My local tire dealer has this size in a couple of different brands, first I have seen them. Anyone running them on a stock 100? Was thinking of spacers and 275's but these are very tempting! Thanks
285/75/18....anyone?
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Several guys are running them with wheel spacers, pinch weld mod, and LIFTED! Some also have added body lifts.
I drove a stock height LX470 with a 1" body lift with wheel spacers and 285/75r18 toyo RT and they were surprisingly really smooth with little steering effort! (Unfortunately the truck was re-geared to 4.88 so not sure how acceleration was affected but braking was normal to me).
People like @benc and @paflytyer have given this size a lot of praise and their opinions count more than mine.
Hope this helps.
I drove a stock height LX470 with a 1" body lift with wheel spacers and 285/75r18 toyo RT and they were surprisingly really smooth with little steering effort! (Unfortunately the truck was re-geared to 4.88 so not sure how acceleration was affected but braking was normal to me).
People like @benc and @paflytyer have given this size a lot of praise and their opinions count more than mine.
Hope this helps.
That's basically a 35'' tire. you will definitely have to do as @bozncsurf said and do some moding. Specially gears if you have a 4 speed. I run a true 35x12.5/18, but I went through 3 sizes before getting here. first 285/65/18, they just were not wide enough for me. then 305/65/18, these were wider, but not tall enough. then 295/70/18 (a 34.5 x 11'' tire) this was nice, I regeared at this point. finally ended up with these true 35's when I went back to an AT tire.
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Thanks DJC...I ran 285's on my 98, I am "assuming" if I run a 285 on my 04, the only difference, size wise, will be the 2 inch diameter of the wheels. I liked the width of the 285's, would prefer a wider track tho! I know 285/65 will work then I could throw on a spacer, but not sure how I will like the sidewall...decisions....decisions!
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285/75R16= 33" diameter
285/75R17= 34"
285/75R18= 35"
285/75R19= 36"
See the pattern?...
Edit: Also added my current list of tires in the 285/75R18 size
Toyo MT, AT-II, RT
Nitto Ridge Grappler, Terra Grappler G2, Trail Grappler MT
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R-K, Duratrac
Cooper Discoverer A/T3
Maxxis Bighorn MT-762
Yokohama Geolander AT GO15
285/75R17= 34"
285/75R18= 35"
285/75R19= 36"
See the pattern?...
Edit: Also added my current list of tires in the 285/75R18 size
Toyo MT, AT-II, RT
Nitto Ridge Grappler, Terra Grappler G2, Trail Grappler MT
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R-K, Duratrac
Cooper Discoverer A/T3
Maxxis Bighorn MT-762
Yokohama Geolander AT GO15
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what about the 285/70 R 18?
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That's a possibility as well, need to look and see what's available in that size...
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285/75R16= 33" diameter
285/75R17= 34"
285/75R18= 35"
285/75R19= 36"
See the pattern?...
Edit: Also added my current list of tires in the 285/75R18 size
Toyo MT, AT-II, RT
Nitto Ridge Grappler, Terra Grappler G2, Trail Grappler MT
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R-K, Duratrac
Cooper Discoverer A/T3
Maxxis Bighorn MT-762
Yokohama Geolander AT GO15
Wonder if they make the Toyo extreme in that size?
Good info here! 
Those who upgraded to this size and have the 5 speed, how was it?
I am sure the 4.7 can handke without regearing, or not?
Those who upgraded to this size and have the 5 speed, how was it?
I am sure the 4.7 can handke without regearing, or not?
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@ad27326 The tires in post #8 are the "Extremes" but they are hardly extreme.
The 5sp will have no problem accelerating from a stop because even with stock 4.1 ratio, the 1st gear is lower than the 4sp with 4.88's. Can't speak for the top gear as I don't have the 5sp.
A343F vs. A750F Transmission Gears
The 5sp will have no problem accelerating from a stop because even with stock 4.1 ratio, the 1st gear is lower than the 4sp with 4.88's. Can't speak for the top gear as I don't have the 5sp.
A343F vs. A750F Transmission Gears
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Gotcha, can't tell from my phone! So you weren't impressed with them, I will mark them off the list....I have the 5sp, that should help.
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^^ No, the ATII's are good AT tires. But when I think extreme, I think Simex Centipedes! =)
Are you running any spacers?
hoser
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Yes, both pics have the same spacers, 1.25" front / 1" rear. If you are really averse to rubbing, I'd suggest 20mm wheel adapters or maybe 10mm spacers... or just cut the front fender.
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What spacers? Hub centric front and whatever on the rear?
I presently have the ATIIs on in 285/70R17 on my LC. I like them a lot. How do they compare the to GY MT/R-K? Is your LC a weekend or daily vehicle?
hoser
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@ad27326 No, my spacers are not hub centric to the wheel. I had them made up about 12 years ago, before those special hub centric spacers were invented/available.
@gungriffin My 100 is mostly a weekend vehicle, nowadays. It is difficult to compare new tires with old, worn out tires. But the MT/R-K's are fine for a daily driver too. A little more road noise. Ride quality, seems about the same.
@gungriffin My 100 is mostly a weekend vehicle, nowadays. It is difficult to compare new tires with old, worn out tires. But the MT/R-K's are fine for a daily driver too. A little more road noise. Ride quality, seems about the same.
285/75/17’s Toyo extremes here, regeared to 4.88. No spacers.
Big fan of the size. Btw, excited to see the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac now available in 285/75R18 -- giving us a great option for winter conditions (most likely my next tire)... not sure if anyone here has already tried those in that size.
