31" or 32.6" 95% city, 5% fire roads though plan to take it on sand this month (1 Viewer)

[rjsdsu]

Hi friends - Was thinking of 285/65/18 based on the forums. But given my driving should I just match my spare - 275/60/18? Cost not an issue. No plans for serious offroad. Hauls dirt bikes to the SVRAs. 2004 LX470.

Thanks in advance.

 

[GTV]

275/65's are the best alternative to stock if you don't necessarily want/need to upsize. 275/70 is a bit taller than the 285/65 and more cost effective. Get 5 and do a 5 tire rotation. Lower pressure in sand.

 

[aging fleet]

I wouldn’t let the spare tire guide my decision, get the tires you want. 285/65 and 275/70 are both great options. Since you tow, be sure the larger spare doesn’t impact your ability to use the hitch.

 

[MannRG]

I'm in the exact same spot, trying to decide between 285/65/18 vs 275/70/18 on my stock 06 LX with AHC. I think my ideal size would be 285/70/17 if I could find a great looking wheel (black, gold, or gun metal) with a machined, imitation beadlock lip, that wouldn't require spacers or other modifications to fit with the AHC.

From reading through a lot forum threads, it seems like the majority of 100 series owners recommend the 275/70/18, but I saw that size on another stock cruiser a few months ago, and thought it looked a bit goofy in person. The 275/70/18 looks great if the truck is lifted 1.5' - 2.0', but I'm riding stock and don't have plans on getting rid of the AHC anytime soon.

I also like the look of tires that line up closer to the outside fender wall and I don't know which tire will do that better between the 285/65/18 and 275/70/18...maybe neither? I imagine the 275/70/18 tires will line up exactly the same as the stock tires (275/60/18), which I don't really like, but I don't know if the 285/65 will line up much better either. If I had to add 1.25" Slee spacers, would it push the 285/65/18 tires past the fender wall, would it put the 275/70/18 too close to the fender wall?

 

[Mike NXP]

My vote is for stock based on your 95/5% split between city roads and some dirt.

 

[thebeedeegee]

Based on what you've said I wouldn't go to a 285/75. My spare is a 275 and it is smashed up against the trailer hitch, no way a 285/75 would fit up there (I'm about to build a bumper with a swingout to fix this issue). If you aren't doing anything besides FS roads I'd just get a all terrain tire in the 31 to 32" range.....I am no tire expert though.

 

[Couvi]

I have the 275/65 R18 and think it about the perfect all-around size for the LC. I'm mostly street/highway use with some gravel/dirt roads. I've looked into the 285/65 R18s, but decided that for my use I didn't need all that extra weight.

 

[krice118]

If you want bigger go 275 70r18. I love this size. Better turning radius than a 285 width tire

 

[VirginiaSlim]

275/65r18 Falken AT3W on my ‘04 LX and I’m pleased. I’m mostly city and highway with some gravel and forest roads on weekends when time allows. Maybe a couple times a year on some roads/trails where our Subaru wouldn’t make it. The extra sidewall is appreciated especially on DC roads with a lot of potholes and patches. I use the through-the-bumper hitch so I don’t know if I could go to a 70 series and still fit the spare.

 

[4Beast]

Even stock, I'd say the 275/70s are the minimum to look decent, otherwise it ends up looking like a shopping cart. With your use make sure you get D rated, not E rated though.

 

[suprarx7nut]

I'd definitely not go 31". The 100 looks much better with a 32-33" tire, IMO. A 32.4" tire is still on the smaller side for the crowd on here. I say go with that.

I'm in the exact same spot, trying to decide between 285/65/18 vs 275/70/18 on my stock 06 LX with AHC. I think my ideal size would be 285/70/17 if I could find a great looking wheel (black, gold, or gun metal) with a machined, imitation beadlock lip, that wouldn't require spacers or other modifications to fit with the AHC.

From reading through a lot forum threads, it seems like the majority of 100 series owners recommend the 275/70/18, but I saw that size on another stock cruiser a few months ago, and thought it looked a bit goofy in person. The 275/70/18 looks great if the truck is lifted 1.5' - 2.0', but I'm riding stock and don't have plans on getting rid of the AHC anytime soon.

I also like the look of tires that line up closer to the outside fender wall and I don't know which tire will do that better between the 285/65/18 and 275/70/18...maybe neither? I imagine the 275/70/18 tires will line up exactly the same as the stock tires (275/60/18), which I don't really like, but I don't know if the 285/65 will line up much better either. If I had to add 1.25" Slee spacers, would it push the 285/65/18 tires past the fender wall, would it put the 275/70/18 too close to the fender wall?

Personally, I like the huge tires with AHC in low. Low rider off roader, haha.

 

[chrisratz]

If you want bigger go 275 70r18. I love this size. Better turning radius than a 285 width tire

Agree, that's what I'm running now K02's and it's my favorite so far.

 

[hoser]

Personally, I like the huge tires with AHC in low. Low rider off roader, haha.

LX should’ve come stock with these tires! 34.5”

 

[SlowBuild]

Personally, I like the huge tires with AHC in low. Low rider off roader, haha.