Tire Upgrade ?

[benjie case]

These fit on stock suspension with slight rubbing at full lock when reversing only. I have not full cycled the suspension, I don't have plans to wheel this rig that hard (light-medium trails)

Great thanks! Awesome looking LC!!

 

[ultane]

Thanks for the response, that's great to hear. One more question, How is the MPG?

I'm also in Colorado, but if I'm being honest with myself this is going to spend 95% of my time on road... so just trying to find that right balance. Toyo AT3 265/70/18 or Nitto Terra Grappler 275/70/18 keep me at SL, but would much rather not blow a tire on the sharp mountain rocks...

I think the Toyo AT3’s are triple peak snow rated, and the Nitto’s are not(???). So maybe being in Colorado, the AT3’s would be more useful?

 

[JBLC]

JBLC, what is your opinion of this tire now that you have it installed? Any difference in MPG, driving dynamics, or noise? I had these on my GX460 and really liked them.

Zero change in mpg, almost no road noise and excellent driving dynamics. Cooper has nailed it in the ultimate multi-use tire that I can literally take anywhere. I wanted to avoid an E rated tire due to the loss in fuel economy with increased rolling resistance and poor road comfort. I'm hoping Cooper will not start making these in 275/70/18. Right now only Nokian and General making a tire in this size that is not E rated.

 

[UtahCruiser]

Zero change in mpg, almost no road noise and excellent driving dynamics. Cooper has nailed it in the ultimate multi-use tire that I can literally take anywhere. I wanted to avoid an E rated tire due to the loss in fuel economy with increased rolling resistance and poor road comfort. I'm hoping Cooper will not start making these in 275/70/18. Right now only Nokian and General making a tire in this size that is not E rated.

Great to hear your feedback, that was my exact experience with these tires on my GX460. I agree with the E-rated comment, I haven't found a need for E-rated in the terrain we have in Utah (Moab, trails, etc) unless the rock crawling a 4+ with aired down tires.

Do you have any photos?

 

[JBLC]

Great to hear your feedback, that was my exact experience with these tires on my GX460. I agree with the E-rated comment, I haven't found a need for E-rated in the terrain we have in Utah (Moab, trails, etc) unless the rock crawling a 4+ with aired down tires.

Do you have any photos?

 

[fulltime4wd]

Great thanks! Awesome looking LC!!

Thanks, I was originally going to run a +35 offset but a buddy suggested I go more aggressive with the poke. I personally am so happy I decided to go with the +0 as the stance on stock suspension is so much more aggressive now. A lift/level would look more proper for sure but the stock setup will get you by for a bit.

 

[surf fishing offroader]

dobinsons mrr lift & very minimal trimming + removing crash bracket

Which dobinsons kit did you install? It doesn't look like there's one available for the 250 yet...

 

[Roonie]

Which dobinsons kit did you install? It doesn't look like there's one available for the 250 yet...

They have two available found here;

Product Result

dobinsonusa.com

 

[surf fishing offroader]

They have two available found here;

Product Result

dobinsonusa.com

Dang... and I just received those stupid westcott pucks to install as a temp lift lol

Didn't think there would be a lift kit released this soon....

Wonder if I should sell these preload collars now

 

[spateld]

These fit on stock suspension with slight rubbing at full lock when reversing only. I have not full cycled the suspension, I don't have plans to wheel this rig that hard (light-medium trails)

I wonder changing the offset by 10-15 or going to 275/70r17 would make that difference. will solve this. It would great to have those. I love the poke on yours . Gives it a nice aggressive wide stance look.

 

[CB3]

Took my LC up in the mountains and used the 4wd on some trails. Really happy with the 35” tires. There was no rubbing and ran on some ruff trails. Have always ran Ko2s but really happy with the Toyos on and off road.

 

[LCOceans]

Took my LC up in the mountains and used the 4wd on some trails. Really happy with the 35” tires. There was no rubbing and ran on some ruff trails. Have always ran Ko2s but really happy with the Toyos on and off road.

You have the Westcott preload collars if I recall correctly??
So it felt good offroad? Not too stiff or rough feeling?

 

[LCOceans]

Dang... and I just received those stupid westcott pucks to install as a temp lift lol

Didn't think there would be a lift kit released this soon....

Wonder if I should sell these preload collars now

Well if you do sell them, please keep me in mind. I am weighing the Dobinson set up vs. the Westcott for the type off-roading I am likely to do. Thanks!

 

[CB3]

You have the Westcott preload collars if I recall correctly??
So it felt good offroad? Not too stiff or rough feeling?

No, just the toytec leveler.

I think it almost feels softer than then the 20” Dunlops. It’s a different ride than my Tundra but feels more like my sons Jeep but without the clanky feel.

I really think it looks good. Like my wife said, now it doesn’t look like a minivan.