GX470 Tire question - Michelin Defender LTX 265/70R17 (1 Viewer)

[Geezer430]

Haven't been able to find anyone running 265/70R17 Defender LTX tires on stock suspension and stock 17 7.5 wheels with 25mm offset.

Tires are @$20 per tire cheaper than the stock size 265/65 Defenders.
Looking for an improved stance without lift
No rubbing
No trimming

Open to comments about pros/cons of 265/70 vs 265/65 specific to Defender LTX as that is the tire that will be used.

 

[SteveH]

A 70 series tire will be fractionally taller than a 65 tire, all other things being equal. If Michelin has specs on their tires, look up the size difference. I doubt your Lexus will know or care - those tires would be indistinguishable next to each other. You will get the $20 savings, but little else from this switch.

 

[asticot]

I run 265/70 on my winter set and 265/65 on my all season. No real difference except 265/70 are easier to find and cheaper, the only reason I have the 65s is because somebody pulled them off of a Taco an was selling them practically new and dirt cheap

 

[Geezer430]

Tires are on and there is no rubbing. 2008 GX470 | Arizona No Rust Rig | 120K | Stock Suspension | Michelin Defender LTX tires 265/70r17 | Beamtech LED Lows & Highs | LED interior/exterior lighting replacement kit.. Next up is a call to United Radio to deal with my failing Mark Levinson amp

 

[Rspring]

I'm running them in that size on T4R forged Rock Warrior wheels with an Ironman stage 3 foam cell pro lift w/arms. It rubs at the back of the front wheel wells. I love the tires but it's all about wheel offset.

 

[Chapwillow]

Tire Size Comparison - https://tiresize.com/comparison/. You can compare detailed info about two different tire sizes. Also there is a link to look at offset effects of different tires.

 

[Chapwillow]

Tire Size Comparison - https://tiresize.com/comparison/. You can compare detailed info about two different tire sizes. Also there is a link to look at offset effects of different tires.

Wheel Offset Calculator

Use our wheel offset calculator to visualize the new tire position when changing wheel and tire sizes. Convert wheel offset and backspacing to calculate the correct setup for your vehicle.

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[Salty Sailor]

2023 Toyota rims with 265/70R17 on my just purchased stock 2005 GX470. No rubbing and no trimming. No rubbing when braking straight or while in a turn. No rubbing when driving 20 mph over big speed bumps.