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Is anyone running 255/80/17 tires on a Dually

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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Is anyone running 255/80/17 tires on a Dually

Just wondering if anyone has bought a set of the new BFG M/T KM2 in 255/80/17 and how they are working out for you???? I am looking at buying a set and any info would be great!
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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There are a few guys on CF that are still waiting for the first sets of 255/80/17 BFG KM2's to be delivered. I don't think anyone has gotten a firm release date yet.
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Ernst223
Just wondering if anyone has bought a set of the new BFG M/T KM2 in 255/80/17 and how they are working out for you???? I am looking at buying a set and any info would be great!
Whats the matter? Didn't believe me in your other thread that they aren't available yet?
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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They are available, just checked with my local tire shop and they have 9 on hand for $230 each. Just wanting to see if anyone else had a set installed yet and how they like them.
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Is anyone out there got a set of the new BFG's yet??? Would love some feedback and pics of them on a rig before I go and spend $1300.
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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so how tall would that be? any wider?
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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My tire dealer said it is like 33.3 tall and 10.3 wide.
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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I would love to see a set of these on some H2 rims with a SWR. It would be taller / skinner then the stock 265/70's but the H2 rims would probably push them out to give the truck a nice stance..

Sorry I really don't have anything of value to add to your question, I am in need of tires and taller (for looks and rpms), narrower for less resistance and weight is really what I am looking for.... and to top it off, I just ran across a set of H2 chome wheels that the guy wants peanuts for...

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heres the measurements for:
265/70-17= 10.43" wide and 31.6" tall
285/70-17= 11.22" wide and 32.7" tall
255/70-17= 10.03" wide and 33.06" tall
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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Yeah Asher That would look good 2 !! Has anyone out there got a set put on a dually or sw yet????
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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Has anyone bought any yet?
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Just checking back in to see if anyone has bought a set of this yet????
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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I am interested too.

I called a few places that didnt have listings for them, but I want to get these asap,,,, i need new rubber before it rains again.

four wheel parts wholesalers has them for $194 each on their website.

Do you guys think a spacer would be prudent? the gap between the duals should close by 20mm. Think a 1/4" spacer would be good? Anybody make steel spacers?

And,
Anybody with these know if they fit a 3rd gen well without any lift?

Thanks,
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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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.
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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Sweet.
I ordered a set yesterday, but I will not have them till the first week in November.

Any reason to run a spacer?

Thanks,
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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Not at all. No need for a spacer.
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