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
Thank you!
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.
Searched as best I could but couldn't find the recommended tire pressure for new BFG AT T/A KO3 285/60/18 D on 2019 LC200 with stock wheels? I found 42 psi for all four on similiar BFG (285/70/18) but also saw 46 psi? Thanks in advance
As mentioned elsewhere, the best part of modern tires is the bandwidth they have to be all things - especially A/T tires. Skip the second set of wheels. Been there, done that, watched others do it, only to land on a single multi-purpose set.
That's in the spirit of the 200-series as well to be all things all the time.
No brainer mod would be to go up an aspect ratio. Personally, I like it spicier (while still keeping it capable for all things). 295s, even 305s, in a 33".
No you don't need LTs. The design intent of the tire will bring robustness and durability without it being an LT. If you tow, LT would be good.
I'm running DuraTrac RTs year round now - several trips a year to Moab, snow (they are 3PMSF rated), daily driving - no issues and not super loud. I've had them about 7,000 miles so far, rotate every 3K or so (including the spare). Now that they have Kevlar sidewalls, I'm very happy with them (previously ran DuraTracs w/o Kevlar on my Tacoma and was always a little worried).
Second vote for the newer RTs. I’m surprised how quiet and comfortable they are. Not quite 5k miles on mine so no feedback on longevity yet.
The RCTIP (Recommended Cold* Tire Inflation Pressure) for those LT285/60R18/D 118/115S tires on your 2019 LC200 is 46psi 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.
And don't forget to re-initialize your TPWS.
HTH
Ya, a 2nd set of rims is just more work. Storing, swapping...
I will just focus on getting a good A/T tire.
33" is what I am thinking also. now...which tire...and what aspect ratio..
i get 11mpg on the current tires so i would prefer not to make that much worse..
Thanks so much - really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question!g
Alas up here it's par for the course. Three cars (luckily I don't need to do that on the skid steer) get changed twice a year and tire pressure is adjusted constantly depending on temps.
Welcome to AK and have a nice day
siberian
PS 75% axle weight limit lifted a couple of weeks ago (due to permafrost on certain roads).
If i had the space to store 5 tires..I wouldn't mind but giant 33" tires...no thanks..
I am already storing a 2nd set for the P-car. (one is 20", 19" is on the car right now because our roads suck..)
As I said, I like my tires size spicey as that's where rubber meats the road to make the most impact. Knowing how well the 200-series handles big tires, and with the 8-speed cruisers having both the gearing and brakes...
305/65r18 (33.6" x 12")
285/65R18 (32.6" x 11.2")
For balanced lower rolling resistance A/T tires that prioritize on-road qualities, I'd look into the Nitto Terra Grappler
The 11mpg is rough, but that's mostly the roof rack. You're already decked out with armor and rack, and need complementing tires IMO. R/Ts are great but might upset that efficiency balance too far.
I've debated taking off the roof rack many times...but of course as soon as I take them off, I will have some use for it.
This is the size I am thinking also.. 285/65R18 (32.6" x 11.2")
275 feels skinny for this tall of a car...
this is interesting...........
Interesting you bring that up as I was debating mentioning it at the risk of complicating the discussion. Yes, these EV tires really interest me. I have an EV in the family and the rolling resistance / efficiency of EV specific tires dramatically affects range. Something that could help our pigs (arguable how much?). There is however always a trade but I've seen these EV tires perform well in more hardcore EV off-roading as I just did with a buddy last weekend.
The size selection is really limited, but getting better. I agree 275s IMO, are too narrow (for the way I drive). Rivians and Cybertrucks are heavier but they have far better suspension geometry and can get away with narrower tires. They also tend to use larger rims for more stability. Yes, the sidewalls on these EVs tires may be stiff enough, but I like the on-road cornering grip, sidehill offroad grip, and floatation of wider tires for our application.
If you're good with 275s, lots of good options. Wider unfortunately only come in larger rim sizes than 18s. Don't get caught up in tire weight (like so many) as rolling resistance of tire models is more impactful.
Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT in LT285/65R20 Elec