Yet another tire thread

[MJM]

I need new tires for my stock 04 LC this truck will not see offroad thats what my 60 and 40 are for. I want a bigger tire than stock but ride and snow performance is the the key. I have 18" rims.
I did search but

 

[uzj100]

Michelin AT2. http://www.michelinman.com/tires/light-truck/ltx-at2/#sizes-and-specifications

P275/65 R 18

I am not sure what the P means however it still says light truck, the other sizes for 18 are load range e and they will knock your teeth out (ride stiff).

 

[soberman001]

P means passenger. Which means good for snow, but not the best for rocks.

Decide your need, and then purchase accordingly.

I have 18" also and got the Revo's.

http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tireselector/GlamourIndex_BS_EN.aspx?ProductID=1055

 

[MJM]

Same Size

It looks like those both are only offere in the same size as OEM I would like to go a bit bigger

Mich OD 32.09
Bridg OD 32.1

Any other ideas?

 

[soberman001]

Weird.. My OEM tires were much smaller.

Looks like 32.6 is the biggest on the Bstones

I found it hard to get big tires with 18" rims. There isn't that much out there. I thought about dropping to a much more popular 16", but living in Miami, I am not doing that much off-road so it would just burn gas and dollars to get smaller rims with bigger tires. As soon as I move I will make the swap.

Since you haven't bought tires yet, you may want to think about changing your rims and selling the 18"s.


http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tireselector/SizeSpecs_BS_EN.aspx?Product_ID=1055

 

[MJM]

Weird.. My OEM tires were much smaller.

Looks like 32.6 is the biggest on the Bstones

I found it hard to get big tires with 18" rims. There isn't that much out there. I thought about dropping to a much more popular 16", but living in Miami, I am not doing that much off-road so it would just burn gas and dollars to get smaller rims with bigger tires. As soon as I move I will make the swap.

Since you haven't bought tires yet, you may want to think about changing your rims and selling the 18"s.


http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tireselector/SizeSpecs_BS_EN.aspx?Product_ID=1055

I looked back at the stock size and it was
P275 60 R18 so the OD was 31" The Revo is 32.1 so that may be the size to go with. This truck will not see offroad and dare I say the running boards will never come off so I think I will keep the 18" and go with the Revo I need this to be a good snow tire. Tirerack had some good reviews.

 

[hoser]

For snow use, my friend loves the Blizzak DM-Z3 and it comes in 265/70-18 which is 32.6"

The taller tires that are available are more All-Terrain and less snow. For those, I'd consider:

Toyo Open Country AT 275/70-18 and they measure 33.2"

And the ever popular BFG AT/KO with the Severe Snow Rating comes in 285/65-18 which measures 32.8" and also a 34,35 and 37" size for the 18" wheel.

 

[MJM]

I have Blizzacks on my Audi and love them but not for the LC I need year round usage.
I have the Revos on the way P265 70 R18 32.6 x 10.4

I have never liked the BFG A/T in the snow I have a set on 60 and they suck and have had a set on my old 40. IMHOP they are the worst tire I have used in the snow. But hey we only get 160" of snow each winter so it might just me.

I will post before and after for those that care

 

[hoser]

Great, I wrote the above as you initially rejected the Revos cuz of it's size. I liked my Revos for the short time I had them.

 

[macneill]

Ditto on the AT/2s.

 

[justimaginejack]

if you are on the road alot the michelin cross terrain is a very nice quiet tire that performs well and handles admirable on ice.

 

[cary]

I looked back at the stock size and it was
P275 60 R18 so the OD was 31" The Revo is 32.1 so that may be the size to go with. This truck will not see offroad and dare I say the running boards will never come off so I think I will keep the 18" and go with the Revo I need this to be a good snow tire. Tirerack had some good reviews.

If your truck will never see off road, you should look at an All Season tire, it will offer better dry weather performance, better rain performance, and ride nicer than an A/T tire. Here is a link to the Tire Rack customer feedback ratings on all season SUV tires:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=HAS