Land Cruiser Tire Upgrades?

[Altitude]

3peak mountain snowflake rating is what I like about the Bridgestones. For some reason, the Michelin Defenders 2 LTX don’t have that rating.

The rating has to do with the percentage of the contact patch that is void space, or something like that. It’s not super scientific.

I ran Defenders on my Tahoe for 70,000 miles up and down I70 in Colorado and replaced them with Wildpeak AT3s which were 3MP rated. The Defenders were surer footed in the kind of packed snow you get on highways in the winter. The Falkens might have had an advantage in loose deep snow.

 

[lsrmath]

New shoes….
Toyo Open Country A/T III EV
275/70/18

 

[Pazich]

New shoes….
Toyo Open Country A/T III EV
275/70/18
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I've been eyeing these. How is the ride quality and was there any affect on fuel mileage?

 

[rschoi_75]

I've been eyeing these. How is the ride quality and was there any affect on fuel mileage?

I've got those AT3 EV's in 275/70R18 SL as well. Ride quality is great for an all terrain tire. MPG does take a slight hit, but not more than 1-2mpg in the city, and almost the same on the highway.

 

[Pazich]

I've got those AT3 EV's in 275/70R18 SL as well. Ride quality is great for an all terrain tire. MPG does take a slight hit, but not more than 1-2mpg in the city, and almost the same on the highway.

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I appreciate the reply! Which tires were you coming from?

 

[ultane]

New shoes….
Toyo Open Country A/T III EV
275/70/18
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Did you get the BBS wheels from the Toyota dealer? How bad was the price?

 

[rschoi_75]

I appreciate the reply! Which tires were you coming from?

Mine came with the 265/60R20 Dunlop Grandtrek PT22's.

 

[LCOceans]

New shoes….
Toyo Open Country A/T III EV
275/70/18
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Love those BBS wheels in +47.5. Where did you find them?

 

[lsrmath]

I've been eyeing these. How is the ride quality and was there any affect on fuel mileage?

Agree with rschoi_75, ride quality is great and very responsive. At 60mph or higher, road noise is minimal; honestly, with music and A/C on, I don’t really notice any additional noise. I went with the SL b/c they were 10 lbs less heavy than other A/Ts and should be sufficient for my needs for now. I haven’t noticed any change in MPG either, averaging about 20-21mpg city driving. These EV tires are designed with reduced rolling resistance and smooth sidewalls to help minimize wind drag. So far I am very pleased and love the look and ready for some offroading adventures.

 

[lsrmath]

Did you get the BBS wheels from the Toyota dealer? How bad was the price?

These were some take offs I found on Facebook Marketplace for about $2200. Not too bad considering how much they cost new.

 

[lsrmath]

Love those BBS wheels in +47.5. Where did you find them?

I do too. I love how light they are and how they maintain the OEM look. The +47.5 offset is perfect for me, the tire stays right within the wheel well, yet gives a beefier stance. These were take offs I found on Facebook Marketplace.

 

[LCOceans]

I do too. I love how light they are and how they maintain the OEM look. The +47.5 offset is perfect for me, the tire stays right within the wheel well, yet gives a beefier stance. These were take offs I found on Facebook Marketplace.

Really nice. Yes they maintain the OEM look which I really like. I have been searching everywhere for a take off or something close but not $3500. By the way, do you know the weight of them? You said they are take offs, so assume not really from Toyota? I heard the weight is 34lbs, but not sure if the source is accurate.

 

[lsrmath]

Really nice. Yes they maintain the OEM look which I really like. I have been searching everywhere for a take off or something close but not $3500. By the way, do you know the weight of them? You said they are take offs, so assume not really from Toyota? I heard the weight is 34lbs, but not sure if the source is accurate.

Yes, these are OEM. They are from a Tundra TRD Pro PT960-34220-2F. I get about 29 lbs, but sources say 34 lbs.

 

[robsurfskate]

I decided to stick with the 265/70r18 Toyo AT3 (same that is on the Trailhunter Taco and the GX) as the tire shop wasn’t sure about 275s clearing at full turn (slightly taller and wider than 265s). I imagine they’ll fit but as I don’t have the truck to measure, I opted to order the factory size.

GX Overtrail looks pretty good with these tires so I got them in a 10ply rather than of a 4ply for increased load capacity and sidewall protection. I think there was a 5lb difference between the plys (43lbs v 48lbs). KO2s were a little over 50lbs for the 10ply.

I’ll run these for the first set and maybe plus up to a 275 or 285 next go round when there is more info on fitment.

BFG 285/70/18 fits with no rubbing.

 

[robsurfskate]

I’ve put 275/70/18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on mine. Doesn’t rub, kinda wish I’d gone one size up

285/70/18 is the biggest that will fit with no rubbing without a lift. I've had zero issues.

 

[HWMOldster]

Just got a set of BFG HD Terrains in 275/70/18. I like them a lot so far. Going wheeling next week, so we'll see how they do. I'll get a space when LFD comes out with their tire carrier setup.

 

[5Runner]

A ‘58 with 17” Method 703s (+35) and 255/75 R17 Michelin Defender LTX M/S2s. A little poke but the tread is inside the tiny ‘1958 fenders and no issue at all with spray. Not doing any off-roading so these less-aggressive tires made more sense for me.

 

[ultane]

A ‘58 with 17” Method 703s (+35) and 255/75 R17 Michelin Defender LTX M/S2s. A little poke but the tread is inside the tiny ‘1958 fenders and no issue at all with spray. Not doing any off-roading so these less-aggressive tires made more sense for me.

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Those are probably the best tires for you, especially since you are not going off road. But if you do, they should still serve you well.

 

[Kevin]

A ‘58 with 17” Method 703s (+35) and 255/75 R17 Michelin Defender LTX M/S2s. A little poke but the tread is inside the tiny ‘1958 fenders and no issue at all with spray. Not doing any off-roading so these less-aggressive tires made more sense for me.

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Those are great tires, always my first choice. My last set went 92K miles on a Dodge Durango before I replaced them at 4/32" tread depth.

 

[LCOceans]

Yes, these are OEM. They are from a Tundra TRD Pro PT960-34220-2F. I get about 29 lbs, but sources say 34 lbs.

I have a set of the BBS on the way. I also hear various weight being thrown out for these. But they weigh exactly 28.7lbs each.