Help me decide between 275/65/18 and 275/70/18

[yellowssm]

I have a 2005 V8 4x4 4runner. I am about to purchase my OME 885 front coils, superflex rear coils, Bilstein 5100's front and back, Michelin LXT M/S 2 tires to go on my OEM 18" limited wheels, and spidertrax spacers, Keep in mind this vehicle is 98% street/highway vehicle and will probably never see off road other than maybe a few trips snowboarding.

Other than it's gonna look way cooloer to run a 33" tire versus a 32" tire what other benefits do I get with the 1" taller tire. I know it will take alot just to make them fit, and also get worse gas mileage since each tire is 3lbs heavier and taller. Any imput would be apprecited.

Ill also take some input on different sizes like a 265/70/18 which would be 32.6" tall.

 

[03_4x4Runner]

I personally would go with the 32" tire. I do not like giving up any more performance than nessecary. I noticed a small power lose when I went to 265/70/17 tires. It just takes some of the fun out of driving. If all you want to do is look cool then go with the 33"tires and gain 1/2" ground clearance..

 

[yellowssm]

thanks for the reply! I know ill lose some performance, but the look is cool too. Im still on the fence. i am going with the michelin tires and they are their version of low rolling resistance tires so I hope the gas mileage doesnt go down too much. I really really want the 275/70/18 though