33's on stock 98?
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Tire options on my 98.
I have a 1998 4 runner Deer season is here in a couple weeks Im getting tires this weekend along with some sliders I have decided not to go with 33's because I can't afford a lift right now and I need the new tires for this up coming season. I am still totally confused with the tire calculations but I want to run a good beefy MT that will give me clearance and I can still use when I get my OME front lift a LC coil rear lift. Someone recommended 255,85,r16 and said it's a 33 but I dont see how as im confused about this any help would be appreciated. I was thinking of going with Maxxis bighorn MT's.
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255 millimeters is the width. 85 means that the height of the tire from the rim is 85% of the 255 millimeters. the 16 refers to the rim diameter. http://www.bncoffroad.com/ratio/ Go to the very bottom of the page there is a place to punch in whatever the metric size is and it will convert it for you. If you do not know how to covert millimeters into inches just look up a converter online there are hundreds of them. I hope this is helpful.
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Here is a link to an in-depth explanation of tire sizing conventions and how to convert between them:
Tire Size Conventions Explained
Tire Size Conventions Explained
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This one is probably a little easier.
You can do the math but as long as you get the basics why not just have it do it for you?
There are a TON of them out there also.
Just Google "tire size conversion".
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You can do the math but as long as you get the basics why not just have it do it for you?
There are a TON of them out there also.
Just Google "tire size conversion".
Fink
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I remember a member telling me 255,85,r16 would fit just fine with a little hammering and trimming and would look good when I get the lift on wich will be about a month or two after. 255 is pretty thin though but it equates a 33 wich is what I wanted to run but not wide.
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Just as a reference 255mm is 10.03937". If you want the exact specification of a particular tire most manufacturers websights will give you their exact dimension.
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Thanks. I hope they dont look funky when I have my lift on haha any recommendations on a good tire to go with? I was thinking of the maxxis bighorns.
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good place to get tires?
I went to my local american tires, If I am correct they match prices right? I am looking to get some 255/85/R16's I was looking at a good MT but somewhat on the cheap I looked at BFgoodrich Km2's they are expensive! I am also looking for Maxxis bighorns any good sites or recommendations where I can print out the price and have them match? thanks guys and Ill post pics!!!
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Help for my 98's tires:).
Id really like to find a site with a good price I can have them match.
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A set of (4) 255 Bighorns goes for about $625 shipped on ebay (no tax in most cases). The Coopers kick a$$ though IMO - I want to get some Discoverer STTs next. They're about $150 more than the Bighorns on ebay.
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Thing is is it worth it to get them on ebay compared to just getting them at americas tire co. and getting the guarantee? Or where can I find a price for them to match?