally, I see that Nitto has released the "Ridge Grappler" in this size...

Looks like price on the Cooper, Mastercraft, and Toyo AT II are similar. Other three are a bit higher...

I do like this tire size... Running 255 Maxx's on my GMC and my Jeep with no complaints.