Very nice! Bone stock, any trimming? Thanks
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Dang - I meant to include that info!
Only the Toyota spacer
Refreshed stock suspension
285/70r18 is a great size!
Do yourself a favor, skip the Wescott and look at Bilsteins. They are as proper a suspension as anything, and for about the same money will give you lift on the front using adjustable perches on the shock bodies using stock (or aftermarket) front springs, while adding a bit more performance damping to support the taller ride height.
Skip +18 offset, and use no less than +25. Lower offset has dramatic impacts to traction, handling (especially on-road), and fitment. Ideal offset depends on tire diameter, but ideally, you'll want to stay in the +25 to +40 offset range. Low offsets are worst thing you can do and has on more than one occasion, ruined what is otherwise a highly capable rig/build. The poke will cause the tire to hit the fender in real off-roading, create more fitment issues in the wheel well and body mount with tire swing, and invite bad handling, busy steering, and more stress on the suspension/steering rack with how it impacts suspension geometry.
To be fair, there is a place for +18 and +0 offsets. Hardcore rockcrawlers rely on poke to keep rocks off the body and gain more sidehill stability. It's going to take a different strategy and build bias that trades daily drivability and balanced offroad performance like fast Baja running. Because of the compression travel deep into the fenders, poke will need a serious fender cut, body lift, limit up travel, or a combination thereof. Add tire size limitations because of swing into the body mount.
A better way to get poke might be long travel arms like Tundra arms. This allows a wider track with good geometry. Fender clearance is still a problem so same strategy one applies. But won't tire swing is okay.
Or portals...
A better way to get poke might be long travel arms like Tundra arms. This allows a wider track with good geometry. Fender clearance is still a problem so same strategy one applies. But won't tire swing is okay.
Or portals...
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roadsalt
Crusty 05 LX470
Wheel & tire gods:
after much research my answer still aludes me. What is a safe tire size for rock warriors on a fully functional LX570 with AHC ? No sensor lift, no trimming, & goes into Low regularly to load & unload. Obviously I’d like to go as large as I can but with no functionality detriments.
270/70r17?
285/70r17?
255/75r17?
after much research my answer still aludes me. What is a safe tire size for rock warriors on a fully functional LX570 with AHC ? No sensor lift, no trimming, & goes into Low regularly to load & unload. Obviously I’d like to go as large as I can but with no functionality detriments.
270/70r17?
285/70r17?
255/75r17?
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roadsalt
Crusty 05 LX470
LT285/70R17 is the factory recommended size.
roadsalt
Crusty 05 LX470
Thank you. But does it rub without modification? Can you still go into AHC low?
Kenda Klever RT kr601 33x10.5x17
Recently witnessed the 33x10.5x18 on the +60 OEM wheels, they just mounted right up, about a finger width to the upper control arm. so shouldn’t be a problem on the +50 rock warriors which would have 10mm more room to the UC.
I’m on the 35x10.5x17 size and it fits with the usual minor trimming (about 45 min per side, minimally invasive), and a mid point sensor lift. That’s at +35 offset, would probably work at +50 now that we know +60 clearance UC arm
Looking for some advice on tires. I got a set of 285 65 18 KO3's installed at discount tire a little over a week ago. Love the look of the tire, but they are producing a high pitched hum at highway speeds that is really starting to bother me. It's not that the overall volume is loud, but it's the high pitch of it that makes me want to replace. I'm well within the exchange window of discount tire, so I'm looking to switch to something that is quieter. The michelin defender LTX MS/2 is my backup, but I really want to poll the audience to see if there is a more highway oriented AT tire out there (because I am shallow and want the aggressive look a little bit haha).
Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent. These are pretty new and there's a pretty extensive review from TireRack that shows these performing very well and being quiet. I haven't seen this one mentioned from anyone in the LC/LX world. This one, on paper, and from the review, is what I am after: A tire that is very comfortable/quiet at highway speeds, good snow performance, still has a slightly chunky/aggressive look and good for occasional light to moderate offroad use. My primary offroad use is weekend hiking trips in Colorado, getting to hiking trail heads that are sometimes 4x4 roads.
Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent. These are pretty new and there's a pretty extensive review from TireRack that shows these performing very well and being quiet. I haven't seen this one mentioned from anyone in the LC/LX world. This one, on paper, and from the review, is what I am after: A tire that is very comfortable/quiet at highway speeds, good snow performance, still has a slightly chunky/aggressive look and good for occasional light to moderate offroad use. My primary offroad use is weekend hiking trips in Colorado, getting to hiking trail heads that are sometimes 4x4 roads.
Need some advice on wheel offset. I am toying with putting these on my 200 series. They are one off's from a SEMA build. Seller states 17x9 with a 7.5" backspace, which puts the offset at 63.50. They will be on a 285/75R17. I have looked at the database and seems that stock wheel is around +60 with minor rubbing on larger tires. I have 3" lift in the front and don't mind messing with the wheel wells, nor do I mind running a spacer if need be. I just gotta ask before I take the dive into this, I only wanna buy wheels once lol!
chford
SILVER Star
I have NO experience with this specific model but the Nitto Terra G3 is supposed to be their most quiet model yet. I had the Nitto Recon Grappler and for aggressive as the tread was it was quiet and held well on-road. No off-road experience with the Recon off-road. Might help
Given those specs, you might want a 1" or 1.25" spacer, but they might fit as is.
Thank you. I was more worried about the 9” wide wheel with that offset hitting the kdss. I suppose a spacer would fix that.
What load range are the KO3’s? My usage is similar to what you described, dirt logging roads around Colorado, and I’ve been very happy with the Toyo Open Country AT3 in an XL load. Personally I wouldn’t go higher than a C load, which is fine for these purposes and still great on highway. Possibly you’re getting a slight rub or if they stuck you with a E load that could be the issue.
They are the E rated version. I'm pretty confident there is no rubbing issues because the noise is dependent on highway speeds even in a straight line, plus I've verified pretty extensively with them mounted and turning/reversing at all angles. I had an alignment issue originally and was getting a rub from that, but after correction, no concerns with that now. Maybe I should try and size down slightly, even though I really like the look of 285/65/18. Unless I'm searching the wrong websites, I can't find a more highway oriented AT tire that comes in 285/65/18 that is not an LT variant.
I’m currently in the market for new tires so I have many tires/sizes on the brain. I believe the Wildpeaks AT4 come in an SL. Otherwise you open more options in the 285/60/18. I’m guessing the hum you’re hearing is the stiffer E load which unless you’re towing IMO is not necessary. Much stiffer, less comfortable, and more weight.
I do see those were available. I think my mind was going to my issues stemming from the KO3 being more of true AT tire, so I was discounting other AT tire options. I think these Falkens in the non LT version may be a good option. That does look like the only AT tire in 285 65 18 that doesn't come in LT version.
