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Speedo is off more now than with the cooper. The yoko is taller. I'm a full 5-6 mph faster than what reads on the dash via gps
Tall skinny research 255-85-16 (2 Viewers)
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gregnash
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According to this you would be almost a full 6% speed difference between stock size and the tall skinny pizza cutter..
www.tacomaworld.com
275/70-R16 vs 255/85-R16 Tire Comparison - Tire Size Calculator | Tacoma World
255/85-R16 tires are 1.91 inches (48.5 mm) larger in diameter than 275/70-R16 tires and the speedometer difference is 5.8%
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I am running Coopers 255/85/16 on stock rims. Replaced the PO 285/65/18 rims and tires with these. Better handling, mileage improved by 1/2 mile and by 2 mi. on the Hwy. Great for desert off-road. Little soft on the edges after 20k, I should have paid for an alignment when I bought them and first rotation. Since I rotate every six months, definitely pay for an alignment. The sound was reduce after alignments. They still have good tread depth and I have never had any issues off-roading. The sidewalls have held up (biggest problem with Sonoran rocks is side punctures from volcanic rock). They are not as quiet when new, however, who cares, it is a Lexus, I have sound deadening in my truck. I don't put silly spacers on my truck. Check out my Instagram account for photos.
Ok I'm going to need some more information on that grill. Just maybe not in this tire thread.
I run the Dick Cepek Extreme Country in 255/85R16. They were the lightest tires I could find in that size (50#), which is what I was after. They're made by Cooper, E-rated but only two ply sidewalls, which saves weight. I was fine with the tradeoff because I know my terrain. They've lasted a long time and I plan to stick with them going forward.
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gregnash
Anal Retentive Analyst
Nice... Dick Cepek were always a nice looking tire but I could seem to find who was the main manufacturer. Good to know they are Coopers. The other I have always wondered about (and tread pattern leads me to believe they are Cooper as well) are the Mickey Thompson. Their BAJA ATZ p3 has almost identical tread pattern to the Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx.
I'll send you a PM.
I love it. It's a no-cut hybrid (steel/aluminum). I bought it before the full aluminum was available and would have preferred the weight savings, as you said. I've had zero issues with it, honestly. Putting it together was a bit of a puzzle but that's about it. The latching system is also a joy to use.
gregnash
Anal Retentive Analyst
One of the guys in my club has a first generation steel one on his LX and loves it. I poked around on it when we were at a club run and honestly it is an exceptionally nice bumper. For me it has been one of my favorites and the cost for it compared to a Slee, ARB, Dobinson, etc. is all pretty standard so I personally would rather help a small guy than one of the larger companies (they will get my money with other stuff). Only other one that I have liked as much is Jason's (@TRAIL TAILOR ) new 100 series bumper. I may go that way since he is closer to me than Dissent, but will all come down to when I actually purchase.
I added wheel spacers and I'm VERY happy with the look and performance improvements! It feels like there is less body roll in turns and the steering feels more precise.
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ScottyS
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that's looking pretty balanced for sure. What spacers, and what are the downsides in this configuration (or, overloading configuration with tall/skinny)?
I linked the spacers I purchased in the last post 
Here it is again: Wheel Spacers
I personally don't think there is any downside - other than you have to spend $. It's kind of strange, it's only 1.25" difference, yet it looks soooooo much better.
UPDATE: While I still love the look with wheel spacers, make sure you buy hub centric spacers. I thought I was doing that by buying from what I thought was a reputable place (Just Differentials), but I ended up with wheel spacers that don't work for the 100 series, thus causing excessive vibration.
Here it is again: Wheel Spacers
I personally don't think there is any downside - other than you have to spend $. It's kind of strange, it's only 1.25" difference, yet it looks soooooo much better.
UPDATE: While I still love the look with wheel spacers, make sure you buy hub centric spacers. I thought I was doing that by buying from what I thought was a reputable place (Just Differentials), but I ended up with wheel spacers that don't work for the 100 series, thus causing excessive vibration.
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I’m looking to go this route as well, but no spacers so it’ll pretty much have the stand out of the stock tire. I have a 100. A friend of mine runs 33x10.5x16 on his FJ73 and he wouldn’t run anything else. I’ll see if I can get some pics. But I’m watching this thread also for any updates before I spend $$.
I did not encounter any rubbing issues when I was running spacers.
As an FYI, I'm no longer running spacers because I bought the wrong kind (they weren't hub centric). The spacers I purchased are still advertised for 98+Land Cruisers on the just differentials web site, so don't buy there! I sent multiple requests and attempted to reach customer service in different ways without ever getting a response. Do not shop at www.justdifferentials.com !
Unforturately problems with justdifferentials is a common thing among these forums.
