255/85R16 BFgoodrich on split rims cruiser
Submitted: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 11:48
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just put some 255/85r16 bf goodrich mud terrains on my troopy on factory split rims. installed new michelin tubes and protectors and just had 2 flats on a 500 k trip. no nails, just looked like the protector damaged the tubes. anyone has had similar problems? i understand the bf's are tubeless tires but the tire store told me they would work. i wanted to get a little more height for some trips and that's why i purchased them. do i need tubeless rims? if so what rims can i use that won't make the tires extend way out of the wheel fenders? as you may know these tires are very tall but not wide. this is what i wanted. any ideas?
Reply By: Steve from Armidale - Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 16:33
Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 16:33
Robert,
I went to the same tyre 10,000 kms ago. I bought ROH Trek2 wheels in 6 inch width, and got them for around the $100 each mark. The tyres sit just on the fender line so are still legal. Also be careful, as if they are standard troopy splits, they will be 5.5 inch, and below the recommended width for the tyre.
As for the trye....AWESOME
rock crawling, AWESOME in the mud AWESOME at
Stockton beach (sand), but on bitumen in the rain .....ICE SKATING!!! Just got to get used to them :)
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Reply By: Phil G - Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at 12:46
Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at 12:46
Yep, the tyres are way too wide for splits. Should be on 7-8 inch wide rims. Your 255's must squirm all over the place and tubes don't like that. I'm amazed that a tyre fitter would fit them.
You don't say what model troopy you have, but if its the earlier one with the 6 stud hubs, then the 16x7 Prado rims will have too much backspacing.
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