Larger than stock tires?
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Larger than stock tires?
Is anybody here running larger diameter tires? I am thinking of going to a 285/55/20 on
my 2008 LX570 but knowing how sensitive some vehicle sensors/electronics are, I wanted to know what others have experienced with this model. I know some folks have run 305/35/24 which are a little over 1" taller than stock and wanted to hear feedback. TIA
my 2008 LX570 but knowing how sensitive some vehicle sensors/electronics are, I wanted to know what others have experienced with this model. I know some folks have run 305/35/24 which are a little over 1" taller than stock and wanted to hear feedback. TIA
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I am currently running 275/65r20 Cooper Zeon LTZs on my 2013. I have had only minor rubbing on the front mud flap (it protrudes a bit off the wheel well on my LX) when I am reversing and turning the wheel in the neutral height. Interesting enough, I have had no rubbing in my driveway when I lower it.
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I am currently running 275/65r20 Cooper Zeon LTZs on my 2013. I have had only minor rubbing on the front mud flap (it protrudes a bit off the wheel well on my LX) when I am reversing and turning the wheel in the neutral height. Interesting enough, I have had no rubbing in my driveway when I lower it.
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I am not sure about the shift points, because I only had the stock tires on for >1000 miles. But I have not noticed any difference, besides that they ride a little rougher (which was expected). The stock tires to me felt like riding on marshmallows, the all terrains feel a bit more proper and still is a more comfortable ride than any other vehicle on the road.
I did not have the speedo re-calibrated, but I am personally not very concerned with a change of a few MPH.
I did not have the speedo re-calibrated, but I am personally not very concerned with a change of a few MPH.
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I am currently running 275/65r20 Cooper Zeon LTZs on my 2013. I have had only minor rubbing on the front mud flap (it protrudes a bit off the wheel well on my LX) when I am reversing and turning the wheel in the neutral height. Interesting enough, I have had no rubbing in my driveway when I lower it.
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Couple of questions? How do you like these tires with the AVS and AHC? The reason I ask is stock tires weigh 41 lbs, and these tires weigh 53 lbs. Just want to know how the LX handles that additional unsprung weight? Your the only owner I have found that has these big AT tires on a LX and I am looking at options so your input would be great. How long have you been running the larger tires? Any rubbing or negative?
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I recently purchased a 2014 LX. I am also interested in putting larger tires on the LX. I was looking at either 285/55R20 or maybe 285/60R20 AT tires on.
For the mean time, I replace the stock Dunlop tires with the 285/50R20 Cooper Zeon LTZ tires I pulled off of my old vehicle before I sold it.
I actually think the ride is better with the Coopers on, and I like the look of the tires a lot more. I usually keep the AVS in the normal position.
I am looking at either the BFG AT K/02 (when the size is available) or the Goodyear All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar. I had the Goodyear SilentArmor on an LR3 and absolutely loved them.
For the mean time, I replace the stock Dunlop tires with the 285/50R20 Cooper Zeon LTZ tires I pulled off of my old vehicle before I sold it.
I actually think the ride is better with the Coopers on, and I like the look of the tires a lot more. I usually keep the AVS in the normal position.
I am looking at either the BFG AT K/02 (when the size is available) or the Goodyear All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar. I had the Goodyear SilentArmor on an LR3 and absolutely loved them.
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I recently purchased a 2014 LX. I am also interested in putting larger tires on the LX. I was looking at either 285/55R20 or maybe 285/60R20 AT tires on.
For the mean time, I replace the stock Dunlop tires with the 285/50R20 Cooper Zeon LTZ tires I pulled off of my old vehicle before I sold it.
I actually think the ride is better with the Coopers on, and I like the look of the tires a lot more. I usually keep the AVS in the normal position.
I am looking at either the BFG AT K/02 (when the size is available) or the Goodyear All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar. I had the Goodyear SilentArmor on an LR3 and absolutely loved them.
For the mean time, I replace the stock Dunlop tires with the 285/50R20 Cooper Zeon LTZ tires I pulled off of my old vehicle before I sold it.
I actually think the ride is better with the Coopers on, and I like the look of the tires a lot more. I usually keep the AVS in the normal position.
I am looking at either the BFG AT K/02 (when the size is available) or the Goodyear All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar. I had the Goodyear SilentArmor on an LR3 and absolutely loved them.
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It looks like Amazon is putting the shipping weight of the 285/50R20 Zeon at 50lbs. Lighter than I would have expected.
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275/55/20 Dura techs weigh around 48 lbs. They are good looking tires. On another forum a guy that had the 60 series said he doubted I would be able to "see" a difference between "55" series and "60" series. Since I'm not going off road I will end up with either Bridgeston Alenza's in the stock size or the MicHelin LTX AT'S in 275/55/20 size.
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I wimped out and ordered a set of stock 285/50/20 MicHelin Latitude 112V, designed for my LX570 and should be good for 40k miles rated for 55K miles. All reviews indicate great handling, quiet, on road tire.
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I recently purchased a 2014 LX. I am also interested in putting larger tires on the LX. I was looking at either 285/55R20 or maybe 285/60R20 AT tires on.
For the mean time, I replace the stock Dunlop tires with the 285/50R20 Cooper Zeon LTZ tires I pulled off of my old vehicle before I sold it.
I actually think the ride is better with the Coopers on, and I like the look of the tires a lot more. I usually keep the AVS in the normal position.
I am looking at either the BFG AT K/02 (when the size is available) or the Goodyear All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar. I had the Goodyear SilentArmor on an LR3 and absolutely loved them.
For the mean time, I replace the stock Dunlop tires with the 285/50R20 Cooper Zeon LTZ tires I pulled off of my old vehicle before I sold it.
I actually think the ride is better with the Coopers on, and I like the look of the tires a lot more. I usually keep the AVS in the normal position.
I am looking at either the BFG AT K/02 (when the size is available) or the Goodyear All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar. I had the Goodyear SilentArmor on an LR3 and absolutely loved them.
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