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285/70/18 bfg ko3's.
Update on rubbing and ride review to come...
285/70/18 bfg ko3's.
Update on rubbing and ride review to come...
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Are 285s really that much larger than 275s? I understand 275s can be fitted without any rubbing or modifications.
Jotted down the specifics for various sizes. Chose the 285/70 due to interest in no rubbing.
Jott21 said here he went with 275s Mickeys because it was the largest on terms of diamater and no rubbing.
DT says those are 33.43'', which is pretty close to your notes on the KO3s (traditionally run smaller) 285s. Hope no rubs. Fitting something bigger than stock size in the spare is another story...
For anyone considering removing the running boards on the LX700, it took me about 40 minutes total needing only a small screw driver to pop some pins and a 12 millimeter socket. Super easy and the light is retained which is nice. Looks 10x better without them and is easier to get in.
DT says those are 33.43'', which is pretty close to your notes on the KO3s (traditionally run smaller) 285s. Hope no rubs. Fitting something bigger than stock size in the spare is another story...
Jott21 said here he went with 275s Mickeys because it was the largest on terms of diamater and no rubbing.
For anyone considering removing the running boards on the LX700, it took me about 40 minutes total needing only a small screw driver to pop some pins and a 12 millimeter socket. Super easy and the light is retained which is nice. Looks 10x better without them and is easier to get in.
DT says those are 33.43'', which is pretty close to your notes on the KO3s (traditionally run smaller) 285s. Hope no rubs. Fitting something bigger than stock size in the spare is another story...
I managed to fit my 285/75/18 KO3s in the spare location; I only had to completely deflate the tire and use a ratchet strap, but I got it!
First impressions:
-Typical AT quiet hum. Like it, feels like I'm coming home after rigs from my childhood on having either MT's or AT's.
-slightly firmer ride, but drive train clunks and transmission missteps are pleasantly dampened
-feels like I'm in a landcruiser again. Tall, inertia, presence.
-definitely the size that should have come stock. No rubbing anywhere with regular driving in N, H1, or H2.
-12% decrease in speedometer. 70mph reading is 78-79 in actual speed.
-wish I'd upgraded sooner.
-Typical AT quiet hum. Like it, feels like I'm coming home after rigs from my childhood on having either MT's or AT's.
-slightly firmer ride, but drive train clunks and transmission missteps are pleasantly dampened
-feels like I'm in a landcruiser again. Tall, inertia, presence.
-definitely the size that should have come stock. No rubbing anywhere with regular driving in N, H1, or H2.
-12% decrease in speedometer. 70mph reading is 78-79 in actual speed.
-wish I'd upgraded sooner.
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Did end up getting a matching spare?
Nice! So, no rubbing at all even backing in full lock turn to either right or left and in Access height? I imagine this is the worst-case scenario for possible rubbing.
Wow. 70mph to 79mph in real life is a LOT. Gotta be careful when road tripping.
How about the spare?
Just did a 600 mile trip from MS to Nc towing this 21 ft boat, ~4000 lbs. needed to break in the new tires 
Towed like a dream. Except for 9.5 mpg going a consistent 74mph most of the way. Cascades of power as usual. Stayed in 7-9th gear most of the time. And oddly enough, the speedometer error was down to 3-5%. 70mph indicated = 73 actual. Not sure if the overnight reset resulted in the computer figuring out I'd done a new set of tires, perhaps through noting the different tire positions for the pressure reading system.
Ko3's are a little noisier than I expected, ironically at lower speeds. High up it just sounds like normal highway road noise.
Traction is excellent. They fail predictably, starting to slide a bit rather than breaking loose all of a sudden. Similar to previous KO2's, but better. Happy with the choice for now.
Going to let some air out tomorrow. Currently at 45-50psi, going to try 40. I think they need a bit more than the factory recommended 33psi due to size and E rating.
Towed like a dream. Except for 9.5 mpg going a consistent 74mph most of the way. Cascades of power as usual. Stayed in 7-9th gear most of the time. And oddly enough, the speedometer error was down to 3-5%. 70mph indicated = 73 actual. Not sure if the overnight reset resulted in the computer figuring out I'd done a new set of tires, perhaps through noting the different tire positions for the pressure reading system.
Ko3's are a little noisier than I expected, ironically at lower speeds. High up it just sounds like normal highway road noise.
Traction is excellent. They fail predictably, starting to slide a bit rather than breaking loose all of a sudden. Similar to previous KO2's, but better. Happy with the choice for now.
Going to let some air out tomorrow. Currently at 45-50psi, going to try 40. I think they need a bit more than the factory recommended 33psi due to size and E rating.
No matching spare. Have the stock 33 which will do in a pinch short term.
No rubbing at all in normal. No rubbing in access though I haven't been really aggressive. Will take it off road soon and put it through its flexing paces and see what I can get to rub.
I went down a rabbit hole in understanding inflation pressures and load carrying capability of LT tires vs the GVWR.
Ultimately I settled on 34psig running around town.
40 is good for towing and highway hauls.
Offroad I run ~15-20psig.
Thank you for reporting in. I have the same type of sheet with about 10 options! About to swap over from winters to this exact setup but with the 20's. Was worried about stuffing that size in. Love the look, will report back and also update the Tire database when they are on (285/60/20).
Decided to take my new tires back and get some a little bigger...
In my experience, the litmus test with Toyotas/Lexus for rubbing is the lowest height possible, backing up and turning the wheels full lock - left and right. If no rubbing in those conditions no rubbing at all.
Do they fit without rubbing?
Had to trim a bit. No fenders in the front anymore. Rear window glass wasn't tenable. But now I've got continuous open air, very comfortable.
Closest these come is the front little wind screens, about three hairs of daylight between the tires and those little buggers.
good luck with the adventure. Share the videos when you can.