200 Series Tire and Wheel Size Database
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2HundyJTex
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Hey mods, can we please pin that link? TIA
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Shopping for new tires..
I have 275/65/R18 Toyo Open Country R/T Trail right now.
Other than my 2-3 off-roading trips a year, it's a daily driver.
the truck weighs about 6500lbs which is about +700lbs from the stock weight..
I am debating whether to get stock size (285/60/R18) michelin defender ltx and just pick up a 2nd pair of rims to put A/T tires for my off-roading trips..
Thoughts? Also, do I need LT tires?
I have 275/65/R18 Toyo Open Country R/T Trail right now.
Other than my 2-3 off-roading trips a year, it's a daily driver.
the truck weighs about 6500lbs which is about +700lbs from the stock weight..
I am debating whether to get stock size (285/60/R18) michelin defender ltx and just pick up a 2nd pair of rims to put A/T tires for my off-roading trips..
Thoughts? Also, do I need LT tires?
I daily drive mine on Nitto G3's 275/70 R18, non LT and could not be happier. Good mileage, quiet tire, decent ride, a tiny bit more capable if you need it.
TLC2013
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I have done and am still doing the swap between off road tires for trails and wheeling and then switching to a milder tire for daily and winter use. I wouldn’t bother with switching between an all terrain and a highway tire like the Michelin defender ltx. In my experience it’s Too much effort for really not much benefit. Modern all terrains are really good these days, noise levels and handling are more than acceptable so the sacrifice isn’t all that much compared to a HT.
I am currently switching between Mud Terrains (Yokohama G003) and All Terrains (Toyo AT3). I Daily drive the all terrains in the winter and use the mud terrains for summer/dry months and the serious trails. I have chunked, and trail damaged a few tires in the hard rock and granite that I frequently wheel, (Sierras in Northern California) so it’s nice to be able to switch to my MT tires for the trails to prevent the all terrains from getting tire damage and sidewall cuts.
With that all said It is a real hassle to switch between tires, program the TPMS…etc. Once my two sets wear out I’ll probably just switch to an All Terrian or RT tire and call it good.
Drive my rig almost daily on 285/75/17 KO3s in E load, lately frequently on 600+ mile trips multiple times a month. IMO, they're bit on the stiffer side, but not too bad. A compromise I'm willing to make to flex on Rav 4s with my "Highlander" at Costco.
Ya it's definitely a hassle.
Also you have to store rims and tires all year to mount for 2-3x use.
One reason I was considering doing it was to avoid continuing to damage my heritage wheels. I already got some areas I need to fix on them.