These are basically brand new, right? They don't even make a full size range at the moment. I'd imagine that will stabilize in the next ~6 months. What's the real height of a 255/85?
Loving the look of the new Baja Boss A/T's
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These are basically brand new, right? They don't even make a full size range at the moment. I'd imagine that will stabilize in the next ~6 months. What's the real height of a 255/85?
baldrik78
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MT says they are 34.6"x10.5" - so basically its the easy-mode tire to fit a 35 on a 5th gen. They were supposed to be available late last year, but now its looking more like late Q2 or even Q3.
PJSnow
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Any other reviews on the Baja Boss A/T?
I have been debating between these and the Wildpeak AT3W. Both seem to do well in snow (big priority in the NE) and are also "quiet". Has anyone switched from the AT3W to the Baja Boss A/T and can compare snow performance?
Also, can anyone clarify the noise level? Is it just quiet for a hybrid tire or is quiet in general? Unclear if the people reporting a slight increase in noise but don't specify if they are switching from a highway tire or from another A/T tire.
I have been debating between these and the Wildpeak AT3W. Both seem to do well in snow (big priority in the NE) and are also "quiet". Has anyone switched from the AT3W to the Baja Boss A/T and can compare snow performance?
Also, can anyone clarify the noise level? Is it just quiet for a hybrid tire or is quiet in general? Unclear if the people reporting a slight increase in noise but don't specify if they are switching from a highway tire or from another A/T tire.
I finally purchased these for my 4runner this summer in the stock 265/70-17 in the XL load rating. So far I'm very happy. They are quite a bit quieter than the C-rated Duratracs on my T100 (which is out of alignment and has been for many miles, contributing to tire noise). Overall, these fit my needs very well striking a balance between off-road/on-road performance, weight, etc. The tread voids are slightly smaller than the Duratracs, but I really like the variable sized tread voids on the shoulder lugs. This allows for some large spacing for mud traction, without the compromises made of using a mud tire on-road.
One thing to note, is that the XL rated tire does not have the rim protector that the E load rated tire has. This was a bit of a disappointment as I have found mud/rocks/sticks to find their way into the tire bead without a rim protector.
I came from Michelin LTX's on this and there of course more noise, but it's not significant. I have to think about it to recognize it. MPG likely dropped slightly, but I did a lift at the same time, so I can't really say which contributed more to that. Dry road traction is a bit less on hard braking in my experience. I did have a close encounter with a deer that engaged the ABS, but all was well-enough...I also had a trailer on without brakes which contributed to the fudgy pants potential. Wet road traction is amazing so far. We hit some serious deluges in WV heading home on the interstate from vacation and I was really impressed by their performance in the wet.
I'll attempt to include photos in a separate post. I seem to be having trouble getting them uploaded.
One thing to note, is that the XL rated tire does not have the rim protector that the E load rated tire has. This was a bit of a disappointment as I have found mud/rocks/sticks to find their way into the tire bead without a rim protector.
I came from Michelin LTX's on this and there of course more noise, but it's not significant. I have to think about it to recognize it. MPG likely dropped slightly, but I did a lift at the same time, so I can't really say which contributed more to that. Dry road traction is a bit less on hard braking in my experience. I did have a close encounter with a deer that engaged the ABS, but all was well-enough...I also had a trailer on without brakes which contributed to the fudgy pants potential. Wet road traction is amazing so far. We hit some serious deluges in WV heading home on the interstate from vacation and I was really impressed by their performance in the wet.
I'll attempt to include photos in a separate post. I seem to be having trouble getting them uploaded.
4Rtrailbum
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I wish I could but I just can't afford it right now.:wacko:
RedRunner_87
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This is the tire size I am looking at as well.I currently run 255/80 so it makes sense to step up a little bit to 255/85. Hopefully they become more widely available in the future. Hoping next year I can get a new set of tires.
baldrik78
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I just found them at Discount Tire. Should have them by Saturday, installed one day next week.
Please post some photos when you can. I haven't seen any in that size yet.
RedRunner_87
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That is awesome! I look forward to seeing them installed.
baldrik78
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Just a quick photo from last night after getting them installed. I have to do a bit more trimming now - this size is basically 35"x10".
2021nightshade4x4
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I am excited to hear when people find tires that look and perform well on their 4Runners.
I, while not old, but a curmudgeon nonetheless, am still stuck on the original BFG K/O having the most iconic appearance, both sidewall and tread.
I am not the biggest fan of “swept” sidewall tread, or artsy designs approaching the appearance of flames, etc.
All that having been said, if they come in the sizes and load ratings people want (to push the limits for their ride height without rubbing or serious mods) then I think they’ll win us over.
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I, while not old, but a curmudgeon nonetheless, am still stuck on the original BFG K/O having the most iconic appearance, both sidewall and tread.
I am not the biggest fan of “swept” sidewall tread, or artsy designs approaching the appearance of flames, etc.
All that having been said, if they come in the sizes and load ratings people want (to push the limits for their ride height without rubbing or serious mods) then I think they’ll win us over.
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RedRunner_87
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Just a quick photo from last night after getting them installed. I have to do a bit more trimming now - this size is basically 35"x10".
That looks really good!
Lcsguthrie
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Just a quick photo from last night after getting them installed. I have to do a bit more trimming now - this size is basically 35"x10".
Of course I gotta ask: all the standard stuff was needed to clear these bad boys? BMC, pinch weld, UCAs …
baldrik78
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Yes. My BMC is actually not aggressive enough, so I've just been chopping into the body mount with my angle grinder and clearancing where I see rubbing. I have a bit more plastic to trim out as well, but not nearly as much as with a 315. If I removed the 1.25" wheel spacers, I probably would not need to trim anything and my BMC would have been fine.
But I like the wide stance :zoom:
