305-50R20 Tires on LX570 OEM Rims

[mtnracer]

I've been trying to figure out if one can mount 305-50R20 tires on an LX570 with OEM rims and nobody had an answer for me.

I really wanted that wide look so what is a 200 enthusiast to do? That's right: order up a set of Michelin Latitude Tour HPs in 305-50R20 and mount them up.

Happily I can report no rubbing issues at all - even in low suspension with the wheels at full lock.

Order away.

However, if you try an AT or MT tire in that size I would not be surprised to see some rubbing in low mode.

 

[SWUtah]

Is that low mode?

 

[mtnracer]

Yes

 

[SWUtah]

Look good how do they ride and handle compared to stock.

 

[arich]

Ugh. You should have bought my 305s when you bought my wheels.
They look great.

 

[mtnracer]

Haven't driven on the highway yet but around town it felt a bit more cushy and smoother over bumps and cracks in the road.

Arich: I got a killer deal on eBay for the tires: $650 shipped for all 4.

 

[arich]

That's $1200 in tires. Good deal. I'll be happy if I get $950 for the BBS wheels with those tires.

 

[mtnracer]

Took the new tires on the highway and around town a bit more. At slow speeds the steering feels heavier - probably the extra width. I also noticed the dealer set the air pressure at 29psi which is a bit low so I will adjust that.

Other than that the ride is a bit smoother. I definitely like the new look.

 

[Ermagerd]

They look great!