GX460 - Tire Size Comparison Thread
#121
Driver School Candidate
275/65/18 Toyo Open Country
Dobinsons shocks & springs, JBA OffRoad front upper control arms, 1" spacers with stock wheels, Toyo open Country A/T 275/65/18.
Really frustrated at this point. Installed the tires on stock suspension about a 7 months ago knowing I would be lifting it when it came due to replace the suspension. Did some trimming, still had rubbing issues though. Figured the lift would solve the rubbing problems up front.
Installed the shocks and springs. Still had some rubbing. Originally ordered Freedom OffRoad upper control arms, but they had shipping delays and after 3 weeks still couldn't give me an arrival date. Canceled the order and ordered some from JBA. Got here in under 2 weeks. Got them installed and got the truck aligned and now it seems there is even more rubbing. Trimmed the rear running boards more, cut out the front bottom portion of the fender liners, but the wind noise is horrible now. Fronts still have some rubbing with more rubbing on lean in while cornering. I'm really not sure what to do at this point. I'm looking at moving down to 17" wheels and tires, but really didn't want to spend the money on new wheels right now. Plus the Toyo's are kind of sketchy in the rain. Also, the radiator started leaking and failed the pressure test at the dealer when I took it to get aligned. Ordered an all aluminum radiator for $300. If I'm going to do drain the coolant, may as well replace the water pump, hoses, thermostat and replace the gasket known for failure under the intake. Plus there's an oil leak at the front of the motor I'm going to have tackle next year. The leather on the front seats are really showing their age and need replaced (thanks Lexus for choosing almost white leather). All this at 137,000 miles. My 100 series Land Cruiser went over 160k miles and needed nothing aside from timing belt/water pump and spark plugs.
- End Rant
Really frustrated at this point. Installed the tires on stock suspension about a 7 months ago knowing I would be lifting it when it came due to replace the suspension. Did some trimming, still had rubbing issues though. Figured the lift would solve the rubbing problems up front.
Installed the shocks and springs. Still had some rubbing. Originally ordered Freedom OffRoad upper control arms, but they had shipping delays and after 3 weeks still couldn't give me an arrival date. Canceled the order and ordered some from JBA. Got here in under 2 weeks. Got them installed and got the truck aligned and now it seems there is even more rubbing. Trimmed the rear running boards more, cut out the front bottom portion of the fender liners, but the wind noise is horrible now. Fronts still have some rubbing with more rubbing on lean in while cornering. I'm really not sure what to do at this point. I'm looking at moving down to 17" wheels and tires, but really didn't want to spend the money on new wheels right now. Plus the Toyo's are kind of sketchy in the rain. Also, the radiator started leaking and failed the pressure test at the dealer when I took it to get aligned. Ordered an all aluminum radiator for $300. If I'm going to do drain the coolant, may as well replace the water pump, hoses, thermostat and replace the gasket known for failure under the intake. Plus there's an oil leak at the front of the motor I'm going to have tackle next year. The leather on the front seats are really showing their age and need replaced (thanks Lexus for choosing almost white leather). All this at 137,000 miles. My 100 series Land Cruiser went over 160k miles and needed nothing aside from timing belt/water pump and spark plugs.
- End Rant
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Piney1 (08-27-22)
#122
Dobinsons shocks & springs, JBA OffRoad front upper control arms, 1" spacers with stock wheels, Toyo open Country A/T 275/65/18.
Really frustrated at this point. Installed the tires on stock suspension about a 7 months ago knowing I would be lifting it when it came due to replace the suspension. Did some trimming, still had rubbing issues though. Figured the lift would solve the rubbing problems up front.
Installed the shocks and springs. Still had some rubbing. Originally ordered Freedom OffRoad upper control arms, but they had shipping delays and after 3 weeks still couldn't give me an arrival date. Canceled the order and ordered some from JBA. Got here in under 2 weeks. Got them installed and got the truck aligned and now it seems there is even more rubbing. Trimmed the rear running boards more, cut out the front bottom portion of the fender liners, but the wind noise is horrible now. Fronts still have some rubbing with more rubbing on lean in while cornering. I'm really not sure what to do at this point. I'm looking at moving down to 17" wheels and tires, but really didn't want to spend the money on new wheels right now. Plus the Toyo's are kind of sketchy in the rain. Also, the radiator started leaking and failed the pressure test at the dealer when I took it to get aligned. Ordered an all aluminum radiator for $300. If I'm going to do drain the coolant, may as well replace the water pump, hoses, thermostat and replace the gasket known for failure under the intake. Plus there's an oil leak at the front of the motor I'm going to have tackle next year. The leather on the front seats are really showing their age and need replaced (thanks Lexus for choosing almost white leather). All this at 137,000 miles. My 100 series Land Cruiser went over 160k miles and needed nothing aside from timing belt/water pump and spark plugs.
- End Rant
Really frustrated at this point. Installed the tires on stock suspension about a 7 months ago knowing I would be lifting it when it came due to replace the suspension. Did some trimming, still had rubbing issues though. Figured the lift would solve the rubbing problems up front.
Installed the shocks and springs. Still had some rubbing. Originally ordered Freedom OffRoad upper control arms, but they had shipping delays and after 3 weeks still couldn't give me an arrival date. Canceled the order and ordered some from JBA. Got here in under 2 weeks. Got them installed and got the truck aligned and now it seems there is even more rubbing. Trimmed the rear running boards more, cut out the front bottom portion of the fender liners, but the wind noise is horrible now. Fronts still have some rubbing with more rubbing on lean in while cornering. I'm really not sure what to do at this point. I'm looking at moving down to 17" wheels and tires, but really didn't want to spend the money on new wheels right now. Plus the Toyo's are kind of sketchy in the rain. Also, the radiator started leaking and failed the pressure test at the dealer when I took it to get aligned. Ordered an all aluminum radiator for $300. If I'm going to do drain the coolant, may as well replace the water pump, hoses, thermostat and replace the gasket known for failure under the intake. Plus there's an oil leak at the front of the motor I'm going to have tackle next year. The leather on the front seats are really showing their age and need replaced (thanks Lexus for choosing almost white leather). All this at 137,000 miles. My 100 series Land Cruiser went over 160k miles and needed nothing aside from timing belt/water pump and spark plugs.
- End Rant
What tire would be considered better for the rain?
Also waiting for my Dobinson 2.5 front and 1.75 rear.
What specs on your lift? Looks great btw.
#123
Driver School Candidate
Upper control arms are from JBA Off-road direct and quality is excellent.
Install went smooth aside from one bolt for the rear track bar where it attached to the axle. Axle shifted to the right 3/4" after the shocks and springs were on and I had to spend $50 for a heavy duty ratchet strap and axle loop just to move it over and get the bolt lined up.
Tires are Open Country A/T that I picked up for $500 from a guy who only drove on them for less than a month.
Pretty much decided I'm going to downsize to 17" wheels and tires. Looking at a tire with more directional siping in the tread pattern instead of a true block pattern with a full AT tire.
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Siblue (09-29-21)
#126
Driver School Candidate
Looks Great! Does the 275/65/18 fit in the spare tire location? Do you have hitch? Have you had any problems since adding this size? Thinking about going to this size as well. I just need the spare to fit with my class IV hitch.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thank you
#127
Driver School Candidate
Here are some updates:
Wheels: 18” Lexus F-Sport
Tires: Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Size: 275/65/18 passenger
Mods needed:
Notes:
Wheels: 18” Lexus F-Sport
Tires: Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Size: 275/65/18 passenger
Mods needed:
- Low profile bolt pulled back with zip ties
- Driver side needs the front fender liner pushed forward or heat gun (haven’t had time for this). I’ll do both sides
- Only rubs when reversing at almost full lock.
Notes:
- 275/65/18 at 34 PSI does not fit underneath with the OEM hitch. I ran out of time this morning to try something else.
Did you ever get the 275/65/18 to fit in the spare tire location with hitch? I have a class IV factory hitch on my 2011 GX and wanting to do the same tire size. Any feedback is greatly appreciated
#128
Driver School Candidate
Looks Great! Does the 275/65/18 fit in the spare tire location? Do you have hitch? Have you had any problems since adding this size? Thinking about going to this size as well. I just need the spare to fit with my class IV hitch.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thank you
#129
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
Looks Great! Does the 275/65/18 fit in the spare tire location? Do you have hitch? Have you had any problems since adding this size? Thinking about going to this size as well. I just need the spare to fit with my class IV hitch.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thank you
#130
Great thread with a lot of information. I am currently on trd off road wheels with 265/70r17 Falken wildpeaks stock suspension. Have some rubbing in reverse and at full lock but I have not done any trimming yet. Have the side steps removed since I have slee sliders. The spare fit deflated new and inflated after 5k miles.
Has anyone tried running 285/75r17s? Toyo has them in C rating and was looking at them for my next set. I really like the 255/85r17s but they only come in E rating which seems too stiff.
Has anyone tried running 285/75r17s? Toyo has them in C rating and was looking at them for my next set. I really like the 255/85r17s but they only come in E rating which seems too stiff.
#131
Great thread with a lot of information. I am currently on trd off road wheels with 265/70r17 Falken wildpeaks stock suspension. Have some rubbing in reverse and at full lock but I have not done any trimming yet. Have the side steps removed since I have slee sliders. The spare fit deflated new and inflated after 5k miles.
Has anyone tried running 285/75r17s? Toyo has them in C rating and was looking at them for my next set. I really like the 255/85r17s but they only come in E rating which seems too stiff.
Has anyone tried running 285/75r17s? Toyo has them in C rating and was looking at them for my next set. I really like the 255/85r17s but they only come in E rating which seems too stiff.
#132
Here are a couple recent pics from a trail nearby. I am sorry I can't find a regular driveway picture. I am on IG as @trailadventurz where I got more pics and videos of how this performs offroad with a stock suspension.
#133
275/65 R18s
I was preparing to purchase spacers for my Lexus GX460 tire upgrade however, after installing the Michelin Defender LTX 275/65 R18s - spacers seem much less necessary. The Michelin Defender physically and visually fills the wheelwell quite well with no rub. Very pleased with the performance.
Michelin Defender LTX
Installed.
Michelin Defender LTX
Installed.