255/85r16

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hks3sgte

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Since there is not much of a selection of tires for 18" wheels, I decided to buy 1999 16x8s and mount some 255/85R16s...

Despite many people's comments regarding the width, I much prefer this size than a 285... steering feels so much lighter than the stock tires and they fit the wheel well perfectly. No, the handling is not worse.

I'll be taking a trip next weekend and report on how well they performed off road.

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Great looking truck! Those rims look sweet painted.
 
calamaridog said:
Do you have a 33" spare?
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No, I'm still waiting for somebody to give up a 16" wheel. Anyone????:D

1loudLX said:
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Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The wheels were rattle canned by wife and myself... she loves it! She says it doesn't look like a minivan now...:doh:
 
hks3sgte said:
No, I'm still waiting for somebody to give up a 16" wheel. Anyone????:D



Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The wheels were rattle canned by wife and myself... she loves it! She says it doesn't look like a minivan now...:doh:
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what color did you use? I used rust-o-leum flat black, just need to put some tires on them now....cant decide ARB or BFG for xmas?!?
 
I've been using these tires for over a year. Off-road the work very well. I've had no flats and grip fantastic. To have a smooth off road ride, air down to about 20-25 or lower. On road a little noisy. So far I've been happy. Good choice.
 
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1loudLX said:
what color did you use? I used rust-o-leum flat black, just need to put some tires on them now....cant decide ARB or BFG for xmas?!?
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I used Brite Touch Flat black. I had the same on my MR2 Turbo and held up great so I used it on the TLC!

fzj said:
did you sand the wheels first, is the paint holding up good?????
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I Didn't sand them (even though the instructions said so :doh:), but I did clean them with dish washing soap and then rubbed them down with rubbing alcohol to clean them off. They're holding pretty well. But if they don't, I have some more cans waiting for them! :grinpimp:

pismo62 said:
I've been using these tires for over a year. Off-road the work very well. I've had no flats and grip fantastic. To have a smooth ride, air down to about 20-25 or lower. On road a little noisy. So far I've been happy. Good choice.
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Sounds good! I know a lot of Aussies use them too with different results. I'll post up my results regarding the size and the tire next week.

Thanks for your interest!:cheers:
 
i sanded my wheels but i didnt rub them down in alcohol. Oh well, i used rust-o-leum automotive primer as a basecoat and RoL flat black.
 
I think these are certainly a good choice. Tires in this size are LT rated, no P rated crap. Are these load E tires? Personally, I like the 285's due the the popularity of the size and availability of differnt types of tires.

You should find a used tire that measures 33" and mount it on the 18" rim. Better than nothing...
 
is the gap between rim and brake components very small?

cooling issues?
 
calamaridog said:
I think these are certainly a good choice. Tires in this size are LT rated, no P rated crap. Are these load E tires? Personally, I like the 285's due the the popularity of the size and availability of differnt types of tires.

You should find a used tire that measures 33" and mount it on the 18" rim. Better than nothing...
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They are Load D. And Thanks for the used tire idea!:cheers:

e9999 said:
is the gap between rim and brake components very small?

cooling issues?
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The gap is small on the rear. No cooling issues. The 16s fit perfectly.
 
Search ebay for 16" Land Cruiser Wheel.

There is one for $74.99 and a bunch more for $100+.
 
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