2008 4runner V8 Limited whl/tire choice?

[swegen]

OE is 265/60/18. Prev owner bought Sumitomo Tour Plus LXT.
These tires are VERY quiet I like that.
I'm in Chicago area and I probably won't encounter much more than snow and rain. This week I will do the FJ 4x4 coils and Bilsteins, expecting ~2" front and maybe a little in rear.
PROS n CONS to chging wheel size and tire size?
What's your choices and why?

 

[socal-4runner]

Are you going to be going off road or is your car going to wheel around the grocery store? I use bfg ko2 and they only hum if you have the window down besides that I can barely hear them

 

[swegen]

The usual is hiway and around town, the occasional rain and snow in the Chicago area.

 

[Ecksehl]

I'm also contemplating the ko2, mine will mostly be used in town but I want to be able to take a turn down a side road or take the truck on the beach without worrying. From what I've heard the ko2s are a good choice for those uses.

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[Folsom4Rnr]

+1 on the KO2's... I wanted something for my DD that was aggressive enough (look & performance), but didn't kill MPG or wear too quick. Been running them about a year and they've been great in all conditions I've used them.

 

[No Name]

If I we’re toolin’ around greater CHI-town, had a modest lift, planned on retaining the OEM wheels and we’re buying today I’d go with Michelin DEFENDER LTX M/S Highway All-Season’s in 265-65/18. Doesn’t mean squat to others, just what I’d buy. FWIW, I ran LTX MS/2's for a few years in 265/60-18, thought it was a pretty good all-around tire on a Limited with XREAS.

Upgraded an 08’ Limited V6 earlier this year and I focused on my intended use and practicality. Went with a moderate, simple suspension upgrade (for performance improvement, added load carrying capability and durability over stock) coupled with rubber that balances the always elusive on/off-road compromise. I wanted; E-rated, to use the stock Limited 18’s because I like em’, a spare that fit the stock carrier, an overall height that allows me entrance to my suburban garage with a ski rack on and a ‘fit’ that was commensurate with my lift and real-world use. I also wanted to stay somewhat close to stock specs for various reasons (gearing, ODO, weight p/wheel, etc.), but still get a little larger foot-print. Not concerned with what it looks like at the mall or DD’ing, I want a ride that gets me to the trail-heads, fishing holes, remote areas to shoot and to do some occasional recreational wheelin’ here in CO. Went with Terra Grappler G2’s in 265/65-18’s. I could run a bit larger and more aggressive tire but not sure I ever will (brand agnostic).

Choose aftermarket wheels and/or different usage requirements…a LOT of choices open up as you know.