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  1. 12th August 2008, 08:05 PM #11
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    What size rims do I need to run 255 /85/16 tyres.
    I have wolf rims on a 130 defender
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    Quote Originally Posted by wayne View Post
    What size rims do I need to run 255 /85/16 tyres.
    I have wolf rims on a 130 defender

    8 inches, should fit them

    Weeds a few of us capies are looking into a bulk buy of Maxxis muddies in this size just before the trip, try Inc's out and tell us if you are interested?
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    i run them on std 7" disco rims
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    you can run 265s and even 285s on 7in rims without a problem, so 255 should fit no worries

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  6. 13th August 2008, 02:52 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by cal415 View Post
    you can run 265s and even 285s on 7in rims without a problem, so 255 should fit no worries
    Only certain 285s are legally allowed on 7" rims
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    Quote Originally Posted by incisor View Post
    maxxis bighorns and bfg muds in MT and a silverstone in AT if my memory serves me correctly..
    Thanks Guys. This may have been discussed before but what are the advantages if any of 255/85/16 over 285/75/16.
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    255's stay inside the flares and don't rub on full lock. Pat
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    Quote Originally Posted by wayne View Post
    What size rims do I need to run 255 /85/16 tyres.
    I have wolf rims on a 130 defender
    They go straight on standard 130 6.5" rims.
    I've run BFG's in that size for years, and went to the Maxxis Big Horns a few months back and find them really good.
    Have to use more pressure in the Maxxis (40psi vs 34-36 for the BFG's) as the case is more supple.
    I've been giving them a caning over the dirt roads here (generally crushed shale) and they are holding up very well, no chipping at all so far.
    The Big Horns are also a touch wider than the BFG's in the case and tread by about 8mm or so.
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    I have 255/85-16 Bighorns on 7" disco steels modified for +20 mm offset. they work well, and don't rub anything (110 county with HD king springs)

    I have 285/75-16s on +30mm disco rims as well. They rub on articulation - where the flares join the body. IMHO 285s work better on a 7" rim, but not necessarily 100% legal...
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