295/70/18 is a tire size that you should consider* (1 Viewer)
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34psi. I am taking a longer drive later today and will update but from my short highway drive, they felt just as planted as my E-load Ridge grapplers but I also noticed when coming off the long bending exit ramp, they felt just as sure and less heavy in the steering.
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I took my wife out for dinner DT and the highway trip there on the new Recon grappler was very pleasant. She noticed how much smoother and quieter the 200 was. However, I noticed a drone sound between 60-65mph and then it tampered off from 66-69mph and then almost no sound after 70mph. Very odd. The tires are absolutely silent under 59mph and pretty much after 71mph with very slight drone noise but it’s really hard to detect. I turned the music up to 11 and then I just hear music, not the constant loud white noise from my previous ridge grapplers where I had to have the music around 16 vol. lvl. I am seeing similar db reduction levels as this review. Everyman Recon Grappler A/T Tire Review by a Truck Guy - https://www.drivingline.com/articles/everyman-recon-grappler-at-tire-review-by-a-truck-guy/
I run these size tires as well. When first installed I thought no way. They rubbed on literally everything. Dropped it off yo a shop that works on a lot of 4 runners. Picked it up and no more rubbing. BMC and some pushing of the front portion of the fender liner was all it needed. I was Initially anxious about the BMC but it seemed like a pretty common and painless operation for 4Runner guys. Was the same for the LC. I’m Running 0 offset wheels with Falken Wildpeaks. I want the meaty Mud terrain look now. Was planning to do 35 12.5 x18 but now seriously considering going straight to 37’s. Why not right? It’s just a lil rubbing and cutting.
I can try to put a few more up later, any specific area that concerns you clearance wise? For me it was remove mud flaps, trim the door/step molding (that was already done for sliders, push the mud flap bracket back, and use heat gun to form liners as close to metal as possible. With that done no rubbing. Had some rubbing on liners until I got more aggressive with pushing them back with heat gun.
LOL i want to do a sloppy photoshop on my truck. I just don't think it will look nice on it.
But this is undeniably the best choice aftermarket wheel for the platform.
Thanks man, thats a lot of poke for a +35 though? I think those 295s are too wide for my taste. That looks almost identical to my stance.
how are these working out? would love to install on my 2011
They were very comfortable, but returned them do to a low hum that apparently only I heard at certain speeds somewhere between 60-68mph if I recall. I should have just kept them to see if it went away after 1k miles. They are a little squishy when cornering as well. I ended up with the same size in Revo3 and they have been excellent. They are silent and handle cornering much better. Granted they are E rated and are stiffer.
Can somebody help me sanity check my plans here-
2010 LX, stock except I've already put on steel 18" Tundra takeoffs.
I'd like to go 295/70/18 in either the Revo3 or KO2.
They will clear the stock bumper, but I may need to cut away some liner/flap, correct?
Obviously no control arm issues on the LX.
Am I missing anything?
I'm leaning Revo3 as I do a lot of highway driving and the off-roading is mainly on sand.
(shot of the LX with 275/65/r18's on the steelies)
2010 LX, stock except I've already put on steel 18" Tundra takeoffs.
I'd like to go 295/70/18 in either the Revo3 or KO2.
They will clear the stock bumper, but I may need to cut away some liner/flap, correct?
Obviously no control arm issues on the LX.
Am I missing anything?
I'm leaning Revo3 as I do a lot of highway driving and the off-roading is mainly on sand.
(shot of the LX with 275/65/r18's on the steelies)
Oh the other thing I need is TPMS sensors. What's the best way to handle that at the shop? Should I assume they'll have universal sensors and be able to pair them?
From what I've researched the valve stem angle is different for steel wheels (20 deg vs 40 deg) and that throws people off if they're trying to use parts designed for the LC200 alloys.
From what I've researched the valve stem angle is different for steel wheels (20 deg vs 40 deg) and that throws people off if they're trying to use parts designed for the LC200 alloys.
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You'll need a wheel spacer, 1" should be enough. I used a 1.25" and it also worked.
Ok thanks. What happens if you run without the spacers?
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You’ll rub the UCA, sway bar and probably inner fender liner in rear when you tuck the tire.
Yes, some massaging. Don't wholesale cut as there's some better ways to tuck the liner. This post is for a larger tire, but has some of the same strategies that would help. The 295 will work awesome!
