Hi there!
Used to lurk here heavily back when I put my lift on back in 2013. It's time to replace my tires and I am so torn between going to 285's or keeping with the slightly bigger 265/70/17.
My main concern with sizing up is that I have a v6. I don't get great gas mileage, but I have a pretty light foot, it's just that I mostly drive around town and work is less than two miles away - so my gas mileage may get pretty bad, but I'm not filling up very often. I live in central VA and it's hilly, but not anything sustained, like when I used to live in Denver and had to head up thousands of feet into the mtns every weekend.
Potential routes forward:
-Replace my 265/70/17's with the same size. Drive them again for 5+ years. By that time I will probably have a new daily driver, but will hold on to the 4runner. Can lift again, do steel bumper, 285's, have it as a fun weekend car.
-Upgrade to 285's now. No offroad use except the very rare fire road for camping or something. No towing - do not think LT is necessary, though I know some tires won't have p-rated option at that size (lookin at you, BFG KO2). Lose MPG and some power. Would like to find a tire with the best balance of good looks but relatively lighter weight. I understand that having a lift and going to 285s will lose MPG and power, I am just trying to move forward in a way that might minimize those effects.
I have loved my Toyo Open Country AT2's but the P-rated version (I guess AT3 now) looks a little tame. So then I thought the Falken WildPeaks looked awesome, but they are so heavy! Guess that is a trade-off. KO2's look good to me, about the same weight as Falken Wildpeak P-rated at ~51 lbs. Thoughts between those two? Other tires to consider if going to 285? If I stick with 265, how much might I notice the increased weight of either tire (without being wider/taller)? I believe my Toyos are only 39 lbs, while the Falkens are 47 and the BFG's are 45.
Also - I am not especially fond of the pizza cutter look, if I go bigger it will be to 285's. And let's be real, the only reason I'm doing this is for looks.
Lastly, and I am sorry because I know there is information out there, but what is the latest best practice with respect to suspension requirements for 33's? I thought it was body mount chop and everything but then I realized that was for 35's. As I recall, I will need to upgrade my upper control arms. Will my current lift suffice? ::checks signature:: ... Bilstein 5100s at 1.75", FJ springs, 1" spacer in the rear. From the lift/tire sticky, I would think I might want a tad more lift. Can I just replace all my springs for that lift and keep the Bilsteins where they are? Maybe add a half inch spacer to the rear driver's side to even things out? Remove front mud flap, push liner forward, cut a little bit of the bumper?..(I already did the latter two, but still have the mud flap on).
While this is a ultimately a choice of personal preference, I appreciate and opinions or insights.
Used to lurk here heavily back when I put my lift on back in 2013. It's time to replace my tires and I am so torn between going to 285's or keeping with the slightly bigger 265/70/17.
My main concern with sizing up is that I have a v6. I don't get great gas mileage, but I have a pretty light foot, it's just that I mostly drive around town and work is less than two miles away - so my gas mileage may get pretty bad, but I'm not filling up very often. I live in central VA and it's hilly, but not anything sustained, like when I used to live in Denver and had to head up thousands of feet into the mtns every weekend.
Potential routes forward:
-Replace my 265/70/17's with the same size. Drive them again for 5+ years. By that time I will probably have a new daily driver, but will hold on to the 4runner. Can lift again, do steel bumper, 285's, have it as a fun weekend car.
-Upgrade to 285's now. No offroad use except the very rare fire road for camping or something. No towing - do not think LT is necessary, though I know some tires won't have p-rated option at that size (lookin at you, BFG KO2). Lose MPG and some power. Would like to find a tire with the best balance of good looks but relatively lighter weight. I understand that having a lift and going to 285s will lose MPG and power, I am just trying to move forward in a way that might minimize those effects.
I have loved my Toyo Open Country AT2's but the P-rated version (I guess AT3 now) looks a little tame. So then I thought the Falken WildPeaks looked awesome, but they are so heavy! Guess that is a trade-off. KO2's look good to me, about the same weight as Falken Wildpeak P-rated at ~51 lbs. Thoughts between those two? Other tires to consider if going to 285? If I stick with 265, how much might I notice the increased weight of either tire (without being wider/taller)? I believe my Toyos are only 39 lbs, while the Falkens are 47 and the BFG's are 45.
Also - I am not especially fond of the pizza cutter look, if I go bigger it will be to 285's. And let's be real, the only reason I'm doing this is for looks.
Lastly, and I am sorry because I know there is information out there, but what is the latest best practice with respect to suspension requirements for 33's? I thought it was body mount chop and everything but then I realized that was for 35's. As I recall, I will need to upgrade my upper control arms. Will my current lift suffice? ::checks signature:: ... Bilstein 5100s at 1.75", FJ springs, 1" spacer in the rear. From the lift/tire sticky, I would think I might want a tad more lift. Can I just replace all my springs for that lift and keep the Bilsteins where they are? Maybe add a half inch spacer to the rear driver's side to even things out? Remove front mud flap, push liner forward, cut a little bit of the bumper?..(I already did the latter two, but still have the mud flap on).
While this is a ultimately a choice of personal preference, I appreciate and opinions or insights.
