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The actual Michelin website shows a 285/65r18 in XL (49085), which is what I have been viewing as the best all around option for a DD.

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Yes. I was very surprised how smooth the KO3s ride on road, granted, they are new with tons of tread, but the compound seems very pliable/soft. They are quieter and smoother than my Nokian nAT's in the lighter weight (both of our LC's have stock...

yeah, I don't see too many people who went with E rated tires loving the ride. Looks like SL rated was what came OEM. I'm curious if the E rated LTX M/S2 tires ride considerably better than KO3s of the same size. Everything I see in 285/65-18...

I'm also looking for a drawer system and platform that myself and Dogzilla can sleep on so we can car camp. Dogzilla is unreasonaly tall, 30" a the withers and 4 ft long, so not sure it's even doable?? BTW, I strap him in when we go on highways...

Ugh. I was just decided on 275/65/18s. Why is this so hard?

Don’t overthink it (says the guy that does extensive research). Just get some 275/70/18 KO3s. My son just put them on his 2004 LC and they ride like butter. I have 265/70/18 Nokian outpost nATs on mine and also have been great. My 2 cents.

Crap. At what point does it make sense to have two set of tires that are the same size? If they're the same size and on same rims, shouldn't have to align when you swap them out, correct?

If it helps, I've got that size in Michelin Defender LTX on now, actually my 2nd set, in XL load range. Close to the end of its useful life and probably the best on-road tire there is. But wanted to go up to 270/70/18, and most everything is...

One year later and still suffering from tire analysis paralysis, and I'd like to get a new set within a few weeks. Anyone try Falken WIldpeak AT4 in 285 /65 R18? It is SL-rated. There's also Toyo TireOpen Country A/T III EV in 275/70/18 that;s...

I've been running the 275/70/18 Grabber ATX SL load for a couple weeks. So far i love them, very smooth compared to E and i'm getting 17mpg on the highway while on a road trip. They look good too, flexing on my son's stroller with his tiny ass 5"...

My left side went out. I learned it was fairly common for this side to fail. Got a new one at Lexus Parts Now, part #81561-60700, cost about $248 before tax. Was a little of a challenge getting the original one off, IIRC.

I had the same problem with VSC activating at curved roads but mine would happen when turned either left or right and was caused by a lot of slop in the steering due to worn steering rack bushings and tie rods. I had to deactivate VSC using the...

Steering rack.

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and id agree. not a concern mechanically unless you are seeing issues shifting or vibrating. If it's not leaving a mess everywhere you park, or vomiting all over your undercarriage to unbearable live with.... run it, wipe it off, check the levels.

Hey Dealmaker, 1. AHC is unaltered and is marginally affected by the weight added. I would guess it rides a little rougher than stock setups with AHC but it's been so long I couldn't tell you if it's a huge difference. Doesn't bother me any to...

Weirdly, I'm on my 3rd alternator. 2006 LX, currently at 156,xxx miles. I'm 2nd owner as of 2009, bought out a friend's lease, who got it new. Pampered So Cal SoccerMom LX that to this day looks new underneath. 1st alternator replaced with OEM...

^^ So I "topped up" the TC fluid today. The weird thing is, like most of the time when I remove the fill plug to top it up, gear oil trickles out and eventually slowed to a slow trickel, then a drip. This was after it sat for a couple of hrs in...

Ugh. That's an hour each way, but I'll call them. Used to be very slow, maybe a few drops over the course of awhile. I have a bunch of Fill Plug gaskets and check it every few months and never even had to top it up despite the very small amount...

yes. we sell a cross bar kit to add extrusion cross bars across the top of your OEM rails. Can be done in any length, I think that's what you're after? Our wing brackets are a direct bolt-up, here's a pic:

Minor update: went camping and 4wding a few weeks ago at the gulches - Metberry, Longwater, and Hackett. Longwater: Camp along the main road: Metberry: Hackett: And my husky found a particularly interesting spot to watch us struggle up...

Thanks for this, I'll read thru it. Was hoping to just be able to buy something, but love the idea that these are alum and not powder-coated steel. I don't like the idea of fuel on the roof either, or hanging off the back as I've been rear-ended...

Anyone else with these FalkenWildpeak A/T4WLT285 /70 R18 117S C1 BSW ? Considering buying five of them, as a C-rated tire in this size is appealing to me if it doesn't rub and also fits in the spare location, vs. five BFG KO3s at 275/70/18s that...

Very nice! This caught my eye as I'll going to repo my wife's 2006 LX and start converting it to offroad use, and was going to mostly limit mods to larger tires on OEM wheels, and step/sliders, so a few questions: 1. It looks like you're still...