275/50R21? only one brand for that size??
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I agree, low profile tires give shallow tread depth, stiffer ride, smaller contact patch, weaker, higher price, I could go on. This is a heavy truck that benefits from sidewall especially if you ever want to go offroad.
Last edited by Chocolate; 09-15-16 at 01:12 PM.
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If you are not a serious offroader the stock OEM tires and wheel look good and perform quite well.
Only one tire maker makes that size for now.
AND they look so much better
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If you want to do more offroading and still keep your LX highway friendly, you can try something like Michelin LTX A/T 2. This is probably the most highway friendly AT tire. It's still probably more comfortable on highway comparing to 21" tires. I use these tires (275/65R18) on '16 Land Cruiser 18" wheels (quite cheap on eBay).
I still think that tires like this look much better on a body on frame SUV with a solid rear axle which was originally designed for quite difficult terrain (yes, they put some expensive leather, wood, electronics etc. on it later but it did not change its character so much).
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Best of both worlds?
Standard OEM wheels are 20" and come shod with Michelins, seems perfect to me. Unfortunately, LX are mostly ordered with the 21" by dealers, sort of like the omnipresent, obtrusive rear seat entertainment screens. YMMV.
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Awesome in inclement weather.
Options give the dealer good margins.
Last edited by hankinid; 09-16-16 at 07:41 PM.
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Yes, you are right. I could probably live with 20" if not used offroad. 21" wheels is a nonsense. I haven't seen '16 LX with 20" wheels yet.
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Not a fan of the 20" OEM Dunlops on the 2008-15 LX (I don't believe you were either). I don't know if these 21" Dunlops are any better, but I just have to say this thing is beautiful. Very nice photo!
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Thanks very much. I would not change a thing about it. Have got more compliments on my 2016 LX than any LX I have owned.
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