Tire recommendations for stock 1958 model

[ace]

Our 1958 model LC came with 245/70 R18 Geolandar X-CV tires.
I would like to know what tire sizes will fit on the stock vehicle and rims and spare tire location. All the forum tire posts I’ve seen refer to other tire sizes. Not looking for a larger tire, using this vehicle mostly as a car.

This winter I run Blizzak DM-V2 255/70 R18 tires, we have 5 months of winter here in MT, they worked great.

I need recommendations on tires for the rest of the year. Around 80% highway driving, 20% gravel roads (we live 5 miles up a gravel road, driving to trail heads, camping etc). It is rocky here, mud performance is not important, durability is important. No off-roading, we have an FJ Cruiser for that. Highway/freeway handling and noise level, handling in wet conditions including wintery mix (in case I don’t have the Blizzaks on yet) is important.

Would also appreciate recommendations on load rating. My understanding is that an SL load tire would reduce noise level and help fuel economy, can a 4 ply tire be driven on gravel without getting flats? The Blizzaks are mostly driven on snow covered or paved roads so not a concern, do I need to go to a higher ply rating for the rest of the year?

Would like to use the same spare for both sets of tires, planning to keep the Geolandar spare.

Any recommendations really appreciated. Spring is here and I need to make a decision, don’t really want to put the Geolandar X-CV tires back on.

 

[Jemima]

Open country AT3 265/65/R18 with SL and only 39lb weight also snow rated.

 

[Code54]

This may interest you. I put 265's on mine and it looks good and had no negative issues with gas mileage.

Yes, you can put SL 4-ply tires on and be fine on gravel roads. We live on gravel and my wife's RAV4 has always had SL tires along with 100's of cars in our area. There is no problem on gravel.

 

[SD_Driver]

Our 1958 model LC came with 245/70 R18 Geolandar X-CV tires.
I would like to know what tire sizes will fit on the stock vehicle and rims and spare tire location. All the forum tire posts I’ve seen refer to other tire sizes. Not looking for a larger tire, using this vehicle mostly as a car.

This winter I run Blizzak DM-V2 255/70 R18 tires, we have 5 months of winter here in MT, they worked great.

I need recommendations on tires for the rest of the year. Around 80% highway driving, 20% gravel roads (we live 5 miles up a gravel road, driving to trail heads, camping etc). It is rocky here, mud performance is not important, durability is important. No off-roading, we have an FJ Cruiser for that. Highway/freeway handling and noise level, handling in wet conditions including wintery mix (in case I don’t have the Blizzaks on yet) is important.

Would also appreciate recommendations on load rating. My understanding is that an SL load tire would reduce noise level and help fuel economy, can a 4 ply tire be driven on gravel without getting flats? The Blizzaks are mostly driven on snow covered or paved roads so not a concern, do I need to go to a higher ply rating for the rest of the year?

Would like to use the same spare for both sets of tires, planning to keep the Geolandar spare.

Any recommendations really appreciated. Spring is here and I need to make a decision, don’t really want to put the Geolandar X-CV tires back on.

Call and discuss with Tire Rack or Discount Tire. I’ve found both to be excellent at answering questions like yours and providing some options that you can then further research online before ordering.

 

[ace]

Our 1958 model LC came with 245/70 R18 Geolandar X-CV tires.
I would like to know what tire sizes will fit on the stock vehicle and rims and spare tire location. All the forum tire posts I’ve seen refer to other tire sizes. Not looking for a larger tire, using this vehicle mostly as a car.

This winter I run Blizzak DM-V2 255/70 R18 tires, we have 5 months of winter here in MT, they worked great.

I need recommendations on tires for the rest of the year. Around 80% highway driving, 20% gravel roads (we live 5 miles up a gravel road, driving to trail heads, camping etc). It is rocky here, mud performance is not important, durability is important. No off-roading, we have an FJ Cruiser for that. Highway/freeway handling and noise level, handling in wet conditions including wintery mix (in case I don’t have the Blizzaks on yet) is important.

Would also appreciate recommendations on load rating. My understanding is that an SL load tire would reduce noise level and help fuel economy, can a 4 ply tire be driven on gravel without getting flats? The Blizzaks are mostly driven on snow covered or paved roads so not a concern, do I need to go to a higher ply rating for the rest of the year?

Would like to use the same spare for both sets of tires, planning to keep the Geolandar spare.

Any recommendations really appreciated. Spring is here and I need to make a decision, don’t really want to put the Geolandar X-CV tires back on.

My first choice so far is the FALKEN RUBITREK A/T01 in the 255/70 R18 size, which would be the same size as my winter tires. Would be very interested to hear from people that have used this tire. Thanks!