Pic request of BFG KM2s in 255/85/16
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Mr. Leary
Glamping Excursionaire
KM2s
I'm in the same boat... 285/75/16 or 255/85/16.
Bouncing back and forth... mpg concerns vs. mud concerns (I live in Texas).
How do you guys think these skinny tires will perform in the mud?
I like the idea of no rubbing, but on my 4Runner it is a simple matter of pounding out a pinch weld... no major surgery.
Anyways, I would love to hear some test results.....:drool:
I'm in the same boat... 285/75/16 or 255/85/16.
Bouncing back and forth... mpg concerns vs. mud concerns (I live in Texas).
How do you guys think these skinny tires will perform in the mud?
I like the idea of no rubbing, but on my 4Runner it is a simple matter of pounding out a pinch weld... no major surgery.
Anyways, I would love to hear some test results.....:drool:
zukrider
Explorer
so i read this thread, liked all the input on why the size is good. went to discount and tirerack. neither has any manufacturer making a tire in the 255/85/16. what gives?
i finally find a new rig, pick a size, and their extinct!
so if they did go the way of the dodo, whats the next best choice. i just picked up a 94 trooper and would like that size for my plans.
thanx for listening
joe
i finally find a new rig, pick a size, and their extinct!
so if they did go the way of the dodo, whats the next best choice. i just picked up a 94 trooper and would like that size for my plans.
thanx for listening
joe
zukrider,
Are you saying discount and tirerack were out of that size for the KM2, or they said they none of the brands they carry now have 255s?
Here is a thread of tires that are supposed to come in 255s.
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24853
Are you saying discount and tirerack were out of that size for the KM2, or they said they none of the brands they carry now have 255s?
Here is a thread of tires that are supposed to come in 255s.
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24853
Rallyroo
Expedition Leader
255/85/16 is not extinct, you're just looking in the wrong places.
To find the 255/85/16 size you need to go to a dedicated offroad shop that stocks it (for example: 4wheelparts).
Tirerack and Discount Tires is geared more towards passenger cars and the typical suv/truck tire sizes and does not carry the large tire sizes.
sami
Explorer
Alternative Option...
You could always find a set of 235/85-16's (31.7x9.3/16) as well. I am about 1,500 miles into my new M/T's, Load E, 10 ply, and I couldn't be happier... Except the extra 1" from a 255/85.. But at the price I paid, it was a no-brainer to go 235's.
Here's my Xterra with 235/85's on 16" OE Tacoma spare wheels..
You could always find a set of 235/85-16's (31.7x9.3/16) as well. I am about 1,500 miles into my new M/T's, Load E, 10 ply, and I couldn't be happier... Except the extra 1" from a 255/85.. But at the price I paid, it was a no-brainer to go 235's.
Here's my Xterra with 235/85's on 16" OE Tacoma spare wheels..
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Redline
Likes to Drive and Ride
Stock suspension Xterra... 285/75-16 KM's...
Just so you know, those are actually 285/75/16
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
Ohhhh
Aaron
Aaron
zukrider
Explorer
found them!
http://www.onlinetires.com/products...6+bf+goodrich+mud+terrain+ta+km2+++n%2Fa.html
$156 each
if only i had some money
http://www.onlinetires.com/products...6+bf+goodrich+mud+terrain+ta+km2+++n%2Fa.html
$156 each
if only i had some money
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
Ha me too!