Will 255/80R17 tires fit a 5th gen?

[dpreich]

Hi,
I am considering putting some 255/85R17 BFG KM2's on my 2010 TE. I searched the forum, but could not determine if anyone has put this size tire on a 5th gen. If anyone has tried it or has any information, I would appreciate it. By the way, I am planning on putting an Overland Warehouse HD lift prior to installing these tires. Thanks.

 

[muddyYota]

255/85 = 34 x 10

285/70 = 33 x 11 ( most common tire size after lift )

It will fit but your going to have to trim in the front or it will rub in reverse

 

[Hawkdog21]

Yes they will fit, but I have to disagree with the post above me. I would say hands down the most popular size after lifts is 285/70. Which is generally a 33x11.5.

You will have to do some minor trimming, possible just removing the front mud flaps, but it will not be too bad, plenty of 3rd/4th/taco/FJ guys run 3" of lift and 255s. If you like the pizza cutter look go for it.

 

[Brad2064]

I'm looking at those same tires. I wish they came in something other than he km2, but a lot of FJ guys run them. So I may take the plunge when money allows.

 

[harper7]

You have 2 diiferent sizes listed ......one in the thread title and one in the post.

255/85/17 is a 34 x 10 inch and will most likely require a body mount chop and pretty major trimming on front mud flaps and possibly front inner fender well.

255/80/17 is 33 x 10 inch and will fit with minor trimming on front mud flaps

Width of a tire is in mm
To convert mm to inches divide by 25.4

 

[dpreich]

Harper,
Thanks for catching my mistake. I am looking at the 255/80R17s, not the 85 series. Thanks to everybody for the quick replies.

 

[muddyYota]

Yes they will fit, but I have to disagree with the post above me. I would say hands down the most popular size after lifts is 285/70. Which is generally a 33x11.5.

OH man, I meant to say 285/70 (what i have) , Its hard to keep up with metric

 

[TexasAg]

I like the tall & skinny look, kinda gives it the safari look, just need some grey 2 piece steelies...

 

[mikey's2010SR5]

I should get the 255/80x17 for my spare. At least until I get a rear bumper with tire carrier.
:reddance:

 

[dpreich]

I like the tall & skinny look, kinda gives it the safari look, just need some grey 2 piece steelies...

Yeah, I do too. I just got rid of a series III rover with pizza cutters. I Just don't know how it would look on a 5th gen because of the flared fenders.

 

[H2O_Doc]

Anyone have photos of a 5th Gen with 255/80R17s?

Thanks

 

[Reata]

I am looking at these as well. I wasn't thinking of spacers at all. Do you think they would be a problem?

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/perfo...ers-more/100385-235-80-17-bfg.html#post898640

 

[fifthcircle]

Bumping this thread up.

Anyone have the 255/80r17 size yet?

I had 235/85r16's on my 06 Tacoma (with bilstien 5100's to level it) and really liked them. I would like to run a slightly skinnier tire, but not 235 skinny! That, and I would like to put off a lift and other mods for a year, or until I wheel it a bit and see what I actually "need". I really wouldnlike an AT vs the KM2, but it appears that's all that's available.

 

[Blacksunshyne]

Bumping this thread up.

Anyone have the 255/80r17 size yet?

I had 235/85r16's on my 06 Tacoma (with bilstien 5100's to level it) and really liked them. I would like to run a slightly skinnier tire, but not 235 skinny! That, and I would like to put off a lift and other mods for a year, or until I wheel it a bit and see what I actually "need". I really wouldnlike an AT vs the KM2, but it appears that's all that's available.

I just test fit some today while I was rotating my tires. I only posted one pic in the thread, I have a lot of other pics tho...

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/105568-steelies-pizza-cutters.html

 

[fifthcircle]

I just test fit some today while I was rotating my tires. I only posted one pic in the thread, I have a lot of other pics tho...

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/105568-steelies-pizza-cutters.html

Thanks. I posted a reply in that thread.