2013 LC200 here. Came new to me with 285 60 18 Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus from the dealership. Great on road tire with very good MPG and exceptional handling in wet conditions. If I wanted to stay on pavement, this is absolutely the tire for me.
However, looking to upgrade to something a little more off-road capable. 3 mountain peak/snowflake rating is a plus for the occasional chain/traction tire requirements in PNW. Unfortunately K02's seem to be the only choice around here in the stock 285 60 18 that is also a winter rated all terrain.
I have seen many comments on Mud that switching to 275 65 18 is doable with no lift or other modification needed (I am not interested in lifting my truck while it is still my daily driver) Many other options such as Cooper AT3 4S, Goodyear Wrangler, etc. in this size that will get me where I want to go. I am just looking to get out a little further, not serious rock crawling or deep mudding.
Anyone make the switch to 275 65 18 on a stock truck and can share differences in handling or performance noticed by the slightly taller/narrower tire??
However, looking to upgrade to something a little more off-road capable. 3 mountain peak/snowflake rating is a plus for the occasional chain/traction tire requirements in PNW. Unfortunately K02's seem to be the only choice around here in the stock 285 60 18 that is also a winter rated all terrain.
I have seen many comments on Mud that switching to 275 65 18 is doable with no lift or other modification needed (I am not interested in lifting my truck while it is still my daily driver) Many other options such as Cooper AT3 4S, Goodyear Wrangler, etc. in this size that will get me where I want to go. I am just looking to get out a little further, not serious rock crawling or deep mudding.
Anyone make the switch to 275 65 18 on a stock truck and can share differences in handling or performance noticed by the slightly taller/narrower tire??