Is anyone running 255/80/17 tires on a Dually - Page 2 - Dodge Diesel

homewrecker · 10-21-2009, 01:28 PM

Keep us posted on how they do. BFG and death wobble go hand in hand.I really hope these are better cause that is the tire I would like to run also

03whitedually · 10-22-2009, 03:32 PM

any chance we could get a pic?

BlueDually · 10-22-2009, 11:01 PM

Not good with uploading pics, and my truck doesnt have a box like most other guys trucks, to compare. I looked again, theres probably less then a half inch between the duals, not 3/4 inch like a said before. But still no need for a spacer.

levigarrett76 · 10-23-2009, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueDually

Not good with uploading pics, and my truck doesnt have a box like most other guys trucks, to compare. I looked again, theres probably less then a half inch between the duals, not 3/4 inch like a said before. But still no need for a spacer.

You have a flatbed? I would be very interested to see! It will be awhile before i buy tires but i rally would like a bit taller tire. I run a CM flatbed on mine as well

IDhorsehauler · 10-23-2009, 07:42 AM

I run 255/85/16 TOYO M55s on the dually and they really do look good - they fill up the wheel wells much better than the stockers. They are the same dimensions as the BFGs except on the 16" rim they have a taller sidewall. They are a hard tire though, so definitely not for everybody. FYI: I did have to put a 1.5" spacer between the rear wheels.

Ernst223 · 11-11-2009, 11:26 AM

Does anyone have any pics of them on your rig?

Topper · 11-12-2009, 04:13 AM

PICS BOYS... WE NEED SOME FREAKIN PICS!!!!!
Topper

levigarrett76 · 11-12-2009, 07:23 PM

I will give someone an online beer and online pat on the back!

Ernst223 · 11-15-2009, 02:50 PM

I 2nd that levi! Come on boys, we need some pics!

AH64ID · 11-15-2009, 04:53 PM

I will be ordering a set for my SRW here in the first part of December...

I have seen a few DRW pics on CF, but no SRW pics.

levigarrett76 · 11-15-2009, 11:51 PM

DRW with flatbed pics would be ideal, heh heh

Ernst223 · 11-16-2009, 08:20 PM

Some pics would be AWESOME! Someone surely has a set on their dually by now. I am getting ready to order mine, but would sure like to see what they look like on a rig and some feedback on them first.

1slo_MM · 11-16-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueDually

I just got a set of these today, Ive got 8000 lbs on my rear axle, 80 psi in the tires with 3/4 inch or so of gap at the bottom of duals. No rubbing on the front axle. No lift. Shouldnt rub, as 315/70/17 will just about clear with no lift, and these are a lot smaller.

Do you mean more narrow? Or alot shorter too? Please elaborate..

Diesel Junkie · 11-16-2009, 08:31 PM

I bought some of the 255/80/17 BFG KM2 mud terrains a couple weeks ago.
They are awesome. They fit perfectly... plenty of extra space between the duals, fill up the wheel wells a bit more. look rad. enhance the highway gearing a little bit.

The one thing i noticed was a slight pull to the right when the tires were installed, even on surfaces crowned to the left. I was convinced it was a bad tire, so I swapped front tires side to side, nothing, then I swapped all the rear tires side to side, still nothing.... Now I have some serious miles on them(almost 1000) and the pull is going away, and almost gone. If I had to guess, the tires had a bit of a crown to them that was different than the stock tires, and that combined with a slight camber problem probably caused the issue. The initial break in of the tires is making it all go away so I am cool with it. No real issue.

Overall very pleased.

I will post pics soon.

levigarrett76 · 11-17-2009, 07:32 AM

I cannot wait for the pictures

10-21-2009, 01:28 PM	#16
homewrecker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,537 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Keep us posted on how they do. BFG and death wobble go hand in hand.I really hope these are better cause that is the tire I would like to run also __________________ 05 3500 QC 4x4 dually NV5600 Smarty TNT/R PoD/MP-8 F1 inj. & springs Floor It stage 3 HTT ATS Fass ARP South Bend Fluidampnr 2 01 3500 H.O. 4x4's w/flatbeds,Fass hpfp95,edge ez,RV275's

10-22-2009, 03:32 PM	#17
03whitedually Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 210 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	any chance we could get a pic? __________________ 2003 3500 QC DRW 4x4 47re SO, 4.10's ,AEM Brute Force dryflow intake, Edge Juice with Attitude and 4" MBRP 2002 maxum 2900 scr

10-22-2009, 11:01 PM	#18
BlueDually Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Alberta Posts: 492 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Not good with uploading pics, and my truck doesnt have a box like most other guys trucks, to compare. I looked again, theres probably less then a half inch between the duals, not 3/4 inch like a said before. But still no need for a spacer. __________________ 04.5 3500-homemade he351/k31 twins, about 500hp 06 3500-stock

10-23-2009, 07:42 AM	#20
IDhorsehauler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 19 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	My 255s I run 255/85/16 TOYO M55s on the dually and they really do look good - they fill up the wheel wells much better than the stockers. They are the same dimensions as the BFGs except on the 16" rim they have a taller sidewall. They are a hard tire though, so definitely not for everybody. FYI: I did have to put a 1.5" spacer between the rear wheels. __________________ Dodge - 2001.5 - 3500 - 4X4 - 6spd \| Quadzilla Adrenaline (Pulse Monitor coming) \|aFe Stage II \| Jammer 3s \| Banks Gauges: EGT, Boost \| Glacier Diesel lift pump \| Dodgezilla \| Rips 4" Exhaust w/12" Silverline SS turn-down tip \| Hell Bent Steel 2" lift \| Radio Shack portable CB \| XM SkyFi \| MacBook Pro with AT&T wireless \| Timb APPS \| Luke's Links \| DT control arms \| TOYO M55s 255/85/16 w/1.5" RW spacer

11-11-2009, 11:26 AM	#21
Ernst223 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 161 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Does anyone have any pics of them on your rig? __________________ 2005 Dodge Quad Cab 3500 Dually 4x4 Lone Star Edition w/ 6speed, Aem brute force cold air intake with amsoil filter, 4" straight pipe exhaust with mega cab resonator and 5" tip, cat MIA, silencer ring MIA, RanchHand Grill Guard, Bradford Bale Spike bed, Limo tint, Stainless fender trim, DeeZee Diamond plate runner boards,Auto meter dual pillar mount w/ egt and boost guage,Cooper STT 265/70/17 tires, SMARTY!!! 2000 Pontiac WS-6 Trans-Am SAC #76

11-12-2009, 04:13 AM	#22
Topper Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glen N.Y. Posts: 982 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	PICS BOYS... WE NEED SOME FREAKIN PICS!!!!! Topper __________________ 06 qc dually Laramie 4X4 auto Issopro egt,boost & trans temp Zilla FP & RP Smarty Revo/ MP-8 Hamilton big stick #110 lb springs & push rods 40 over pistons Silver 64 Flux 2's fluid dampener ARPs Full Goerend w/converter (Sweet!!!) and shift enhancer BD flex plate Leveled 35s AFE Blade Runner Intake Banks cold air intake & Super Scoop Bank Monster muffler Firestone R R RBP Grille

11-12-2009, 07:23 PM	#23
levigarrett76 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 872 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I will give someone an online beer and online pat on the back!

11-15-2009, 02:50 PM	#24
Ernst223 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 161 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I 2nd that levi! Come on boys, we need some pics!

11-15-2009, 04:53 PM	#25
AH64ID Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 2,388 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I will be ordering a set for my SRW here in the first part of December... I have seen a few DRW pics on CF, but no SRW pics. __________________ 2005 3500 SRW 4X4 QC LB NV-5600, Jake Brake, Smarty Jr Revo, Airiad MIT, GDP Intake Horn, GDP MK2+ w/ Cat 2um, Baldwin BF1212, Amsoiled, Pricols

11-15-2009, 11:51 PM	#26
levigarrett76 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 872 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	DRW with flatbed pics would be ideal, heh heh

11-16-2009, 08:20 PM	#27
Ernst223 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 161 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Some pics would be AWESOME! Someone surely has a set on their dually by now. I am getting ready to order mine, but would sure like to see what they look like on a rig and some feedback on them first.

11-16-2009, 08:31 PM	#29
Diesel Junkie Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Silycon Valley Posts: 241 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I bought some of the 255/80/17 BFG KM2 mud terrains a couple weeks ago. They are awesome. They fit perfectly... plenty of extra space between the duals, fill up the wheel wells a bit more. look rad. enhance the highway gearing a little bit. The one thing i noticed was a slight pull to the right when the tires were installed, even on surfaces crowned to the left. I was convinced it was a bad tire, so I swapped front tires side to side, nothing, then I swapped all the rear tires side to side, still nothing.... Now I have some serious miles on them(almost 1000) and the pull is going away, and almost gone. If I had to guess, the tires had a bit of a crown to them that was different than the stock tires, and that combined with a slight camber problem probably caused the issue. The initial break in of the tires is making it all go away so I am cool with it. No real issue. Overall very pleased. I will post pics soon. __________________ 92 Dodge w250. 6" lift, detroit locker. triangulated traction bars, cross over steering, NV4500. forged wheels. 250lb rear bumper. piston lift pump. No Muffler. Big diff cover. 16cm^2 turbo. Rear Disk Brakes. Toyo Open Country M/T's 315/75R-16. 07 MegaCab dually 5.9 6speed 4x4 w/ heated seats, pacbrake exhaust brake, pillar guages, BFG KM2 255's. Off road truck on 44"TSL's, Dana60's 350tbi SM465 dual divorced 205's, 4 driveshafts, and computer controlled air bags all around.

11-17-2009, 07:32 AM	#30
levigarrett76 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 872 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I cannot wait for the pictures

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