255 85R16s on 16 Inch Split rims

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This is a link to the 7.50R16s I'd like to put on Rosey.
Yokohama*Super Steel TY025
I'd also use this to balance the tire.
Equal Tire Balancer -- EE -- Expedition Exchange Incorporated
Does anyone have a recommendation for this size tire?

In a 255 75R16s, there also not many recognizable name-brand tires. The only ones on tirerack.com are BFG MTs. I dont want this aggressive of a tire because most of my driving is highway.
BFGoodrich*Mud-Terrain T/A KM2
There might be other brand/models for this size, but they aren't on tirerack. I know Maxxis makes one in this size, but it has mixed reviews as far as I can tell. http://www.maxxis.com/AutomobileLight-Truck/Light-Truck-SUV/MT-762-Bighorn.aspx. Nicely, these have holes for snow studs, a big deal in the Northeast as it can be icy (just not this winter). Does anyone know of an all terrain/light mud tire in this size?

Also, as far as I can tell, nobody really knows which last longer, bias vs radials. Multiple websites claim one while many others claim the opposite. I swear the interwebs have decreased actual fact-based knowledge. But I digress.
 
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Bias Tire Source

Joe_E said:
They came with the rims. Two were like new, two slightly worn.
They are from south america.
Couldn't find anything in US similar.

Your truck looks great with them by the way.
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Old thread revival...

Being a retro/contrarian, I've been thinking about bias ply 7.50x16 tube type tires plus lock ring wheels.

Specialty Tire of America sells its "STA Super Traxion" in many common sizes, both tube-type and tubeless.

Link to site: http://www.stausaonline.com/light-truck/super-traxion.html

Anyone have any experience with these?

Regards

Jim
 
NMC_EXP said:
Old thread revival...

Being a retro/contrarian, I've been thinking about bias ply 7.50x16 tube type tires plus lock ring wheels.

Specialty Tire of America sells its "STA Super Traxion" in many common sizes, both tube-type and tubeless.

Link to site: http://www.stausaonline.com/light-truck/super-traxion.html

Anyone have any experience with these?

Regards

Jim
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No by gosh, but thanks a ton for that link!
Does it say how much they are?

I'm all about buying a set of figure C as i haven't gotten the new tires yet. This is perfect timing. :cheers:

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I assume the prices are on a different page - I did not look for them.

These tread patterns look like a flashback to the 1960's.

Regards

Jim
 
Sta's are pretty cheep and a good tire. I have a set, (two sets) of their 9.00r16 (36x9) and I love em! I got them for around $1100 shipped for 5 tires. The 7.00r16 traxions I saw for under $600 shipped the other day.

Love skinnys grip like a mad dawg. I run around 24psi on the street and drop to 12-14 off-road and they fold rocks like crazy.
 
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Well in talking to my local tire guy about the bias 7.50X16's i decided to try a 255/85 R16 on the splits. I ordered just one KM2 with a tube and flap for a test to make sure i liked it.
Mounted it up yesterday and realized i totally dig it. Now i have to save for three more. :hillbilly:

The bias are cool but i would like to do some long road trips and question arose of the heating up too much at higher speeds.

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That's a dream tire and tire size for me. It's beautiful!
 
Joe_E,

Good looking combo. When I get ready, I'll have Stockton Wheel make a set of 16's, for that type tire.

Thanks for posting, Ron
 
I guess that I don't get the allure of split rims. Just not something that I'm interested in when it's not that difficult to hand mount a tire on a safety bead type rim.

A word about EE, doesn't matter how much money you spend with them, if they don't like you they'll publically make fun of you on their own forum and deny you the chance to defend yourself. They will never, ever get a dime from me and I'm going to throw a block party when I hear that they've gone under.

The only 255/85R16 in a A/T-like tread that I have found is the Toyo M-55. Hard to find and not inexpensive. I had to call a local place to get a quote. If the quote that I got is competitive figure on ~$400 per tire at the time of this posting.
 
ntsqd said:
I guess that I don't get the allure of split rims. Just not something that I'm interested in when it's not that difficult to hand mount a tire on a safety bead type rim.

A word about EE, doesn't matter how much money you spend with them, if they don't like you they'll publically make fun of you on their own forum and deny you the chance to defend yourself. They will never, ever get a dime from me and I'm going to throw a block party when I hear that they've gone under.

The only 255/85R16 in a A/T-like tread that I have found is the Toyo M-55. Hard to find and not inexpensive. I had to call a local place to get a quote. If the quote that I got is competitive figure on ~$400 per tire at the time of this posting.
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Not everyone has the same likes or dislikes. Whatever.
I don't care for everything being blacked out. Some people do.

These are BFG KM2 255/85R16. Got it for 235.00.
400 seems a bit steep for a 16 inch tire.
 
Joe_E said:
The bias are cool but i would like to do some long road trips and question arose of the heating up too much at higher speeds.
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My understanding is that when you use a tube in a radial tire like you have posted, it will still heat up like a bias ply tire with tube heats up. We all know that all tires heat up due to the friction with the road. The added friction between the tube and the tire is source of the additional heat that can cause tires to fail. I've driven across the country (Boston to CA) with my old bias ply and had no issue. Sure they were warm but not ever hot. Plus my tires about 150 a pop new, not any of these crazy high amounts people are quoting for 255 85's.

After running 7.50 R16 bias ply tires for 8 months now, I'm pretty hard pressed to ever go to radials. The bias ply are less expensive, more durable, and the correct width for the stock splits. Side wall strength is a big issue for me because I drop and then climb a little over 8000' everyday getting to and from work. I've never had my bias ply sidewalls roll over on me on those twisting, winding mountain roads. Granted I dont drive super fast but do take corners sometimes 10 to 15mph faster than the recommended speed.
 
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Joe hey. your paint looks good, your rim looks good and that tyre looks good. can we get a full shot of the truck plz?

about the tyre/rim, - is that a 5.5' rim, and if so, how are you finding it?
 
Redd said:
Joe hey. your paint looks good, your rim looks good and that tyre looks good. can we get a full shot of the truck plz?

about the tyre/rim, - is that a 5.5' rim, and if so, how are you finding it?
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Redd,
That's the only KM2 i bought and mounted so far. I bought one to make sure it would work and i liked it which i do. I still need to buy three more tires, tubes, and flaps.
I got those five rims from a mudder in utah out of the classifieds here.
 
Redd said:
im gonna be the same man, buying one tyre at a time. they look real good on those rims.
so they sit happily enough on the rim width?
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It seems fine. I haven't read any horror stories about it not thankfully.
Here's a tip if you go this route....
Buy a tub of mounting soap and tube talc.
I didn't when i mounted this tire, but bought it soon after.:hillbilly:
 
Not a 60, but my BJ42 has run used 255/85r16 BFG MTs (original KMs) on 16" splits since Dec 2010. Not sure of the mileage covered, but I just did 300+ mile R/T (all highway) at 60-65 mph with no issues. Last year I drove to the Outer Banks in NC (600+ miles R/T), again no issues despite being the dead of summer.

Love this setup, and if I still had my 60 I'd have put them on there too. Love the look, except when the tires are turned it looks like a gangly old robot. And don't turn hard while driving fast; you can feel the flex if the pressure's not up, and if you have a tall rig it might be a little scary.
 
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