what tyre brand 255/85/r16

[xrayxray]

Can only find Coopers that make a 255/85/r16 tyre,does anyone know if they are produced by other companies

cheers mickey.

[rar110]

BFG and MAXXIS also do 255/85. BFG/Coopers were a shade under $300 each and MAXXIS were about $260 from memory. MAXXIS prescribed 8" rim, the others were allowed a 6.5 or 7" rim.

I will probably get a set down the track.

[Sandtoyz]

Maxxis Bighorn LT255/85R16 fit on 7" rims.

see specs attached

[Sandtoyz]

Some pics of em in use last time we had some mud...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/430.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/431.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/432.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/433.jpg

[rick130]

Maxxis Bighorn LT255/85R16 fit on 7" rims.

see specs attached

and that's only the measuring rim width.
I think you'll find the allowable rim sizes are the same as BFG, 6.5"to 7.5"

About to fit a set of Bighorns after two sets of BFG's in that size.

[Grizzly_Adams]

About to fit a set of Bighorns after two sets of BFG's in that size.

Why the change away from BFG's? Cost? Just curious to see how the Bighorns go? Other factors?

[rar110]

that's interesting. A MAXXIS Big Horn brochure I have from a local tyre shop prescribes rim range of 7.5" to 9". And to correct the prices I indicated above - the price I noted on the brochure was $360 not $260.

[rick130]

Why the change away from BFG's? Cost? Just curious to see how the Bighorns go? Other factors?

and availability. My tyre bloke couldn't source BFG's as easily anymore thanks to transport changes. Maxxis are delivered several times a week.

[rick130]

that's interesting. A MAXXIS Big Horn brochure I have from a local tyre shop prescribes rim range of 7.5" to 9". And to correct the prices I indicated above - the price I noted on the brochure was $360 not $260.


Don't always believe a printed brochure.

The 255/85 isn't even in the the current TyreMax wholesale catalogue (less than a month old) due to "stuff ups"

[isuzurover]

I have 255 bighorns on 7" disco rims. happy so far.

Personally I would buy them over BFGs.

[jimbob]

Hi Guys, I am looking at a set of big horns and have read lots of good stuff on them in this forum, but can not find any thing on how noisey they are on the highway on a defender. I have been in a defender with the cooper muds (285/75) on it and they were extreamly noisey. Any feed back would be great. Cheers Jim.

[incisor]

they are nosiest when in the 80-100kph speed range and quieten down after 105kph in my experience on a defender and a county.

they are noisier than steel treks.

[glenn82]

hi , im also looking puting muddies on my d1 around the same time as a 2 inch lift,(early nest year) i think ill get the maxxis bighorns( 255/85/16)

other than a camel cut ,what else will i need to do?
will these still scrub anywhere on the d1?? front or back?

thanks

[jimbob]

Cheers incisor dont sound too bad.

[Sandtoyz]

The Bighorns are noisier on the highway.
It depends on your noise tolerance levels...
Nothing is quiet in the Defender (drive-line noise, wind noise), so the tyre noise just adds to the mechanical tunes!
At 100kmh you can still have a conversation with the passengers ok, just talk a bit louder / clearer.
We just did a trip to Adelaide and back (900km of highway) on them, and I can still hear fine!

[Treads]

Does anyone know if Bighorns are still available in 255/85?

[jimbob]

Yeah i got some quotes today any where from $295 to $315 From bob jane. Does any one know of a reasnobly prined aftermarket steel rim for the defender? Similar to the sunraysias.

Jim

[PAT303]

I fitted a set of big horns 10k ago and they are a very impressive tyre on and off road.I run mine 34 on the front 32 on the back and the ride quality over 235's is light years ahead.My defender doesn't have a worry turning them and they are no worse than any mud tyre,I'll stick my neck out and say better noise wise than most.I have mine fitted on 8x16's I bought on ebay for $20 for all 5. Pat

[cal415]

wow the prices you all are quoting seem very high, last time i checked around i could get them for around 235 each in 255/85 unless the price has increased substantialy i would keep shoping!

[isuzubob]

I have been very happy with my BFG's for quite a few years now but will look at the Bighorns closely before next winter when the time comes to replace