Dang, Toyo M-55 - 255x85r16 are expen$ive, anyone running them? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**57NAPCO** · 02-04-2019, 11:22 AM

I really like the tires but $2300 ish bucks delivered plus mount and balance I’m sure they’ll be every bit of $2500 bucks.

I’m just not sure why they are so darn expensive, trade war maybe?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-New-Toyo-...&ul_noapp=true

**hatzie** · 02-04-2019, 12:49 PM

Japanese company and Chinese made tires... Guangzhou, China. Not sure if the Georgia facility is in operation now.
As for the trade war... China has been waging a quiet trade war with us for more than 30 years. The gravy train was eventually going to stop. Now that it has Joe Q public is finally noticing.

I run Michlein Defender M/S LTX265/75R16 Load Range E on most of my trucks. They make tires in the US/Canada and Europe. Excellent snow and everything else on the road traction. Dirt and paved roads are no problem. Even the "not a town maintained road" over Ellesworth isn't an issue. They don't rattle the fillings out of my head and deafen me at 80mph. A set of four is right around $1,000 mounted and balanced.
Are you going offroad or driving a lot in super muddy conditions?

sweetk30 · 02-04-2019, 01:36 PM

they prob have a harder rubber and will last longer .

i currently have he bfg mud km/2 style in this size and seem to be good the few snow storms i plowed so far and on road seem good and low noise level . and my cab has no carpet or rubber mat just metal . and the solid white letter looks good .

SunSoaked · 02-04-2019, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetk30

they prob have a harder rubber and will last longer .

i currently have he bfg mud km/2 style in this size and seem to be good the few snow storms i plowed so far and on road seem good and low noise level . and my cab has no carpet or rubber mat just metal . and the solid white letter looks good .

They would look better if you took those hubcaps off and sent them to me. Wink wink

sweetk30 · 02-04-2019, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SunSoaked

They would look better if you took those hubcaps off and sent them to me. Wink wink

the more you ask .............. the longer i play this

**mongocanfly** · 02-04-2019, 03:49 PM

I went with bfg. 255/85-16 like on blue truck....about half the cost...never been a fan of toyo

SilverMiner · 02-04-2019, 04:26 PM

I went with the 255/85/R16 Cooper Discover ST MAXX on my Suburban purchased from a local tire shop. Not cheap, but a long LONG ways from $2300.

I've been ecstatic with the performance so far over 2+ years and approximately 15K miles. Quiet on the highway, good wear characteristics so far and excellent in snow and ice. All that I want from a tire. I sure hope the price from 2016 hasn't changed that much.

**57NAPCO** · 02-04-2019, 04:47 PM

I’m sorry guys, I need 6 of em

sweetk30 · 02-04-2019, 04:52 PM

forgot the cooper tires . there good also . if i hadnt got a smoking deal on my bfg tires i would have gone cooper .

**hatzie** · 02-04-2019, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

I’m sorry guys, I need 6 of em

Dually?

**57NAPCO** · 02-04-2019, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hatzie

Dually?

SilverMiner · 02-04-2019, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

I’m sorry guys, I need 6 of em

I briefly considered the dually possibility when I read your initial post, but after doing the math (over $400/tire with mounting-balancing?) I thought I'd join in with my experience with the Coopers. Just for the record, four Disco ST-Maxx's back in 2016 from my local shop came to just over $900. I have not asked for a more recent quote, and I sure hope it isn't anywhere near what you expect to spend. I really like the 255/85 tire size, and my 99 Dodge Ram 2500 needs new tires this spring.

Big Moose · 02-05-2019, 02:07 PM

We run the Toyo M55, one thing about them is they will outlast any other tire out there and you can regroove them once they are worn down as well so you get even more life out of them.
The downside of them is they are not the best on snow and ice unless you stud them when they're new, which helps

**57NAPCO** · 02-07-2019, 09:14 AM

Thanks guys for all the tips and suggestions! I may have to wait a bit, dropped off a 383 engine in Houston to be gone thru...I’m sure that will take 3000 bucks or more out of the truck fund

skyphix · 02-07-2019, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverMiner

I went with the 255/85/R16 Cooper Discover ST MAXX on my Suburban purchased from a local tire shop. Not cheap, but a long LONG ways from $2300.

I've been ecstatic with the performance so far over 2+ years and approximately 15K miles. Quiet on the highway, good wear characteristics so far and excellent in snow and ice. All that I want from a tire. I sure hope the price from 2016 hasn't changed that much.

I've been happy with the highway tread Cooper's on my 4runner, even in the Maine woods and winter. The AT tires are one of the more common ones both here in Maine and where I grew up in the mountains in NY - was always impressed on other folks trucks. Once I have another actual offroad SUV I'll be going with them as well.

Also, I see you share time Texas/Maine - nice to see that state in someone elses profile!

02-04-2019, 11:22 AM	#1
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Dang, Toyo M-55 - 255x85r16 are expen$ive, anyone running them? I really like the tires but $2300 ish bucks delivered plus mount and balance I’m sure they’ll be every bit of $2500 bucks. I’m just not sure why they are so darn expensive, trade war maybe? https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-New-Toyo-...&ul_noapp=true

02-04-2019, 12:49 PM	#2
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Dang, Toyo M-55 - 255x85r16 are expen$ive, anyone running them? Japanese company and Chinese made tires... Guangzhou, China. Not sure if the Georgia facility is in operation now. As for the trade war... China has been waging a quiet trade war with us for more than 30 years. The gravy train was eventually going to stop. Now that it has Joe Q public is finally noticing. I run Michlein Defender M/S LTX265/75R16 Load Range E on most of my trucks. They make tires in the US/Canada and Europe. Excellent snow and everything else on the road traction. Dirt and paved roads are no problem. Even the "not a town maintained road" over Ellesworth isn't an issue. They don't rattle the fillings out of my head and deafen me at 80mph. A set of four is right around $1,000 mounted and balanced. Are you going offroad or driving a lot in super muddy conditions? __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful. Last edited by hatzie; 02-04-2019 at 01:03 PM.

02-04-2019, 01:36 PM	#3
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Dang, Toyo M-55 - 255x85r16 are expen$ive, anyone running them? they prob have a harder rubber and will last longer . i currently have he bfg mud km/2 style in this size and seem to be good the few snow storms i plowed so far and on road seem good and low noise level . and my cab has no carpet or rubber mat just metal . and the solid white letter looks good . Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

02-04-2019, 03:49 PM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Dang, Toyo M-55 - 255x85r16 are expen$ive, anyone running them? I went with bfg. 255/85-16 like on blue truck....about half the cost...never been a fan of toyo __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

02-04-2019, 04:26 PM	#7
SilverMiner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Idaho Posts: 335	Re: Dang, Toyo M-55 - 255x85r16 are expen$ive, anyone running them? I went with the 255/85/R16 Cooper Discover ST MAXX on my Suburban purchased from a local tire shop. Not cheap, but a long LONG ways from $2300. I've been ecstatic with the performance so far over 2+ years and approximately 15K miles. Quiet on the highway, good wear characteristics so far and excellent in snow and ice. All that I want from a tire. I sure hope the price from 2016 hasn't changed that much. Attached Images __________________ 1980 K10 Suburban Silverado, original 350 w/Qjet swapped to 406sb, TH350C swapped to TH400/205

02-04-2019, 04:47 PM	#8
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Re: Dang, Toyo M-55 - 255x85r16 are expen$ive, anyone running them? I’m sorry guys, I need 6 of em

02-04-2019, 04:52 PM	#9
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Dang, Toyo M-55 - 255x85r16 are expen$ive, anyone running them? forgot the cooper tires . there good also . if i hadnt got a smoking deal on my bfg tires i would have gone cooper . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

02-05-2019, 02:07 PM	#13
Big Moose Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Alberta Posts: 71	Re: Dang, Toyo M-55 - 255x85r16 are expen$ive, anyone running them? We run the Toyo M55, one thing about them is they will outlast any other tire out there and you can regroove them once they are worn down as well so you get even more life out of them. The downside of them is they are not the best on snow and ice unless you stud them when they're new, which helps

02-07-2019, 09:14 AM	#14
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Re: Dang, Toyo M-55 - 255x85r16 are expen$ive, anyone running them? Thanks guys for all the tips and suggestions! I may have to wait a bit, dropped off a 383 engine in Houston to be gone thru...I’m sure that will take 3000 bucks or more out of the truck fund



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