Bruin1md
New member
To preface, I read through most of the separate Falken thread, but am not sure I could find the answer to this:
As I get closer to replacing the stock Nittos on my TRD Pro, I know I want to go with the Falken A/T3W's, but here's the issue:
I don't want to make any mods in terms of offsets or lifts-- at least not at this time. I'm good with some minor trimming up front if need be.
I also know that Falkens tend to run larger than other brands, meaning a 265 Falken will run closer to a 275 from another brand.
Having said that, I would prefer to go up to a 275/70/17. The issue is that it only comes as a LT C load tire, which adds quite a bit of weight over the standard P SL load.
I've had E load BFG KO2's, which were total overkill on my GX 460, and they were horrible for rain/hydroplane resistance. That was poor research on my part before getting them (in terms of learning about the differences in driving characteristics based on load).
I'm looking for on road manners, grip for wet roads, light snow, icy roads at times, and occasional light off roading ventures.
Hence, I know an E load tire is out.
The main question(s) are with respect to what if any advantage a 6 ply C load Falken offers over the P rated 4 ply SL.
It's my understanding that the P rated falken may be better for wet roads/traction than the LT versions, but I don't know that to be true.
I would l love to go bigger to the 275 over the 265, but not if the negatives (significant weight increase cost, minimal improvement in puncture protection, worse wet traction) outweigh the positives.
If I want the P rated Falken my options are stick with the stock 265 or go up to 285 on the smaller TRD Pro wheels, which I know many of you have done w/o issues, but have needed some light mods to do so. I think I would rather stick to the 265 or 275, at least for now.
Anyone who has had C rated 275's and are able to compare them to the P rated 265 SL's would be very helpful ........... based on the above considerations.
As I get closer to replacing the stock Nittos on my TRD Pro, I know I want to go with the Falken A/T3W's, but here's the issue:
I don't want to make any mods in terms of offsets or lifts-- at least not at this time. I'm good with some minor trimming up front if need be.
I also know that Falkens tend to run larger than other brands, meaning a 265 Falken will run closer to a 275 from another brand.
Having said that, I would prefer to go up to a 275/70/17. The issue is that it only comes as a LT C load tire, which adds quite a bit of weight over the standard P SL load.
I've had E load BFG KO2's, which were total overkill on my GX 460, and they were horrible for rain/hydroplane resistance. That was poor research on my part before getting them (in terms of learning about the differences in driving characteristics based on load).
I'm looking for on road manners, grip for wet roads, light snow, icy roads at times, and occasional light off roading ventures.
Hence, I know an E load tire is out.
The main question(s) are with respect to what if any advantage a 6 ply C load Falken offers over the P rated 4 ply SL.
It's my understanding that the P rated falken may be better for wet roads/traction than the LT versions, but I don't know that to be true.
I would l love to go bigger to the 275 over the 265, but not if the negatives (significant weight increase cost, minimal improvement in puncture protection, worse wet traction) outweigh the positives.
If I want the P rated Falken my options are stick with the stock 265 or go up to 285 on the smaller TRD Pro wheels, which I know many of you have done w/o issues, but have needed some light mods to do so. I think I would rather stick to the 265 or 275, at least for now.
Anyone who has had C rated 275's and are able to compare them to the P rated 265 SL's would be very helpful ........... based on the above considerations.
