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[Colo_Ranger]

I've made up my mind after watching a ton of videos and reading up on this topic.

I'm going with 255/80/17. I think too many people think wider is better, but our trucks are not that heavy and the only time wider is truly better is for mud bogs.

I'm incredibly happy with my 255/80r17.

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[Utope]

so I was doing some research; i.e. Googling, the differences between 285/70R17 and 255/80R17. I was talking myself into the 255s for a future set of tires. But then I came across a post on a 4runner forum that stated the 255s rode rougher than the 285s.

Does anyone experience with both sets or for those that do run the 255s comment on the on-road ride quality?

 

[Colo_Ranger]

That really depends. If you got a 6 ply rated tire in a 285/70r17, it will be softer than a 10 ply rated tire in 255/80r17. I'm betting people aren't talking apples to apples. I'm also betting they didn't know that there was a difference in ply ratings. My E rated (10 ply) 255/80r17 ride more firm than my 265/70r17 C rated (6 ply) tires. I don't think its harsh. My truck rides great, but it is more firm.

 

[HeavyDuty]

Different size (265 75 16) but speaking of ply ratings I went from standard stock tire to the 10 ply and I prefer the feel of the 10 ply to the stock tires on and off road. I have a Fox 2.0 perf suspension (2" Fox coilover lift up front and Fox rear shocks) which I feel may have something to do with the overall feel but the Ranger feels much more stable and not squashy at all but quite comfortable.

 

[RoadBoss]

so I was doing some research; i.e. Googling, the differences between 285/70R17 and 255/80R17. I was talking myself into the 255s for a future set of tires. But then I came across a post on a 4runner forum that stated the 255s rode rougher than the 285s.

Does anyone experience with both sets or for those that do run the 255s comment on the on-road ride quality?

It depends so much on the individual tire too. Every aspect can have a major difference in how your vehicle rides, it's not just size or ply dependent. 285 vs 255 I don't think you'd really notice a big difference if everything else is equal. If anything the steering will just be heavier on the wider tires.

The 255 geolanders I have now ride great, and I thought the 235 cooper's I had before also rode great.

 

[D Fresh]

I've made up my mind after watching a ton of videos and reading up on this topic.

I'm going with 255/80/17. I think too many people think wider is better, but our trucks are not that heavy and the only time wider is truly better is for mud bogs.

I'm incredibly happy with my 255/80r17.

Love mine too!

 

[9zero1790]

the ride difference between the two sizes would really depend on a case by case. ranger will feel different than 4 runner and so on. i dont think the ride would be a huge difference between the two sizes as it would brands, load range, plys and the fine details.

 

[Utope]

good info all, any issue getting the 255/80R17 to fit in the spare tire spot under the bed?

 

[Colo_Ranger]

good info all, any issue getting the 255/80R17 to fit in the spare tire spot under the bed?

None, fit no problem.

 

[9zero1790]

any body run the 255 80 17 on a stock ranger without issues? im assuming crash bars have to go or a lift or level must be used?

 

[RoadBoss]

any body run the 255 80 17 on a stock ranger without issues? im assuming crash bars have to go or a lift or level must be used?

I haven't touched my crash bars, though I also haven't flexed my truck out yet with the bigger tires. I'm pretty confident it will clear though

 

[lazynorse]

For those with tires narrower than stock 265, what is your tire model, load/ply rating and weight? From the little bit of searching I've done, finding a 255/80/17 or really anything taller in the 255 category is 1) rare in many brands, and 2) most often E rated and very heavy. I do like the idea though.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

I have the Toyo ATIII. They are E rated. They are marginally heavier than the 265/70r17 C rated BFG I had before.

 

[D Fresh]

For those with tires narrower than stock 265, what is your tire model, load/ply rating and weight? From the little bit of searching I've done, finding a 255/80/17 or really anything taller in the 255 category is 1) rare in many brands, and 2) most often E rated and very heavy. I do like the idea though.

My 255s are E-rated. No problem with it. Heavy, yes, but nothing extreme, and nothing our trucks can't handle. We're not talking about a corner carver here, it's a truck. I certainly wouldn't be caught dead airing down a P-rated tire on the trail, if I'm driving on the sidewalls it's LT/C rated or greater for me. Mileage suffered a bit, ride suffered a tiny bit, life is all about compromises

 

[Aonarch]

I've updated 8 separate threads, so sorry if you've seen these already.

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