255/75 or 265/70 Falken Mt

[Killer6eans]

Can't decide whether I should go with a 255 or 265 Falken wild Peak Mt. they don't make 275 ��. That being said. I get the tires at cost from my sis in law. so 255/ is 100.52 and the 265/ 115.53 a tire. Tires will be used just for fire road at most. Wife basically just likes the looks. Lol. They will be mounted on stock wheels for now but eventually get some method wheels.

 

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Can't decide whether I should go with a 255 or 265 Falken wild Peak Mt. they don't make 275 ��. That being said. I get the tires at cost from my sis in law. so 255/ is 100.52 and the 265/ 115.53 a tire. Tires will be used just for fire road at most. Wife basically just likes the looks. Lol. They will be mounted on stock wheels for now but eventually get some method wheels.

Something to keep in mind, the 265s are E-rated and the 255s are C-rated. The c-rated weigh a few pounds less, should ride a bit softer, and should be a a touch (1/2" or so) taller than the 265s.

I chose 255/75 coopers for the above reasons. Good luck and post pics of what you end up with!

 

[bjohnston115]

255/75 for sure. IMO skinny taller tires are better in just about every situation.

I have 255/75 KO2s and love them.

Also, agree that a E rated tire would not be ideal unless you really load your truck.

 

[mthrtrkr]

255/75 for sure. IMO skinny taller tires are better in just about every situation.

I have 255/75 KO2s and love them.

Also, agree that a E rated tire would not be ideal unless you really load your truck.

I'm about to grab some KO2s. I'm confused, most guys are going with 275/70. What advantages do you get with the skinny tire?

 

[engineeer]

I'm about to grab some KO2s. I'm confused, most guys are going with 275/70. What advantages do you get with the skinny tire?

It might weigh a little less (double check that).

It will perform better in the snow due to a smaller contact patch and therefore higher contact pressure (decreased likelihood of floating on the snow). A good analogy is powder skis--they make them wider so that you float on top of the snow better due to better distribution of your weight on the snow.

Edit: according to the tire size calculator, 255/75 is smaller in every dimension (including height): https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=275-70r17-255-75r17

 

[Desert Rider]

Agree, I'm running 255/75 KO2s and really like them, no rubbing, and they are slightly taller than 265s.

 

[Killer6eans]

Ok guys I went with the 255/75 Falken MT. I'll have more pics tomorrow or Friday

 

[mthrtrkr]

It might weigh a little less (double check that).

It will perform better in the snow due to a smaller contact patch and therefore higher contact pressure (decreased likelihood of floating on the snow). A good analogy is powder skis--they make them wider so that you float on top of the snow better due to better distribution of your weight on the snow.

Edit: according to the tire size calculator, 255/75 is smaller in every dimension (including height): https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=275-70r17-255-75r17

Good to know. Never against being a little taller. I'll do a little more digging before pulling the trigger.
[MENTION=121634]Killer6eans[/MENTION] those look dirty, excited to see some pics. :bluejump:

 

[Killer6eans]

Bilsteins set at .85 and loving the new Falken Mt.

 

[MSRP.]

Something to consider that I don't really see too often: the skinnier 255/75 tires make threshold braking at speed a bit more hairy than the oem 265/65's.

Especially with brand new tires with their massive tread blocks and being fully loaded will lead to some squirming under heavy braking, so be aware, be prepared, and don't grip the steering wheel with an iron grip.

 

[RonJR]

Something to consider that I don't really see too often: the skinnier 255/75 tires make threshold braking at speed a bit more hairy than the oem 265/65's.

Especially with brand new tires with their massive tread blocks and being fully loaded will lead to some squirming under heavy braking, so be aware, be prepared, and don't grip the steering wheel with an iron grip.

I've not heard the term "threshold braking" - please elucidate. I have 255/75 KO2's on my 4th gen and I love them; no braking issues that I can tell. But then, I haven't made a panic stop in years.

 

[RedSled]

I am having my Falken MTs installed in the mourning at Discount tire. Mine will be in the 265/75/16 size though. Damn nice looking rubber. :whoo:

 

[MSRP.]

Bilsteins set at .85 and loving the new Falken Mt.

I've not heard the term "threshold braking" - please elucidate. I have 255/75 KO2's on my 4th gen and I love them; no braking issues that I can tell. But then, I haven't made a panic stop in years.

99% of panic braking. Basically braking with force, tip-toeing right at the edge of locking up and abs. From "squeezing the brakes", progressively getting to the limit vs slamming it right from the get-go.

If you haven't done a panic brake in years, might I suggest finding a big parking lot and doing so? From (mph) 20, 40, 60, 75. Note your braking from 75 after the first 3 stops will be a tad longer (hot brakes) than if you were to do so after freeway speeds with cold brakes.

 

[Killer6eans]

255

Now the 255 are on some Method wheels Grid 309s 17x8.5 0 offset