A/T Tires - Please Post Picks **275/65/18 & 275/70/18** (1 Viewer)

[DJCloz]

Super jealous. I'm saving for mine, but getting a bird dog first.

What's a bird dog?

 

[TOMSRYD]

What's a bird dog?

 

[DJCloz]

That's exactly what I thought @tomsryd , lol. About 2 minutes after I wrote that, I figured he probably meant a hunting dog.

On the flip side check out the 275/70/18 just installed on my cousins LX

 

[Joe Bob]

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Lol. This is a pic of my dogs grandma. She'sa Fox Red Labrador.

 

[SLCNate]

Not necessarily the brands you are looking at but I can post for both sizes just for comparison sake... Got Cooper ST Maxx LT275/70/18 tires now, had Falken AT3W LT275/65/18 tires which were great tires (for the two weeks I had them before I swapped) but looked too small...

Stock 275/60/18:
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Falken AT3W LT275/65/18:
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Cooper ST Maxx LT275/70/18:
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The tiny difference in sidewall makes a huge difference!

Did the Cooper ST Maxx 275/70/18 fit the spare location?

 

[landylover21]

Did the Cooper ST Maxx 275/70/18 fit the spare location?

Quite honestly not sure, still have a stock-size spare under there.

 

[ElkWhisperer]

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Ko2s 275/75/18

I want to do 275/70 but Costco won't install them, and I want them to install them for the benefits and convenience they offer. Any opinions on going 275/65 that Costco is willing to install?

 

[SLCNate]

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I want to do 275/70 but Costco won't install them, and I want them to install them for the benefits and convenience they offer. Any opinions on going 275/65 that Costco is willing to install?

I had 275/65/18 before I switched to 275/70/18 and could not tell much difference looks wise, however making the switch to the bigger tire went from an LT to an E load range which I noticed a big difference in breaking power and it also stressed my power steering and it started to leak. Plus gas mileage took a hit.

 

[Joe Bob]

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I want to do 275/70 but Costco won't install them, and I want them to install them for the benefits and convenience they offer. Any opinions on going 275/65 that Costco is willing to install?

Go to American Tire

 

[ElkWhisperer]

I had 275/65/18 before I switched to 275/70/18 and could not tell much difference looks wise, however making the switch to the bigger tire went from an LT to an E load range which I noticed a big difference in breaking power and it also stressed my power steering and it started to leak. Plus gas mileage took a hit.

I take it you would recommend 275-65 then. right?

 

[Joe Bob]

I had 275/65/18 before I switched to 275/70/18 and could not tell much difference looks wise, however making the switch to the bigger tire went from an LT to an E load range which I noticed a big difference in breaking power and it also stressed my power steering and it started to leak. Plus gas mileage took a hit.

My experience is not the same. No probs on my 06 lx470 after 12k miles and moderate 4wheeling

 

[ElkWhisperer]

Go to American Tire

It says no stores in my location (Utah)

 

[SLCNate]

If you're mostly wheeling then go with the bigger tires. I got my KO2's at discount tire and they installed them with the same size spare no problem. I think they will match Costcos price, plus dt is much faster when you need to rotate your tires.

 

[ElkWhisperer]

That's exactly what I thought @tomsryd , lol. About 2 minutes after I wrote that, I figured he probably meant a hunting dog.

On the flip side check out the 275/70/18 just installed on my cousins LX

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I like this setup so much. It's the reason why I am having a hard time going with 275-65 instead of 275-70. I have the Tundra TRD Pro black wheels.

 

[ElkWhisperer]

If you're mostly wheeling then go with the bigger tires. I got my KO2's at discount tire and they installed them with the same size spare no problem. I think they will match Costcos price, plus dt is much faster when you need to rotate your tires.

This will be mostly driven by my wife and then I get to take it hunting/camping about 4-5 times a year. if I decided to go 275-70 I'd go with Discount Tire, but I think I am going to do 65 instead, and will just go with Costco to get their perks that Discount Tire can't match.

 

[mallard75]

Post some pics of the 65’s and a report if you have them. I’m having the same issue deciding. Would like to see the payoff

 

[krice118]

@mallard75 just get the 275 70 18 and move on....

 

[ElkWhisperer]

Post some pics of the 65’s and a report if you have them. I’m having the same issue deciding. Would like to see the payoff

275-75-18

 

[Austin Hot Shoe]

Post some pics of the 65’s and a report if you have them. I’m having the same issue deciding. Would like to see the payoff

Here you go, check my build in sig. Very happy w this set up, speedo not that far off. 65's

 

[mallard75]

Thanks amigo!