I have about 3K on those same tires (Nitto Terra Grappler G3 SL in 275/70/18) mounted on FE stock rims and extremely happy with their on-road and off-road performance. I'm seeing roughly a 1 mpg decrease in fuel economy on the new tires.
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Thanks for your review! A couple solo up questions: Can you take photo of the part of the tire with read and sidewall plies? And do the mud flaps reach out as far as the tires to keep them from spraying down the sides?
I have those same wheels coming and G3 has edged its way into my short list of contenders.
Tire reads 2 polyester plies. I knew this going in, but Nitto claims they strengthened the compound. Not sure that’s true. It’s not an E rated for sure. Mud flaps just cover the end of the tread. The sidewall comes out a little more. Maybe an inch or two past the flap.
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Update on fuel economy?
This is exact combo I'm going with. Was contemplating the Method 703's which do look great, but I like the stock wheels fine. How have you found fuel economy to be?
Very helpful commentary! About what I'd expect. Think this tire seems to be a great compromise for what I do. Still a capable off-roader while having decent manners on the highway.
2-3 mpg decrease on average.
Having them installed on Friday. Seems like a great all around tire.
Method 319 0 offset 285/70/17 KO3 no rub at full lock.
gloss back wheels look great with the blue
Tomorrow I'll be getting new Nokian Outpost nAT 275/60/20r to replace those odd looking "upgraded" 20" rim, Yokohama Geolander x-cv that come stock. Had my LC for 2 weeks and every time I stepped outside my eyes just locked into the out of place tires, they just don't look like they should be on a LC. Maybe a Rav4 or something.
I’m pulling the Nokians off mine next week - can’t take the noise and vibration. They are great in the snow tho and look great.
Are they not balancing properly? Or just loud? I wouldn't;t have expected those to be loud, at least compared to other AT tires.
I have a set of the Nitto Terra Grappler G3s (SL) in 275/70/18 on order for my 2025 LC250/1958...
According to everything I've read these should be an easy fit w/o any modifications to the stock/suspension but most of the folks I see here have them on the premium LC trim which I've read is slightly different than the base trim.
Should I be able to run these 275s w/o any rubbing (or contact inside the wheel base)?
According to everything I've read these should be an easy fit w/o any modifications to the stock/suspension but most of the folks I see here have them on the premium LC trim which I've read is slightly different than the base trim.
Should I be able to run these 275s w/o any rubbing (or contact inside the wheel base)?
Bummer to hear that, those Nokians were on my radar as a potential option for lightweight E load tires with snow performance. Ended up going with the Nittos in SL instead.
I'm wondering this as well. I'm coming from a Silverado with DuraTrac Wrangler RTLT so I can't imagine them being louder.
I have the 275/70 18's (Toyo AT3's) on my LC Premium and they fit perfectly and tucks up into the spare tire position. Absolutely no rubbing at all.
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They balanced with less than 2oz each, they ride well and are great in the snow (265/70/18) in 116 Load. Ride wise it’s more compliant than the cooper road and trail I had before.
But you can actually feel the tread through the steering wheel, it’s audible at 25mph and by 70 I have to turn up the audio system to drown it out. I feel like I ruined how well this drove before and it’s too big a sacrifice as 80% of miles are on the road. With the window down you can hear them much more. I posted on Ih8mud and someone else had the same experience in an LC250, so maybe it’s this size? Either way I find it to not be acceptable.
