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the 285/85s are just too big for what I'm going to be using my 90 for.
| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20359  
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I upgraded so to speak from 235/85 KM2 to 255/85 KM2 following advice from Blackwolf.
The 235's done very well, I would not complain at all. However, they were prone to a little more shoulder wear on the front, a slightly poorer ride. And cut into the ground a bit more, sometimes an advantage but could possibly cause you more problems. The 255 is a nicer ride, wider track and looks even nicer. Bit of a pain to adjust the lock stops but not too bad. Tiny draw back is a bit more noise but made up for in ride quality. So I'd give the 235's a 8/10 and the 255's 9/10. GG TR's I'd rate at about 4/10.  $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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31st Jul 2017 3:52pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110 
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I might not get KM2 yet, a few of my american friends have said really good things about the Toyo Open Country MT 255/85 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top 1958 Series 1 Soft-top |
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31st Jul 2017 4:13pm |
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| Arierep Member Since: 12 Apr 2013 Location: Portugal Posts: 258  
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I went with KM2 because I got a killer deal for the 6 units.
Otherwise would probably opt for the Toyos. They're tougher and people say they're better offroad at speed. They're also true 33,5" tall. On the down side, they are 2 or 3kg heavier and the stiffer construction and load rating means a rougher ride and less tyre bulge if you ride light |
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31st Jul 2017 5:23pm |
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| mobilesawmiller Member Since: 03 Mar 2013 Location: Co,Tyrone Posts: 100
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 Click image to enlarge 255 85 16 BFG Muds. |
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21st Sep 2017 8:48pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3372
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Here's one of mine with the 255/85 KM2s followed by the 285/16 KO2s on the same wheels (16x8 ET0).
Bottom picture is the old truck with 305/70/16 KMs on 16x8 ET0 for comparison Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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21st Sep 2017 9:07pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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that much huh, you must be a real fan...  |
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21st Sep 2017 9:26pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110
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Which did you prefer out of the 255 and 285? 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW 1956 Series 1 Hard-top 1958 Series 1 Soft-top |
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21st Sep 2017 10:48pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I suspect that's the cost of low volume production. I can't imagine they're going to sell many when compared to the standard wheels, or even to Wolfs. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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22nd Sep 2017 6:57am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17378 
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I changed from Kumho 285/75 to KM2 285/75 then to KM2 255/85. Of these the 255s have the best ride, road manners, and performance off-road in my opinion. Also they don't plaster your truck in crud like the 285s tend to. I wish BFG would make the KO2 in a 255/85 x 16 size, I would love to try a set. |
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22nd Sep 2017 7:50am |
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