Tire Recommendations for Stock 18" wheels

[D-mac]

Not a popular choice since it's a new tire, but the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent weighs 39lbs in stock 265/70-18 SL load and 47 lbs in E range LT. This should help with mpg and daily drivability. For comparison a Falken Wildpeak A/T4W in LT265/70-18 is 57 pounds.

 

[Tonydavid]

After much research, I ended up getting a set of Toyo Open Country AT3 on OEM 18 wheels. Like yourself, I don't intend to off-road much. If anything, I will occasionally drive it up to my cabin. I put emphasis on overall effectiveness, not just for ruggedness/offroadness. Where I live, it rains alot and when it snows, it's a real wet snow and so far, it been great. Minimal hit on mileage, only slightly more noisy and great under heavy rain and near freezing temperature. I also didn't want to spend $$$ on them and KO3, Wildpeak series are much more expensive locally. About the only other choice I considered were the Nokian Outpost NAT. Lastly, these Toyos are optional tires for the venerable GX550 when you opt for the Overtrail package. I figured a conservative automaker such as Lexus would do prosper research before opting to choose a set of optional AT tires (middle of the road, great all around AT tires they were probably aiming at). Hope this helps!

Hi Cabot1968....I appreciate your response. Very thoughtful analysis. What width tires did you go with?

 

[Tonydavid]

Not a popular choice since it's a new tire, but the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent weighs 39lbs in stock 265/70-18 SL load and 47 lbs in E range LT. This should help with mpg and daily drivability. For comparison a Falken Wildpeak A/T4W in LT265/70-18 is 57 pounds.

Thanks for reply! Weight is good. Have you bought these? What do you think? How is mileage, noise, comfort, handling?

 

[Tonydavid]

I’d just keep the stock tires until you wear them out. On this forum I’ve seen pictures of many new lc’s with bigger more aggressive tires but I’ve yet to see a picture of someone stuck with or a sliced up stock tire. These aren’t 70’s 4wd’s, they’re much more capable.

I love that answer because of the cost savings! I just have seen so many posts of people immediately replacing the tires and (wheels!). That's a lot of money.

 

[D-mac]

Thanks for reply! Weight is good. Have you bought these? What do you think? How is mileage, noise, comfort, handling?

I have not purchased yet, but plan to in the next 2-3 weeks. Reviews online so far have been positive and were for the predecessor Dueler A/T REVO 3. Backup choices for me will probably be the Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 (also a new tire) or the tried/true Toyo Open Country A/T III. Like you I'm looking for more of a road focused tire with more snow and off road capabilities than the stock tires.

 

[TheMightyGoose]

I have not purchased yet, but plan to in the next 2-3 weeks. Reviews online so far have been positive and were for the predecessor Dueler A/T REVO 3. Backup choices for me will probably be the Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 (also a new tire) or the tried/true Toyo Open Country A/T III. Like you I'm looking for more of a road focused tire with more snow and off road capabilities than the stock tires.

The Toyo is probably the better choice because it’s available in SL Load while the Yokohama AT4 is only available in E load. Having said that, I have been running the Yokohama for only a couple weeks but so far I really like how they perform on the highway. Very smooth and quiet. Headed for the snowy mountains next week so we will see how they do in snow. Dan Grec is driving in some extreme conditions with them and loves them. Of course he is sponsored by Yokohama.

 

[NoMe cruiser]

My main motivation for even looking at replacement tires is mostly for better handling in snow and ice, not necessarily off-roading.

I’ll wait until I least get a chance to test out the stock tires in winter conditions, but having confidence in adverse winter weather is a priority for me.

Get blizzaks or Michelin ice x. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better studless winter tire.

 

[NoMe cruiser]

700 miles in the new LC. Had to replace a stock tire this past spring. Picked up a ‘utility knife blade’ on the highway. Long slice on shoulder of tire. Pulled the blade out and used several plugs but could not stop leaking. 3 garages wouldn’t patch. Said too dangerous. Bit the bullet and bought a new tire at dealer. $400.

Bad luck there Bub. I once had an older tire weight pierce a copper st max. One of the most bulletproof tires made.

 

[NoMe cruiser]

I just have seen so many posts of people immediately replacing the tires and (wheels!). That's a lot of money.

That’s vanity