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Originally Posted by Terra Firma
I've had 255/80/17 ST Maxx for 3.5yr now. conclusions below:
Pro's:
- Exceptional grip offroad, airing down safety to 16psi without hesitation due to stiff sidewall
- Good fuel economy around town (16.5mpg)
- Incredible tread wear: still at 13/32 after 35k mi (18.9 new)
- only slight rubbing on mud flap, but that's it
- Spare tire fits and tucks up nicely
- Low cost (negotiated to $140/tire at discount tire when buying)
- Extremely tough sidewall, have had it completely pinched-over and never worried
- Great in snow/ice
Con's:
- Ride is unbearably stiff on-road, to the point where these tires will be replaced early
- Poor highway mileage over 65MPH due to weight (58.1lbs, 17.5mpg)
- Pulls slightly right due to the Cooper Pull (documented 255 issue)
- damp roads create grip issues
Next set of tires will be a C Load 285's solely due to the ride quality around down.
Hope this helps someone!
Ryan
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I have these and love them - here is a parking lot pic makes them look small
Airing down and knowing your sidewalls are 10ply add a lot of confidence too if you wheel in the woods at all
I have 5100s at 1.75, if I were going up 3" I'd go taller personally.
I dont consider the ride stiff but have always liked feeling the road.
Also they are relatively inexpensive
If I didnt need them for the kids I'd pull the steps off to make it slimmer looking
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