So good looking! I’m going to look at a set of RWs this weekend hoping they check out. They come with same size trie you just mounted. I’m currently running 285/55/20 with no issues. Should I expect any rubbing issues going to the 285/70/17? Thanks
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No rubbing issues on LX nor LC200 with these on 285.70.17 with the particular RW wheel offset (40mm or -40mm I believe). No sensor lift needed. No spacers. Many articles about this being “the largest stock-ish” tire combo with no trimming.
On a non-lifted, stock LC200, the p-metric 265/70/18 is by far my favorite choice on a stock 18"x 8" wheel. Hear me out:
1. The 265/70/18 is 1" taller than the stock 285/60/18, yet is a lighter tire than the 285 by 2-3lbs in most cases.
2. This being the lighter tire choice means less unsprung weight, which results in better acceleration and braking.
3. The slightly thinner contact patch (-1" to -1.5") creates less rolling resistance, typically resulting in a quieter ride and better fuel economy.
4. 265/70/18 is a very common modern tire size (OEM size of LC250, et al) and a less expensive tire overall because of demand (and it's less raw material).
5. The 265/70/18 is by no means a "skinny" tire. I would argue that the somewhat 'bro' tendency to want to go bigger (i.e. 285/65/18) has skewed the default choice the wrong direction. And tire shops would rather sell you a $363 285/65/18 than a $278 265/70/18 (current Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 prices) - so they will tend to coerce you into the bigger tire.
6. Your fenders do the work they were designed to do. No weird amounts of sidewall poking out, no rubbing, and no scrub radius increase.
This is my second LC200 in 7 years. I've ruminated for days and weeks on the perfect stock tire size modification, and am finally convinced that going "taller and narrower" with a 265/70/18 is the way. Not many are doing it. This size captures a timeless, purposeful look, and performs without compromises. If you spend most of your time on decent roads, resist the urge to get heavier, fatter tires which could easily taint (and possibly even ruin) everything you love that's refined about our LC200s.
1. The 265/70/18 is 1" taller than the stock 285/60/18, yet is a lighter tire than the 285 by 2-3lbs in most cases.
2. This being the lighter tire choice means less unsprung weight, which results in better acceleration and braking.
3. The slightly thinner contact patch (-1" to -1.5") creates less rolling resistance, typically resulting in a quieter ride and better fuel economy.
4. 265/70/18 is a very common modern tire size (OEM size of LC250, et al) and a less expensive tire overall because of demand (and it's less raw material).
5. The 265/70/18 is by no means a "skinny" tire. I would argue that the somewhat 'bro' tendency to want to go bigger (i.e. 285/65/18) has skewed the default choice the wrong direction. And tire shops would rather sell you a $363 285/65/18 than a $278 265/70/18 (current Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 prices) - so they will tend to coerce you into the bigger tire.
6. Your fenders do the work they were designed to do. No weird amounts of sidewall poking out, no rubbing, and no scrub radius increase.
This is my second LC200 in 7 years. I've ruminated for days and weeks on the perfect stock tire size modification, and am finally convinced that going "taller and narrower" with a 265/70/18 is the way. Not many are doing it. This size captures a timeless, purposeful look, and performs without compromises. If you spend most of your time on decent roads, resist the urge to get heavier, fatter tires which could easily taint (and possibly even ruin) everything you love that's refined about our LC200s.
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That is one sexy 200 series Land Cruiser! Makes 2016 refresh look like cow manure.
WRONG
2016 + is the best 200
just like all toyotas mr2/supra etc - the last refresh is the best
Just to play devils advocate. Because definitely everyone should do what they want. But 1. Is debatable whether it makes a difference, 2-3 are both compromises in safety (I can’t quantify how much, but definitely some). 4 and 5 are immaterial. 4Runners are cheaper than LCs, they don’t do the job as well. 6 has more to do with the wheel than the tire.
If you're going to evaluate trade space to arrive on an answer, it's important to consider pros and cons. The way this reads is justifying an answer without really evaluating what's being given up. If it were so beneficial, wouldn't Toyota, the OEM with $$$$ research and development dollars, land on the same answer?
They did not, and that should tell you something.
A 265 tire is more appropriate for a medium size rig like a Taco/GX/4R, not a full fat Land Cruiser.
If you're tailoring for your personal use case and driving style, more power to you. You might be giving up more than you know, and the next time you need to execute an emergency maneuver, might appreciate why having a solid contact patch matters.
You're not often wrong, but I forgive you this time for being incorrect.
I'm new here and didn't see these in the database (no time to sift through 146 pages of info). A guy down the street has them on his LX 470, would they fit a 200? Am I correctly assuming they didn't change the specs?
Yup. They're common second gen Tundra wheels: 5x150 lug pattern 18x8 +60, equivalent to the stock LC wheel spec. I don't much like the contrasting machined finish but I think they look great in solid colors.
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Great wheels if 18" is your jam. Here's 35x11 with 1" spacers (spacers not required for more conventional tire size)That looks pretty good, though I just realized my dingus neighbor across the street has them on his Tundra (along with the Lexus guy I mentioned). I think the black ones are probably going to be in my future. I have KO2s with ~17k on them, so I need to figure out if I want to just swap them over to new wheels or go hog wild and get new rubber.
In case anyone is wondering what 315/70r17 on a +0 offset wheel looks like on completely stock suspension. Looks great as long as there are no turns or bumps in your future. I need to rethink my approach here. Might be some +25 wheels in my future.
TLC2013
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Simpletire.com is great. They have some of the best prices and sales. They ship free to fedex locations or to a local independent tire shop for install. I have used them a few times and are my go to other then Discount Tire (Americas Tire). Discount Tire will also price match pretty much anyone so I often use them.
gaijin
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I need more info.
Nitto has two very different "275/70R18" tires, one ISO-Metric, the other LT-Metric. Which one do you have?
HTH
I have the 116T ones, which I believe are a SL load rating. Thank you @gaijin
gaijin
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Thanks for the additional info!
The RCTIP (Recommended Cold* Tire Inflation Pressure) for those 275/70R18 116T SL tires on your LC200 is 33psi F/R.
* According to Toyota:
Tire Pressure vs. Tire Temperature
Tire temperature is dependent on “cold” tire pressure, driving distance and speed, ambient temperature and road surface temperature. As the temperature of the tire changes, air in the tire expands and contracts, changing the tire’s air pressure. The cold tire pressure for all Toyota models will vary and will need to be adjusted accordingly.
“Cold” tire pressure, as shown on the tire pressure label on our vehicles, is generally considered to be the pressure in a tire that has not been driven in the past 4 hours and has been parked outdoors.
HTH
