How do 255/85's ride?

[runrunner]

I know they are a thicker sidewall, but was wondering how they ride? Is it pretty rough? I spoke to a guy at a not-so local 4wd shop and he recommended against them.

Saw these on CL and they seemed to be a good deal. I am installing my 3" OME kit soon (hopefully) and may want to go a little bigger tire. I know I could sell my Duratracs for way more than what the guy is asking for these BFG's so I would actually come out ahead.

BFG Mud Terrain Tires 255/85 R16

However, I do not have a body lift so I assume the tire would rub pretty bad? Would the fact that they are at about 60% tread make a difference (fitment wise)?

 

[brian2sun]

You'll probably need a 1" BL to clear em, I did. The 60% tread will help them not to rub as bad, but new ones will rub. Those BFGs are E rated (10 ply) and will ride stiffer than my 255 Bighorns which are D rated (8 ply) and they ride great.

 

[rusm]

Beat your pinchweld into submission and you shouldn't have any rubbing issues except the frame at full lock/stuff on stock rims. The tires will ride as well as your suspensions rides. It's a good size and really makes the truck look functional-ish!

 

[Mr. Leary]

I could not be happier with the ride with my 255 KM2s.

They feel stiffer than wider tires, which is a plus in my book, and outperform my old set of 285s in every off road capacity except sand and snow.

The 255s are about half an inch taller than 285s when new... you will have some rubbing issues to deal with, even if you BL. Pound the pinch weld, and you should get by with minimal rubbing.

BTW, a 1" or 1.5" BL makes certain maintainance tasks much easier on the 3rd gens... youmay want to consider this even if tires are not an issue.

 

[brian2sun]

I could not be happier with the ride with my 255 KM2s.

They feel stiffer than wider tires, which is a plus in my book, and outperform my old set of 285s in every off road capacity except sand and snow.

The 255s are about half an inch taller than 285s when new... you will have some rubbing issues to deal with, even if you BL. Pound the pinch weld, and you should get by with minimal rubbing.

BTW, a 1" or 1.5" BL makes certain maintainance tasks much easier on the 3rd gens... youmay want to consider this even if tires are not an issue.

:iagree: My Bighorns actually handled great in the snow though. The thing I liked about them was that they were skinny enough to bust through other people's tracks where wider tires tend to get sucked into the ruts easier. I think it depends a lot on the type of snow too.