Tires
^^^^IMHO, a bad idea:
1, A hard to find size in a summer tire. The Pirelli is the only summer tire I'm aware of in that size.
2. 295/40/21 needs at least a 10" wide wheel. The stock LC wheel is 9½" wide.
3. The OD (outer diameter) of the stock 275/35/21 tire is 28.5". It's 30.3" for a 295/40/21. That to me is too far out of spec. - Note: I run a 295/35/21 on 10.5" wide wheels and that OD is 29.1"
1, A hard to find size in a summer tire. The Pirelli is the only summer tire I'm aware of in that size.
2. 295/40/21 needs at least a 10" wide wheel. The stock LC wheel is 9½" wide.
3. The OD (outer diameter) of the stock 275/35/21 tire is 28.5". It's 30.3" for a 295/40/21. That to me is too far out of spec. - Note: I run a 295/35/21 on 10.5" wide wheels and that OD is 29.1"
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From: SG
Just putting this question out there in case anyone has already tried it
Has anyone tried putting more meat on their tyres for better compliance/ride comfort while at stock ride height? There seems to be enough of a fender gap to accommodate this but of course I can't be sure
Something like 245/45/21s on the front and 275/40/21s or even 285/40/21s on the rear?
Has anyone tried putting more meat on their tyres for better compliance/ride comfort while at stock ride height? There seems to be enough of a fender gap to accommodate this but of course I can't be sure
Something like 245/45/21s on the front and 275/40/21s or even 285/40/21s on the rear?
Last edited by breplica; Mar 5, 2022 at 01:35 AM.
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From: texas
Hello!
This is my first post. I have a LC 500 dynamic package ordered that thankfully has not been canceled by the company as of now. I was wondering if its possible to check what tires they will put onto the vehicle while production is happening, or if we can give them a preference. I will be talking to my sales rep tomorrow about this as well, but I just wanted to see if anyone in the community tried to inquire anything similar to this. If nothing can be done, I hope I get the Michelins!
MB
This is my first post. I have a LC 500 dynamic package ordered that thankfully has not been canceled by the company as of now. I was wondering if its possible to check what tires they will put onto the vehicle while production is happening, or if we can give them a preference. I will be talking to my sales rep tomorrow about this as well, but I just wanted to see if anyone in the community tried to inquire anything similar to this. If nothing can be done, I hope I get the Michelins!
MB
Hello!
This is my first post. I have a LC 500 dynamic package ordered that thankfully has not been canceled by the company as of now. I was wondering if its possible to check what tires they will put onto the vehicle while production is happening, or if we can give them a preference. I will be talking to my sales rep tomorrow about this as well, but I just wanted to see if anyone in the community tried to inquire anything similar to this. If nothing can be done, I hope I get the Michelins!
MB
This is my first post. I have a LC 500 dynamic package ordered that thankfully has not been canceled by the company as of now. I was wondering if its possible to check what tires they will put onto the vehicle while production is happening, or if we can give them a preference. I will be talking to my sales rep tomorrow about this as well, but I just wanted to see if anyone in the community tried to inquire anything similar to this. If nothing can be done, I hope I get the Michelins!
MB
i doubt you'll be able to influence what comes from the factory, but MAYBE the dealer will be able to swap out tires.
mine came with dunlops and they're fine except a bit noisy on rough roads. obviously i've not experienced any other tires to compare.
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From: ON
first off, congrats on the order! another DH pkg owner here.
i doubt you'll be able to influence what comes from the factory, but MAYBE the dealer will be able to swap out tires.
mine came with dunlops and they're fine except a bit noisy on rough roads. obviously i've not experienced any other tires to compare.
i doubt you'll be able to influence what comes from the factory, but MAYBE the dealer will be able to swap out tires.
mine came with dunlops and they're fine except a bit noisy on rough roads. obviously i've not experienced any other tires to compare.