LX570-Tire type/size/ride and overall useablity recommendations

[TeCKis300]

That is great information, i am glad for your feedback i will order this size 295/55/20, will it be possible to skip the Spacer, will that have a negative impact if i go without spacers?

It has a chance to fit without spacers and may come down to the specific tire you choose and how aggressive the shoulders of the tire carcass is. It'll be close to the upper UCA.

That said, if I can appeal to some other considerations. Suspension geometry is keyed to tire size, specifically scrub radius. It's why OEM fitment RockWarrior with 285/70R17s, having similar overall dimensions of 32.7"x11.2", have built in offset of +50 (vs stock +60). Also, with a tire lift, COG increases. Some added track width with less offset can help for cornering stability.

Optimally, a 295/55R20 would have wheels having a ~48mm offset. Pairing stock wheels with a .75" spacer puts it at a pretty good +42. I believe Bora has .75" spacers in 5x150 PCD that fits our rigs.

Though if you can get 295/55R20s to clear without spacers, it'll still work pretty darn well.

 

[Humancruiser]

Thank you for this valuable information, this helps tremendously, I am new to this and learning as i go .

It has a chance to fit without spacers and may come down to the specific tire you choose and how aggressive the shoulders of the tire carcass is. It'll be close to the upper UCA.

That said, if I can appeal to some other considerations. Suspension geometry is keyed to tire size, specifically scrub radius. It's why OEM fitment RockWarrior with 285/70R17s, having similar overall dimensions of 32.7"x11.2", have built in offset of +50 (vs stock +60). Also, with a tire lift, COG increases. Some added track width with less offset can help for cornering stability.

Optimally, a 295/55R20 would have wheels having a ~48mm offset. Pairing stock wheels with a .75" spacer puts it at a pretty good +42. I believe Bora has .75" spacers in 5x150 PCD that fits our rigs.

Though if you can get 295/55R20s to clear without spacers, it'll still work pretty darn well

 

[themud]

TecK,

I am going with 1" spacers for my '11 LX on OEM rims. I have always had pizza cutters on my trucks and 4rs. I am not crazy about width, I am not lifting nor do I care to with the AHC. 275/60r20 ok? Too small? Trying to get to 33".

 

[chittick]

TecK,

I am going with 1" spacers for my '11 LX on OEM rims. I have always had pizza cutters on my trucks and 4rs. I am not crazy about width, I am not lifting nor do I care to with the AHC. 275/60r20 ok? Too small? Trying to get to 33".

I've got this size Falkens on mine and I don't love them. The ride has a lot more instability on corners than the original tires. I'm actually thinking about getting rid of them in favor of some defenders. If you're interested in them, I'll make you a good deal.

 

[themud]

I've got this size Falkens on mine and I don't love them. The ride has a lot more instability on corners than the original tires. I'm actually thinking about getting rid of them in favor of some defenders. If you're interested in them, I'll make you a good deal.

Too narrow?
I’m putting spacers on, which should bring the stance a bit further than stock.

 

[chittick]

Too narrow?
I’m putting spacers on, which should bring the stance a bit further than stock.

They look fine though the spacers would be a nice addition to bolster the stance. For me, they just don't feel right.

 

[themud]

 

[themud]

First one stock

second in high with tundra wheels and 1.25” spacers with 275/65r18 Michelin defenders. I can hear rubbing in reverse.
I have a chance to put slee sliders on, but they don’t have bulb covers in and said months out to have them. I can’t stomach having the bulb sliders off catching on rocks.

third with the prinsu rack that came off a 2020 LC

 

[Ronel2020]

I need some recommendations for my 14 LX. I have read through a number of tire threads, and I’m probably more confused than ever. I would prefer to stick with the stock wheels unless I could find a 18” tire/wheel combo that was around the same price, but that does not seem possible. No spacers, if possible. I do want to increase tire size, and I would like to find a tire size that does not require any mods.

This truck will go off road, but it will mostly be forest roads (dirt and gravel roads). Some will be rutted and muddy. I will definitely spend more time on the highway than on dirt roads. I drive approx. 15-20k per year. I will tow a boat or trailer at times. Some noise or a truck like ride does not bother me (I have a built 470 and have had several Tundras).

What do my fell mud members think?

 

[lx200inAR]

If you don't want spacers, don't want to move much plastic and don't want to change the stock wheels, that leaves 3 size options that are larger than stock.

295/55R20 32.78"
285/55R20 32.34"
275/60R20 32.99"

That was the easy part.

For your use case description, pretty much any tire will work.

There will be a myriad of opinions on what load rating and how aggressive you should go. Ultimately that's up to you. I know that i didn't like the 20" wheels with Michelin Tour HPs my truck came with on or off road. I went to a smaller wheel so i have no advice to offer if you keep 20s.

You can certainly get 18" Tundra takeoffs for cheap. These are my favorite of the cheap ones. These can usually be had from $50-$100/wheel. OEM quality and same as 200 series offset. Land Cruiser takeoffs are usually cheap around here as well. If you can find 18s for cheap enough, the savings of buying a tire for a 18" wheel will cover a decent portion of that.

Appropriate sizes in 18"
285/65R18 32.59"

These may be too tall to not need more attention than it sounds like you want to give:
275/70R18 33.16"
295/65R18 33.1"

 

[highfructose]

If you don't want spacers, don't want to move much plastic and don't want to change the stock wheels, that leaves 3 size options that are larger than stock.

295/55R20 32.78"
285/55R20 32.34"
275/60R20 32.99"

That was the easy part.

For your use case description, pretty much any tire will work.

There will be a myriad of opinions on what load rating and how aggressive you should go. Ultimately that's up to you. I know that i didn't like the 20" wheels with Michelin Tour HPs my truck came with on or off road. I went to a smaller wheel so i have no advice to offer if you keep 20s.

You can certainly get 18" Tundra takeoffs for cheap. These are my favorite of the cheap ones. These can usually be had from $50-$100/wheel. OEM quality and same as 200 series offset. Land Cruiser takeoffs are usually cheap around here as well. If you can find 18s for cheap enough, the savings of buying a tire for a 18" wheel will cover a decent portion of that.

Appropriate sizes in 18"
285/65R18 32.59"

These may be too tall to not need more attention than it sounds like you want to give:
275/70R18 33.16"
295/65R18 33.1"

295 55 r20 fits with no spacers?

 

[Ronel2020]

If you don't want spacers, don't want to move much plastic and don't want to change the stock wheels, that leaves 3 size options that are larger than stock.

295/55R20 32.78"
285/55R20 32.34"
275/60R20 32.99"

That was the easy part.

For your use case description, pretty much any tire will work.

There will be a myriad of opinions on what load rating and how aggressive you should go. Ultimately that's up to you. I know that i didn't like the 20" wheels with Michelin Tour HPs my truck came with on or off road. I went to a smaller wheel so i have no advice to offer if you keep 20s.

You can certainly get 18" Tundra takeoffs for cheap. These are my favorite of the cheap ones. These can usually be had from $50-$100/wheel. OEM quality and same as 200 series offset. Land Cruiser takeoffs are usually cheap around here as well. If you can find 18s for cheap enough, the savings of buying a tire for a 18" wheel will cover a decent portion of that.

Appropriate sizes in 18"
285/65R18 32.59"

These may be too tall to not need more attention than it sounds like you want to give:
275/70R18 33.16"
295/65R18 33.1"

Is there a trade off in drivability between the 285/55R20 vs. the 275/60R20? There seems to be a significant cost savings with the 275/60R20 tires.

 

[1world1love]

Is there a trade off in drivability between the 285/55R20 vs. the 275/60R20? There seems to be a significant cost savings with the 275/60R20 tires.

A lot depends on the recommended tire pressure, but the 275/60/20 has slightly more sidewall and I would expect would ride slightly better and give you a little more airdown capacity, but may be slightly less performant as far as handling goes (ie taking curves with more sidawall). But the percentages involved are so minor as to be negligible. The difference in sidewall and width is both less than 5%.

I had 285/55/20 KO2s and the RTCIP was 46 and it was a little like driving on wooden wagon wheels compared to my current 285/75/17 setup.

 

[Ronel2020]

A lot depends on the recommended tire pressure, but the 275/60/20 has slightly more sidewall and I would expect would ride slightly better and give you a little more airdown capacity, but may be slightly less performant as far as handling goes (ie taking curves with more sidawall). But the percentages involved are so minor as to be negligible. The difference in sidewall and width is both less than 5%.

I had 285/55/20 KO2s and the RTCIP was 46 and it was a little like driving on wooden wagon wheels compared to my current 285/75/17 setup.

Did the 285/75/17 require any mods other than the new wheels?

 

[1world1love]

Did the 285/75/17 require any mods other than the new wheels?

Yeah, there was some massaging of the fender liner, and I had already installed sliders so the mud flaps were not an issue, but not much else. Some folks have had some UCA rubbing in full lock in reverse with this size. It is all manageable though.

 

[AnyMal]

Yeah, there was some massaging of the fender liner, and I had already installed sliders so the mud flaps were not an issue, but not much else. Some folks have had some UCA rubbing in full lock in reverse with this size. It is all manageable though.

Damnit dude! Im not buying new tires yet! Tell me its a huge pain in the ass.

 

[grinchy]

34+ an easy fit on LX

 

[coleAK]

I need some recommendations for my 14 LX. I have read through a number of tire threads, and I’m probably more confused than ever. I would prefer to stick with the stock wheels unless I could find a 18” tire/wheel combo that was around the same price, but that does not seem possible. No spacers, if possible. I do want to increase tire size, and I would like to find a tire size that does not require any mods.

This truck will go off road, but it will mostly be forest roads (dirt and gravel roads). Some will be rutted and muddy. I will definitely spend more time on the highway than on dirt roads. I drive approx. 15-20k per year. I will tow a boat or trailer at times. Some noise or a truck like ride does not bother me (I have a built 470 and have had several Tundras).

What do my fell mud members think?

I think You don’t need AT tires.

 

[Ronel2020]

I think You don’t need AT tires.

I may not need AT tires, but that is what I will get. Maybe something with a less aggressive tread pattern. I don’t know if I can swing a tire/wheel upgrade at the moment though, I’m also in the process of fixing the time cover leak. That has consumed a little more of my preventative maintenance budget than I anticipated.

 

[AnyMal]

34+ an easy fit on LX

My tires are brand new and have no issue wonder what I could sell them for… I wish I’d have gone a size up last swap.