255/85r16 Yokohoma Geolandar M/T G003. Had fun on the trail with them yesterday. Kept them at 40 psi, would have helped with the snow and ice left on the trail if I woulda aired down I’m sure.
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Skinny tires would look cool with Tundra steelies and the retro headlight buckets and grill by @kelly saad
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Somebody throw these on those Tundra steelies... 275/80R18 (35.3")
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One thing about a narrower tire that most people don't consider is the aerodynamic effect(s) they have. A narrower tire pushes less air out of the way at highway speeds. Half of that air goes under the vehicle where it drags on frame/exhaust/axles/etc... Also, when rolling along at 60 mph (or 80 or whatever you like to roll at...) the tire tread is also moving in a circle as well as forward with the axle. So you're churning a lot of air, esp with a MT. It takes eight times the power to move twice as fast for a given object - if you make that object smaller or more aerodynamic, you change the power requirements by quite a bit!
Good for you - completely appropriate tire size.
Unless you plan to run in sand big tires are nothing but a liability performance wise.
Somebody throw these on those Tundra steelies... 275/80R18 (35.3")
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I just talked to a guy who bought these. Super interesting size - I wish they came in mud terrains. BFG also makes this:
I want to try these out by kenda
35x10.50r17
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35x10.50r17
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Tire Test: We Put the New Kenda Klever R/T to the Test on Some Arizona Rocks
Anxious to test the new Kenda Klever R/T “rough-terrain” tire, we hit the road and headed to the 2018 Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, with a set if LT
I thought my ATs were skinny at 265.. hey seeing that last picture has me wondering. Would a bf KO2 265/75/16 spare fit under the rig?
I ran 265/75r16 k02’s before these and they are about an inch wider than these Geolandar’s haha. And yes those will fit.
Or do my skinny tires make my land cruiser look fat?
I laughed out loud- good one
255/85R16 on stock wheels with the spare tire lift mod and the spare disappears from behind a 100 with a hitch.
Funny you should ask—despite being very happy with my 235/86r16s, I was just wondering what’s available in 18”. And I couldn’t find anything over 70% aspect ratio for 18” wheels. So, yeah that’s about as tall/skinny as you’ll get. Very similar overall dimensions to a 235/85r16 (.7” wider and .4” more diameter), just with less sidewall. Tiresize.com is so much fun....I know 235 85 16 is the holly grail for utilitarian look / skinny tire look
but what about 18 inch? I found 255 70 18. is there any skinnier one
Been following this thread for a while and found a set of 5 wheels from a 2020 troopcarrier for a great price so I thought why not. I changed to a 225/95 r16 all terrain from a 285/75 r16 mud terrain. The difference in acceleration is noticeable, steering is lighter and braking is a lot better, more responsive to bumps. On the highway I believe the load on the engine is less (lower boost reading compared in same condition with bigger tyres). Interested to see the difference off road but haven't got the chance yet. All up a surprising and positive change in my opinion
Pics please!
That’s taller and skinner than we can even get in NA. Would strongly consider that size if they were available here.
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Huh? That’s only 32.8” if my calculation is correct.
Yes, it’s not the tallest tire in the world, but I meant tall _and_ skinny.
An aspect ratio of 95 is (afaik) unheard of here—in many wheel sizes a 70 is as high as it gets.
This is 10mm skinnier than my 235/85s and an inch larger in diameter....
these were what were on my wheels when I bought em (70 series takeoffs) and I opted not to buy them because they’re unicorns here in NA. And they would’ve made shipping a LOT more....
PS--do you currently own all 7 LCs in your signature block!?!?!??
