LT Tires on GX460
#123
I think this looks great! How does it behave on a highway considering a very agressive tread? Also these tires are a ton heavier than OEMs at 56 lbs vs 35 lbs which is quite a big addition to unsprung weight.
#124
Driver School Candidate
So they are great, Put them on and drove 300 miles for Thanksgiving holiday same day. BFG's, even these, are super quiet. I have Duratrac's on my 4runner, and nowhere near the hum i get from those. 75-80MPH was super smooth. I currently have them aired up to 45psi. Wanted to have them stiff for trip (less rolling resistance) got 18.5mpg on trip. might go down to 40psi for trip back to see if they don't feel so stiff. I keep my duratrac's at 40psi and like it there.
#125
My experience with larger tires size.
Do you experience any rubbing of the front tires when you were turning? I also wanted to know if you are able to mount the spare tire under the vehicle with that tire size? I purchased Michelin LTX MS2 275/65/18 and the front tires do rub when I lock the steering wheel on an uneven surface. I am not able to mount the spare tire under the vehicle with this tire size also. I am happy with the ride and performance of the Michelin's otherwise.
Last edited by jaleels; 11-28-14 at 06:59 AM.
#126
Driver School Candidate
Do you experience any rubbing of the front tires when you were turning? I also wanted to know if you are able to mount the spare tire under the vehicle with that tire size? I purchased Michelin LTX MS2 275/65/18 and the front tires do rub when I lock the steering wheel on an uneven surface. I am not able to mount the spare tire under the vehicle with this tire size also. I am happy with the ride and performance of the Michelin's otherwise.
#127
I do rub but not at full lock. At full lock I have no problems. Drove on the beach this week and had no trouble on the uneven terrain. Maybe halfway when on uneven surfaces. However I plan on making some suspension changes, and there is a small plastic piece in the wheel well I might remove.
#128
Removing the one screw is not going to make a difference. I can see the front wheels are rubbing on the inside of the wheel well. There are abrasions on the wheel well wall and on the upper portion of the suspension arm. The spare tire cannot fit on the underside of the vehicle also. I will have to wait for the tires to ware down so the rubbing can subside. When the tires rub on the wheel well I feel a vibration from the treads.
#129
Removing the one screw is not going to make a difference. I can see the front wheels are rubbing on the inside of the wheel well. There are abrasions on the wheel well wall and on the upper portion of the suspension arm. The spare tire cannot fit on the underside of the vehicle also. I will have to wait for the tires to ware down so the rubbing can subside. When the tires rub on the wheel well I feel a vibration from the treads.
#130
Do you experience any rubbing of the front tires when you were turning? I also wanted to know if you are able to mount the spare tire under the vehicle with that tire size? I purchased Michelin LTX MS2 275/65/18 and the front tires do rub when I lock the steering wheel on an uneven surface. I am not able to mount the spare tire under the vehicle with this tire size also. I am happy with the ride and performance of the Michelin's otherwise.
#131
There is a metal bracket under the vehicle that prevents a larger diameter tire from being installed.. There is not a lot of space under the GX for anything other than the stock tire. A wider tire might fit but it will lower ground clearance on the back. I kind of regret going wit the LTS MS2.
#132
There is a metal bracket under the vehicle that prevents a larger diameter tire from being installed.. There is not a lot of space under the GX for anything other than the stock tire. A wider tire might fit but it will lower ground clearance on the back. I kind of regret going wit the LTS MS2.
Why are you regretting going with the LTX? Just put those on our Element.
Planning Goodyear Wrangler Adventure with Kevlar for the GX.
#133
The ltx tires raises the center of gravity higher on th gx. The vehicle does not need to be any higher. The higher center of gravity does not inspire confidence on the road. The ride on the tires is not that different from the original tires. I should have kept the original spare tire, there was nothing wrong with it. The tires are ok and handle curbs and off roading very well, but the rubbing is annoying.
When I changed my brakes I noticed rubbing on the interior of the wheel well. No one else has mentioned this but it happens.
When I changed my brakes I noticed rubbing on the interior of the wheel well. No one else has mentioned this but it happens.
Last edited by jaleels; 03-16-15 at 08:04 PM.
#134
Racer
The ltx tires raises the center of gravity higher on th gx. The vehicle does not need to be any higher. The higher center of gravity does not inspire confidence on the road. The ride on the tires is not that different from the original tires. I should have kept the original spare tire, there was nothing wrong with it. The tires are ok and handle curbs and off roading very well, but the rubbing is annoying.
When I changed my brakes I noticed rubbing on the interior of the wheel well. No one else has mentioned this but it happens.
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When I changed my brakes I noticed rubbing on the interior of the wheel well. No one else has mentioned this but it happens.
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#135
I plan on having the smallest tire available put on my spare wheel to fit inside my duel exhaust set up (I just can't seem to get around to it ).
The spare tire is obviously temporary so what is the problem with this type of set up?