New Tires

jorechwa · 12-28-2011, 08:57 PM

Hey all,

I'm buying new tires when I return to Colorado. I could use some imput regarding size. I was thinking about the size: 255/80/17, which comes out to be a 33.3 inch tire. They'd be going on a stock wheel with a 3 inch lift (ome). I found the BFG KM2's in this size and I'm strongly considering them.

I was always under the impression that the largest problem associated with putting a "bigger" tire on a stock wheel creates an issue because of the width (such as with a 285). However, since these tires are so narrow, I'm not concerned there. However, might the 33.3 inch diameter be too tall? (keep in mind I'm running ~3 inches of lift).

Thanks!

ike · 12-28-2011, 09:03 PM

What vehicle are we talking about?

You are right with that size your rims will be fine. You will likely have some minor rubbing issues offroad but nothing a little trimming won't cure.

jorechwa · 12-28-2011, 09:41 PM

I suppose that would help: 05' Taco. And thanks for that!

Blackdawg · 04-08-2012, 08:40 PM

Yea just some standard trimming and banging. Maybe the body mount cut mod too.

orange crusher · 04-08-2012, 09:04 PM

A 255/80 is a 33? I thought my 265/75 were a 32.6 or something like that. I guess I need to pay attention to tires size a little more.

By the way I like the bfgs

Blackdawg · 04-08-2012, 09:25 PM

correct. 265/75s are about a 32'' tire.

255/85s are 33ish.

ike · 04-08-2012, 10:39 PM

Rim size changes everything.

Avsfreak1234 · 04-09-2012, 10:46 AM

ya, the rims will cause the tires to balloon and be taller (narrow rim) or stay flat and be shorter (wide rim). But I like my KM2s FWIW. they suck in the snow and ice on roads but do fine on dry pavement and do great for a radial tire in the rocks. they dont have the best lateral traction but I just adapted my driving style offroad to accommodate that and use it to my advantage (makes it easier to pivot on the sliders ect).

orange crusher · 04-09-2012, 09:06 PM

Learn something new everyday.

BigChalupa · 04-09-2012, 10:18 PM

Km2's are the way to go. I have no complaints about mine. But like AvsFreak said they do suck in snow and ice on the road but nothing Four wheel drive wont fix.

ike · 04-09-2012, 10:23 PM

BTW I was talking difference between a 235 75 16 vs a 235 75 17, but avsfreaks points are valid as well.

12-28-2011, 08:57 PM	#1
jorechwa Member My Rig: 2005 Tacoma Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 71	New Tires Hey all, I'm buying new tires when I return to Colorado. I could use some imput regarding size. I was thinking about the size: 255/80/17, which comes out to be a 33.3 inch tire. They'd be going on a stock wheel with a 3 inch lift (ome). I found the BFG KM2's in this size and I'm strongly considering them. I was always under the impression that the largest problem associated with putting a "bigger" tire on a stock wheel creates an issue because of the width (such as with a 285). However, since these tires are so narrow, I'm not concerned there. However, might the 33.3 inch diameter be too tall? (keep in mind I'm running ~3 inches of lift). Thanks! __________________ I thank' i'll just sit right here and drank'.

12-28-2011, 09:03 PM	#2
ike Veteran Member My Rig: 1999 tacoma Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Loveland CO Posts: 19,891	What vehicle are we talking about? You are right with that size your rims will be fine. You will likely have some minor rubbing issues offroad but nothing a little trimming won't cure. __________________ Degenerate I like goats 87 cherocar 99 v6 trd taco-some stuff 07 Ninja 650R

12-28-2011, 09:41 PM	#3
jorechwa Member My Rig: 2005 Tacoma Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 71	I suppose that would help: 05' Taco. And thanks for that! __________________ I thank' i'll just sit right here and drank'.

04-08-2012, 09:04 PM	#5
orange crusher #1 Member My Rig: 87 runner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado area Posts: 2,740	A 255/80 is a 33? I thought my 265/75 were a 32.6 or something like that. I guess I need to pay attention to tires size a little more. By the way I like the bfgs __________________ 87 runner on 42s "bad luck"

04-08-2012, 10:39 PM	#7
ike Veteran Member My Rig: 1999 tacoma Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Loveland CO Posts: 19,891	Rim size changes everything. __________________ Degenerate I like goats 87 cherocar 99 v6 trd taco-some stuff 07 Ninja 650R

04-08-2012, 08:40 PM	#4
Blackdawg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wyoming Posts: 259	Yea just some standard trimming and banging. Maybe the body mount cut mod too.

04-08-2012, 09:25 PM	#6
Blackdawg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wyoming Posts: 259	correct. 265/75s are about a 32'' tire. 255/85s are 33ish.

04-09-2012, 09:06 PM	#9
orange crusher #1 Member My Rig: 87 runner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado area Posts: 2,740	Learn something new everyday. __________________ 87 runner on 42s "bad luck"

04-09-2012, 10:18 PM	#10
BigChalupa Senior Member My Rig: 1990 Toyota Pickup Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Loveland Colorado Posts: 139	Km2's are the way to go. I have no complaints about mine. But like AvsFreak said they do suck in snow and ice on the road but nothing Four wheel drive wont fix. __________________ 1990 Ex Cab Pickup -R.I.P 1990 Ex Cab Pickup- 4inch lift, LockRight rear.

04-09-2012, 10:23 PM	#11
ike Veteran Member My Rig: 1999 tacoma Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Loveland CO Posts: 19,891	BTW I was talking difference between a 235 75 16 vs a 235 75 17, but avsfreaks points are valid as well. __________________ Degenerate I like goats 87 cherocar 99 v6 trd taco-some stuff 07 Ninja 650R

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