Basic Tire Question 03 Lexus LX

[YouBetcha]

First off, Impressive Forum! I have already learned a lot, I ordered a Retrofit Headlight kit after researching the forum.

I am looking at the Nitto Terra Grappler LT285/65R18 and then the 285/60/18. I am a mostly highway driver and I don't see much snow. I am looking for a smooth ride and a great looking tire! Thoughts?

 

[YouBetcha]

Any input would be appreciated.

 

[itbrokeagain]

You wont be sorry but in ny experience Nittos seem to be one of the more expensive tires.

 

[MatS]

I'm confused on your question, are you asking the difference between LT and Passenger tires or the difference between a 65 and 60 profile tire?

I don't know the weight of your vehicle but I'm going to assume you need to run at LT tire and the difference between a 285/65 and 285/60 is 5% of 285mm...... that is to say the 285/65 is going to be larger by roughly half an inch.

 

[YouBetcha]

I'm confused on your question, are you asking the difference between LT and Passenger tires or the difference between a 65 and 60 profile tire?

I don't know the weight of your vehicle but I'm going to assume you need to run at LT tire and the difference between a 285/65 and 285/60 is 5% of 285mm...... that is to say the 285/65 is going to be larger by roughly half an inch.

Thanks for the feedback, I am assuming it is just personally preference on the 65 and 60 or does the bigger the tire effect gas millage and will my speedometer be off on the larger the tire?

And yes what is the difference between LT and passenger?

 

[MatS]

The 65-60 ratio will slightly affect your fuel mileage and speedometer reading but by how much is probably not worth thinking about.

LT stands for Light Truck tire, which is designed with more load capacity and durability than a Passenger tire which is just designed for cars. I would get the LT285/65 for your truck provided the load rating of the tire is not E. Along with being an LT tire they have load ratings that go C as the lightest and will give you the best ride. D is quite common for 3/4 ton vehicles and very large SUVs and also E which has the most load rating basically designed for 1 ton trucks and vans. C and D rating will most likely be your best options. If you can't seem to find a load rating on a specific tire you can roughly go by the highest allowable pressure stamped on the side C will be less than 50psi, D will but 50-65psi and E will be 80psi maximum.