Toyo 255 45 20 tires

[Itsnotagame]

Hey can anyone who has Toyo 255 45 20 brand tires or this size tell me how compatibale they are with the magnum. I read that they are truck tires. Also what 20' wheel pattern would work best with this tire.

[Scorpx]

They should work fine. I think that most of the tires you will find for the magnums overall diameter fall into the truck and SUV size range.

[Black on Black]

My Nitto's are that size, and yes, they are "SUV tires", but they work great. I had debated between the Toyos and the Nittos. In the end, I preferred the look and specs of the Nitto. I was looking on Tirerack yesterday and saw that there is a new Ultra High Performance Summer tire out by Firestone (the Firehawk something or other?) in 245/45/20. Its specs were similar to the BFGoodrich G-Force KDW (which comes in the same size) but less expensive, better looking, and lighter. I'd consider that if you want a "car tire" only.

[Black on Black]

Sorry, I forgot your last question. You're going to want an 8.5" wide wheel to fit a 245-265mm wide tire, for the most part. And that's in 5-115.

[BMWDON]

Toyos are fine at 255/45....the compound is hard as hell though, which means they should last long, but they aren't the stickiest tires, and wet weather and a heavy foot means lots of ESP blinking at you. But they have a mud and snow rating on them....so they work for now :)

[Diesel]

one think i've always noticed with Toyo "performance" tires, is the width is almost always wider than the same size tire from another company... they just seem to be fatter than the stated size...

not sure if this one would fall under the same characteristics though...

[3 G]

Nitto is just a brand name of Toyo. Both lower quality and certainly much lower performance than the gforce. I worked in tire manufacturing for 5 years and we always benchmarked Michelin (makers of the g-force) and Bridgestone. Toyo and Nitto are much less expensive for two reasons: quality and performance.

I agree the wheel you want is a 20 x 8.5 with 5-115 bolt pattern and make sure you have 18mm off-set.

[Black on Black]

I fart in your general direction! :p Nitto is just a brand name of Toyo. Both lower quality and certainly much lower performance than the gforce. I worked in tire manufacturing for 5 years and we always benchmarked Michelin (makers of the g-force) and Bridgestone. Toyo and Nitto are much less expensive for two reasons: quality and performance.

I agree the wheel you want is a 20 x 8.5 with 5-115 bolt pattern and make sure you have 18mm off-set.

[redinorange]

Now why would you do that?

[Black on Black]

Just a joke, for those Monty Python fans out there. It was just my subtle way to rebut being told my tires suck. Which I'm okay with, by the way. ;) Now why would you do that?

[bmw nick]

I have those exact tires. I work for a dealer and my rim/tire "guru" suggested them. They give you plenty of cushion between the rim and the pavement on a 20", and they fit a 8.5" wheel perfectly on the Magnum. I'm very happy with the performance too. I don't think that any other companies make that size other than Toyo.

[Black on Black]

The only other I found was the Nitto!I have those exact tires. I work for a dealer and my rim/tire "guru" suggested them. They give you plenty of cushion between the rim and the pavement on a 20", and they fit a 8.5" wheel perfectly on the Magnum. I'm very happy with the performance too. I don't think that any other companies make that size other than Toyo.

[Itsnotagame]

Thanks for the info guys! My local shop just got 1 set of TIS 03 in 22s so I am going to go with with 22s instead. Can any one tell me a good 22 inch size tire to go with? Also I am putting these Toyo 255 45 20s I got up for sale in the for sale forum if any one is interested.

[Magne300Csium]

They're not going to sell without seeing a picture first.

[BobF's 6POINT1]

Couldn't find a smilie that said ditto. So here http://www.s10v8.com/images/forum/smilies/hatchet.gif

[bmw nick]

I hope you've got nice roads in your neighborhood with those 22's. Good luck. How many miles and how much for the Nittos??? I'm always a sucker for a good deal.

[2003z]

Toyos are fine at 255/45....the compound is hard as hell though, which means they should last long, but they aren't the stickiest tires, and wet weather and a heavy foot means lots of ESP blinking at you. But they have a mud and snow rating on them....so they work for now :)is that magnum lowered? (also, I have no idea why this is italicized. I type without looking at the keyboard and have to backspace a lot.)

[northeastern08]

Heres my Toyos. Love my Toyos, but not the best in heavy rain. Light rain, okay. Sun, perfect. :grin: 20" rims too. Click on my photo album below for more angles of em.

[LtlDad]

Notheasternear08 (aka Todd)-

How much for the set? Mind you I would need them shipped to the WEST COAST, so might not be worth it, for someone on the westside.

[northeastern08]

well they're MKW M43s. I paid around 2600 for the set with tires. Heres the website for the wheels.

MKWheels (http://www.mkwheel.com/wheeldetails.asp?rim_name=M43&rim_id=57)

[BMWDON]

Yeah, I think I used your DIY to do them too....atleast I think it was yours :thumbs_u:



is that magnum lowered? (also, I have no idea why this is italicized. I type without looking at the keyboard and have to backspace a lot.)

[rt 2]

Had TOYO's on my 03 Dakota R/T look good- good traction- wet or dry will put them on my Magnum as soon as I need them.