Thread: 235/85R16 vs 255/85R16

Are the dollars you're going to lose on the 235's plus the extra you will pay for the 255's worth the 1.5" diameter? Would you actually notice the difference?

Depending on how close your trip is, just be careful about availability of the 255's. You could end up with NO new tyres if you've already sold the others.

Steve

on straight arithmetic terms it is about 17mm difference in clearance and 20mm extra width.

Stick with what you have just purchased if nothing else it will same you the stuffing around selling these and buying replacements. Lots of brands make that size so will be easier to replace in isolated places whereas 255x85 is not made by as manty manufacturers. After a trip around Aus you will have forgotten about the 255 difference.

[QUOTE=Ranga;1477859]Well, true to my form, I've racked with indecision again.

I've got 6 brand new 235/85R16 BFG MT KM2s sitting here ready to go on the Defender with 2 spares for our upcoming trip.

However, I really like the look and feel of the 255/85R16 MTs that are currently on it, and am considering changing. This obviously means selling the 235s and ordering the 255s.

Apart from thinking I'm too bloody indecisive, what are your thoughts?[/QUOTE]


Your not alone, so I can't decide what to tell you...

But, once you use the 235's there goes the resale value..

Depends how deep your pockets are..


but 255s are the best size tyres for a defender i reckon.

I have a set of both and prefer the 255's for touring as they seem to lower the revs just that little bit and the speedo is correct.

You have MT's for touring? Interesting, as other have said 235's readily available just about everywhere.

Originally Posted by Nero

You have MT's for touring? Interesting, as other have said 235's readily available just about everywhere.

Sorry, I'm referring to the size (have both 235 and 255) not the pattern

Ranga

I think you should fit the 235 85's , run them for a month , then swap to 255 85's and then sell the 235 85's to someone in Melbourne for 1/2 what you paid
I could help you with that