2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Suggestions for tires? Thinking of 255/85 Cooper Discoverers

[TenBensel]

I need to buy tires. Anyone using 255/85 R16s? Any brand recommendations? I drive off road in Mexico, and at extended high speeds on road (in Mexico). Thanks.

 

[AfterBurner]

you can run the search function and probably get tons of results. Kent used those M-55 toyo's in the Baja, so i imagine those will hold up for your needs.

 

[AfterBurner]

Here's the tire- not sure what sizes they come in though.

 

[TenBensel]

Sweet! I'll check them out. Probably pricey, though.



Thanks.

 

[Desert Proven]

I have the Toyo Open country M/T 315/75/16 on my truck with the Kore Race System. They fit fine. They rub slightly on a full lock. They are E rated and quiter than my old BFG MT. Here are the sizes:



http://www.toyo.com/tires/tire_specsheet.cfm?id=17



I've only had them for a few thousand miles, but they seem to be holding up well. We are off to Baja in a few weeks, where I will be putting them through their paces.

 

[Fishin Guide]

I need to buy tires. Anyone using 255/85 R16s? Any brand recommendations? I drive off road in Mexico, and at extended high speeds on road (in Mexico). Thanks.

Do you have steel wheels or alum? Is there a specif reason for the 255 size?



If you have alum wheels I would go with Toyo M-55s 285/75-16.



E rated and seem to wear like iron. They are my next set.



Also, a wider tire will help protect the rim where the road ends.



Dave

 

[SRadke]

In the 255's I also recommend the Toyo M-55. The 255/85 is a great size in that it's about the same height as the 285/75 but not so wide.



-Scott

 

[TenBensel]

I have Dodge aluminum wheels. I'm not sure of the width.



I have Cooper Discoverer 285/75s on and they have lasted 40,000 miles, a good bit more than I've gotten with General Ameri-Tracs or the Wal-Mart Liberators.



One main reason for the narrower tire is that in Mexico there are speed bumps everywhere. Sometimes there are narrow slots on the ends or in the middle where you can sneak thru without bumping if your aim is good and your tires aren't too wide. Also, on the muddy roads in Peru when I was there, we used narrow, tall tires that would supposedly sink down thru the surface mud and onto drier dirt below.



SRadke, are the M-55's good off-road? I looked on the Toyo website, and the picture above is actually for their more agressive Open Country model. I do like the E rating of the M-55, because I do a lot of heavy trailer towing.



Thanks, everyone, for all the help so far. I'll keep monitoring this.

 

[SRadke]

The M-55 is a compramise between on and off road. They do alright but not what a real soft rubber/open trad off road tire will do. They are a tough tire that will last on and off the highway though. My best friend lives with his stock trailer hooked up ane he's on his third set now at over 50k miles each set.



-Scott

 

[AfterBurner]

SRadke, are the M-55's good off-road? I looked on the Toyo website, and the picture above is actually for their more agressive Open Country model. I do like the E rating of the M-55, because I do a lot of heavy trailer towing.

You're right! sorry about that- must have gotten my tires confused

 

[patcarman]

i have leveling springs in front and i run denmans 305 85r 16s, they are about 36 and half tall but fairly narrow , i only run 3/4 in spacer between dualls. naional ire and wheel carries em for 169. 95 plus shipping.

 

[Fishin Guide]

305 85r 16s, they are about 36 and half tall but fairly narrow

That would even wider than the 285/75-16



Dave

 

[sam616g]

I have Cooper LT in 255/85-16 and they work great and seem to be wearing pretty well. I have about 25000 miles on them and there's plenty of tread left. They work well in snow, got me through some mud in Vermont, and are quiet on the street. No rubbing anywhere and my suspension is bone stock using the stock wheels.

The only thing I don't like about them is that they still look too small. I will most likely go to a wider and maybe taller tire when these wear out.

 

[TenBensel]

Ken's Tire in Monroe, NC just offered me a set of discontiued 255/85R16 Mud Terrain tires for $50. Said they cost him $140 apiece. Hope you don't mind me saying this, but Praise God! I'll take'em! Problem solved.

 

[vssman]

I've run Kelly Safari M/T 255/85. Good tire as well. Nice size for the truck, fills the wells and doesn't rub.