235/85/16 BFG KO's installed

cackalak han · 11-10-2008, 12:51 PM

I've been wanting to get some new tires, as the stock BFG Rugged Trails were the WORST tires I have ever EVER driven on. Any slight hint of moisture on the pavement, and they will slip. Anyway, I was going to go with the traditional upgrade size of 265/75/16, but with the gas crunch (not so much anymore) and the economic status, I searched for something a bit more wallet-friendly.

I saw a few reviews on the 235/85/16's. Now, these are generally used on dually's and 3/4 ton trucks. 99.9% of them only come in load range E, so that was a little bit of concern. However, many Land Rover people run them and love them, so I thought I'd give them a try.

I bought some used stock wheels on craigslist for DIRT cheap. All the clear coat was coming off and there were some scratches, so I decided to paint them.

Black primer (I wish I could find paint in this color, as it looked pretty cool)

Before measurements to the fenders (I marked it off with masking tape to get the same location both times).

Driver's side

Pass side

After lift:

Driver's side

Pass side

Height difference between stock and new. Note that the stock rubber is worn down, so the difference will not be a completely fair comparison.

Tread difference.

Misc.

So far, I really like these tires. They are not harsh at all and just a bit firmer than the stockers, from what I can feel. I'm hoping the MPG will not go down too much, if at all. I'll report back after a few hundred more miles.

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bgmac · 11-10-2008, 02:02 PM

Looks really good!!

bankerkys · 11-10-2008, 10:01 PM

Looks great! Nice work.

freeridethis206 · 11-10-2008, 10:41 PM

looks good! what kind of paint did you use for your rims? is is holding up well so far?

Fo_SheeZy · 11-11-2008, 12:00 AM

Looks good, the rims turned out great!

cackalak han · 11-11-2008, 07:29 AM

Thanks guys. I am wondering how they will hold up. I used the Dupli color wheel paint (from Autozone) in flat black. On the two wheels on the passenger side, I clear coated them. On the other side, I left out the clear coat, because I really didn't like the shiny effect it had. I wanted to see how they will do without the clear coat. I am guessing it will chip easily, but we'll see I guess.

I'll report back after a few hundred miles on the durability of the paint and MPG's from the taller tires. So far, so good, though.

Fo-Sheez - Off Topic - Honestly, I wasn't a big fan of your 3rd Gen with the 22's, but the 4th Gen looks much much better. And I think it would look a bit better lowered? Are you planning on this?

pius222 · 11-11-2008, 08:41 AM

Turned out very nice cackalak. Now did you paint the entire wheels or just the front face with newspaper covers the tires? Looks like the newspapers are in between the wheels and tires.

cackalak han · 11-11-2008, 09:28 AM

Just the front face. No use to go painting the whole wheel, IMO. Yeah, I just covered up the tires with masking tape and newspaper.

84RNR · 11-11-2008, 10:15 AM

Looks really good. Now ya just need to paint those fender flares. Maybe it's just the pic but they are looking faded. Nice job on the wheels.

MunkeyTX · 11-11-2008, 12:07 PM

How much did you buy the stock rims for? I've got a set exactly like that sitting in my garage and I'm trying to figure what price to set them at..

Fo_SheeZy · 11-11-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cackalak han

Fo-Sheez - Off Topic - Honestly, I wasn't a big fan of your 3rd Gen with the 22's, but the 4th Gen looks much much better. And I think it would look a bit better lowered? Are you planning on this?

I'm actually going to go with a 2" Front/ 1" Rear Confred lift with 22" XD Rockstars or Monster (Haven't decided yet). With a 45 series Cooper Zeon LTZ... I think it will look good.

cackalak han · 11-12-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 84RNR

Looks really good. Now ya just need to paint those fender flares. Maybe it's just the pic but they are looking faded. Nice job on the wheels.

Yeah, I need to get those flares done. However, I don't want to paint them. Is there some kind of plastic dye or restorer?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MunkeyTX

How much did you buy the stock rims for? I've got a set exactly like that sitting in my garage and I'm trying to figure what price to set them at..

I got them DIRT cheap. $10/rim.

You should hang on to yours. For just in case.

84RNR · 11-12-2008, 05:28 PM

Not sure, but somebody probably makes a restorer. But still looks good though.

11-10-2008, 10:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
bankerkys Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 40	Looks great! Nice work. __________________ -------------------------- 1998 4Runner SR5 4x4: Panasonic head-unit; Sirius; Ipod connector; deck plate mod; Magnaflow muffler; Raybestors rotors and pads; painted calipers; Old Man Emu lift with Toytec Spacers; Sonoran Steel Drop Differential Kit; 16x8 Pro Comp Steelies; Yokohama Geolander MTs 285x75x16s

11-11-2008, 12:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,598	Looks good, the rims turned out great! __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar

11-11-2008, 07:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
cackalak han Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 1,768	Thanks guys. I am wondering how they will hold up. I used the Dupli color wheel paint (from Autozone) in flat black. On the two wheels on the passenger side, I clear coated them. On the other side, I left out the clear coat, because I really didn't like the shiny effect it had. I wanted to see how they will do without the clear coat. I am guessing it will chip easily, but we'll see I guess. I'll report back after a few hundred miles on the durability of the paint and MPG's from the taller tires. So far, so good, though. Fo-Sheez - Off Topic - Honestly, I wasn't a big fan of your 3rd Gen with the 22's, but the 4th Gen looks much much better. And I think it would look a bit better lowered? Are you planning on this? __________________ 01 Tacoma DC TRD OR 4x4 Last edited by cackalak han; 11-11-2008 at 07:33 AM.

11-11-2008, 08:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
pius222 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 189	Turned out very nice cackalak. Now did you paint the entire wheels or just the front face with newspaper covers the tires? Looks like the newspapers are in between the wheels and tires. __________________ 1999 4Runner SR5 4WD All stock now, Hella 700ff, Optima 34R Red Top, Nitto Terra Grapplers 265/75/16.

11-11-2008, 09:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
cackalak han Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 1,768	Just the front face. No use to go painting the whole wheel, IMO. Yeah, I just covered up the tires with masking tape and newspaper. __________________ 01 Tacoma DC TRD OR 4x4

11-10-2008, 02:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
bgmac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 167	Looks really good!!

11-10-2008, 10:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
freeridethis206 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 21	looks good! what kind of paint did you use for your rims? is is holding up well so far?

11-11-2008, 10:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
84RNR Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 152	Looks really good. Now ya just need to paint those fender flares. Maybe it's just the pic but they are looking faded. Nice job on the wheels. __________________ 84 4runner SR5, 5" suspension lift, 35" BFG's, 5spd 03 Tacoma Dbl Cab SR5, TRD Off-Road Package w/ E-Locker, Revo's

11-11-2008, 12:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
MunkeyTX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 45	How much did you buy the stock rims for? I've got a set exactly like that sitting in my garage and I'm trying to figure what price to set them at.. __________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 1998 4Runner SR5, 4x4, 3.4l V6, 5-Spd. Manual "Old Betsy" w/270k on the Odo.

11-12-2008, 05:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
84RNR Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 152	Not sure, but somebody probably makes a restorer. But still looks good though. __________________ 84 4runner SR5, 5" suspension lift, 35" BFG's, 5spd 03 Tacoma Dbl Cab SR5, TRD Off-Road Package w/ E-Locker, Revo's

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