thinking about new tires

rmauto1 · 10-26-2009, 12:50 AM

Ok, so I'm thinking about putting a set of 255/85R16 tires on my 93 W-250. Are any of you guys running them on your trucks? If you are, I would love to see some pics, to help me decide.

finny · 10-26-2009, 12:55 AM

im in the same boat. what tire u looking at? i think im gunna go with cooper st. its only 8 ply but i like the look of the tread.

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rmauto1 · 10-26-2009, 01:01 AM

I'm thinking either the cooper's, or the toyo m-55. Called on the toyo's on thursday... they are on national backorder

I really kinda want 10 ply's. I'm really hoping that some other guy's are running this size, and have some pics.

chrislib · 10-26-2009, 06:50 AM

I just took off a set of spent 255/80 BFG Mud Terrains. The tires were only D rated and wore out pretty quick, they only went about 20K before they were bald. They are way to soft for the weight of the Cummins IMO, the ride was terrible, traction in the rain sucked and ice was an excersize in keeping my underwear clean. I replaced them with some 305/70 E rated Firestone Destination AT`s, a HUGE improvement in all areas. I would definitely go with an E rated tire. Heres the only pic I have of the truck with the 255`s

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93 W250 CC, POD`s, pump tweaked, 35/40, 4in & BHAF

ZSkibo · 10-26-2009, 07:39 AM

Chris, you have any lift or are you stock with those 305's? I ask because I'm currently running 285/75R16 BFG's but am going to a set of Dunlop Maxxtraction E rated 305's in a few weeks and wanted to make sure they'd fit ok. I'd get 315's as I plan on adding a 2" lift this winter but I don't think they'll fit the truck 'as-is'.

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92' W250, rhino liner bed+cab. Pump bombed: timing 18*, AFC out, #366 spring, POD's, #60 exh springs, 2ndGen piston pump (@18psi), BHAF, HX35/40 (60/60/12), 4" turbo back 6" stack, full gauges, Banks engine brake, onboard air, train horns!

chrislib · 10-26-2009, 12:54 PM

The PO had an add a leaft put in and the springs re-arched but it has settled some since I bought the truck (5 years ago approx). With the rims on it and the 305`s I had to remove the front flares as the tires were catching on them and starting to damage the bottoms of the fenders. Without the flares there has been no rubbing. I think 305`s would fit/rub less or not at all if they were mounted on factory rims due to the offset and backspacing. Many aftermarket rims put the tire too far out wich is what is causing the rubbing on my truck.

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93 W250 CC, POD`s, pump tweaked, 35/40, 4in & BHAF

powerbrake · 10-26-2009, 05:43 PM

i am running e rated firestone destination m/t's. theses are 285 75 16. i have been looking for a new set for the front end this winter and i've about sold myself on goodyear wrangler duratrac. check these out before you buy.

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bouts21 · 10-26-2009, 07:05 PM

I just put a set of Wrangler Dura Trac 285-75s on, e rated. so far so good, one short jaunt offroad thru some fields, no problems. Onroad smooth and quiet. Love the look of the truck with them on too, nice sidewalls, nice tread pattern

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92 W250, InterCooled, 4.10, 5 speed, Amsoil filter, Borgenson shaft, 285-75=16 Goodyear Dura-Traks

MOUNTAIN MILLWRIGHT · 10-26-2009, 08:12 PM

i have 255 85 bfg muds on mine seem fine to me they came on the truck they would look great but the truck has fender flares and it looks stupid with a narrow tire and flares without the flares they would look great. seem to perform just fine i want to go to alarger tire for looks mostly. i was trying to find this size tire for winter tires but not much luck.

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rmauto1 · 10-26-2009, 08:17 PM

mountain millwright, do you have a pic or two of your truck with those tires on it?

MOUNTAIN MILLWRIGHT · 10-27-2009, 02:31 PM

not realy just got it on the road havent had time to take any sorry. like i say would look good without the aftermarket fender flares. im putting 285 75s on next tire i buy otherwise its a good size tire

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92 extended cab 4x4 230000km, 2 inch lift, b.d.exhaust brake, banks power pack (intercooler turbo) 3'' sraight pipe, boost pyrometer oil temp gauges and tachometer. workin on installing b.d. fuel pin and a gov. spring and a few pump mods

lopez dodge · 10-30-2009, 03:55 PM

i run the 255's in a local brand mud tire they never rub but the truck does have about 3" of lift .

10-26-2009, 12:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
rmauto1 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: northern illinois Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post rmauto1's Truck Pics	thinking about new tires Ok, so I'm thinking about putting a set of 255/85R16 tires on my 93 W-250. Are any of you guys running them on your trucks? If you are, I would love to see some pics, to help me decide.

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10-26-2009, 12:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
finny Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts finny's Truck Pics	im in the same boat. what tire u looking at? i think im gunna go with cooper st. its only 8 ply but i like the look of the tread. __________________ 1993 W250 5 speed, full 3.5" exhaust, asa intake, boost pyro gauges, custom front bumer with 12,000 pounds warn winch. soon to be installed : bosch 190's, south bend 350hp clutch, Governor spring

10-26-2009, 01:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
rmauto1 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: northern illinois Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post rmauto1's Truck Pics	I'm thinking either the cooper's, or the toyo m-55. Called on the toyo's on thursday... they are on national backorder I really kinda want 10 ply's. I'm really hoping that some other guy's are running this size, and have some pics.

10-26-2009, 06:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
chrislib Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts chrislib's Truck Pics	I just took off a set of spent 255/80 BFG Mud Terrains. The tires were only D rated and wore out pretty quick, they only went about 20K before they were bald. They are way to soft for the weight of the Cummins IMO, the ride was terrible, traction in the rain sucked and ice was an excersize in keeping my underwear clean. I replaced them with some 305/70 E rated Firestone Destination AT`s, a HUGE improvement in all areas. I would definitely go with an E rated tire. Heres the only pic I have of the truck with the 255`s __________________ 93 W250 CC, POD`s, pump tweaked, 35/40, 4in & BHAF

10-26-2009, 07:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
ZSkibo Cummins Nut Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Unionville, PA Posts: 325 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts ZSkibo's Truck Pics	Chris, you have any lift or are you stock with those 305's? I ask because I'm currently running 285/75R16 BFG's but am going to a set of Dunlop Maxxtraction E rated 305's in a few weeks and wanted to make sure they'd fit ok. I'd get 315's as I plan on adding a 2" lift this winter but I don't think they'll fit the truck 'as-is'. __________________ 92' W250, rhino liner bed+cab. Pump bombed: timing 18*, AFC out, #366 spring, POD's, #60 exh springs, 2ndGen piston pump (@18psi), BHAF, HX35/40 (60/60/12), 4" turbo back 6" stack, full gauges, Banks engine brake, onboard air, train horns!

10-26-2009, 12:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
chrislib Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts chrislib's Truck Pics	The PO had an add a leaft put in and the springs re-arched but it has settled some since I bought the truck (5 years ago approx). With the rims on it and the 305`s I had to remove the front flares as the tires were catching on them and starting to damage the bottoms of the fenders. Without the flares there has been no rubbing. I think 305`s would fit/rub less or not at all if they were mounted on factory rims due to the offset and backspacing. Many aftermarket rims put the tire too far out wich is what is causing the rubbing on my truck. __________________ 93 W250 CC, POD`s, pump tweaked, 35/40, 4in & BHAF

10-26-2009, 05:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
powerbrake Cummins Nut Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: charleston west by god Posts: 402 Thanks: 6 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts powerbrake's Truck Pics	i am running e rated firestone destination m/t's. theses are 285 75 16. i have been looking for a new set for the front end this winter and i've about sold myself on goodyear wrangler duratrac. check these out before you buy. __________________ 92 4x4, fuel screw turned in all the way, starwheel dropped to the bottom, 40 hp injectors, machined pin, detroit locker lets me smoke 'em evenly. auto meter pyro. God Bless Our Country and Damn The Goverment

10-26-2009, 07:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
bouts21 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 117 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post bouts21's Truck Pics	I just put a set of Wrangler Dura Trac 285-75s on, e rated. so far so good, one short jaunt offroad thru some fields, no problems. Onroad smooth and quiet. Love the look of the truck with them on too, nice sidewalls, nice tread pattern __________________ 92 W250, InterCooled, 4.10, 5 speed, Amsoil filter, Borgenson shaft, 285-75=16 Goodyear Dura-Traks

10-26-2009, 08:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
MOUNTAIN MILLWRIGHT Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: golden b.c. Posts: 48 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post MOUNTAIN MILLWRIGHT's Truck Pics	i have 255 85 bfg muds on mine seem fine to me they came on the truck they would look great but the truck has fender flares and it looks stupid with a narrow tire and flares without the flares they would look great. seem to perform just fine i want to go to alarger tire for looks mostly. i was trying to find this size tire for winter tires but not much luck. __________________ 92 extended cab 4x4 230000km, 2 inch lift, b.d.exhaust brake, banks power pack (intercooler turbo) 3'' sraight pipe, boost pyrometer oil temp gauges and tachometer. workin on installing b.d. fuel pin and a gov. spring and a few pump mods

10-26-2009, 08:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
rmauto1 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: northern illinois Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post rmauto1's Truck Pics	mountain millwright, do you have a pic or two of your truck with those tires on it?

10-27-2009, 02:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
MOUNTAIN MILLWRIGHT Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: golden b.c. Posts: 48 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post MOUNTAIN MILLWRIGHT's Truck Pics	not realy just got it on the road havent had time to take any sorry. like i say would look good without the aftermarket fender flares. im putting 285 75s on next tire i buy otherwise its a good size tire __________________ 92 extended cab 4x4 230000km, 2 inch lift, b.d.exhaust brake, banks power pack (intercooler turbo) 3'' sraight pipe, boost pyrometer oil temp gauges and tachometer. workin on installing b.d. fuel pin and a gov. spring and a few pump mods

10-30-2009, 03:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
lopez dodge Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts lopez dodge's Truck Pics	i run the 255's in a local brand mud tire they never rub but the truck does have about 3" of lift .