Should I keep the 275/65 or go to 285/65?

Looking to replace my stock tires on my 2018 tundra. Current size is 275/65/18. I plan on keeping the stock wheels. I am looking at the following 4 Should I keep the 275/65 or go to 285/65 ? I do not have any suspension modifications.

Cooper discover at3 xlt
Cooper discover at 4s
Cooper discover atp II
Falken Wildpeak at3/w

 

Easiest, cheapest route is keeping the stock size. If you want to stay P rated for the lighter weight and softer ride, you’ll probably have to stay stock size. The larger sizes are offered almost exclusively as LTs. They are heavy, ride a little stiffer and more expensive. Mostly on road driving? Stay stock size. Do some off-roading and are concerned with tire punctures? LTs are tougher and provide more puncture protection. Non-issue for towing as either is rated for what the Tundra can pull / carry. LTs stiffer sidewall may make the towing experience feel more controlled.

 

I just went through this decision as well and will second the thoughts above. I ended up staying with the stock size and chose the WildPeaks in LT load rating (116T). It has been great. I didn't have to worry about any suspension mods or recalibration of the speedo. The aggressive sidewall looks great and they are only slightly more noisy than the tires on my wife's mini-van.

 

Ok,awesome. Ya I only tow a handful of times a year and just looking for some better traction in the rain and snow. Thanks

 

Here’s my vote, once again, for the wildpeaks.

 

Toyo Open Country AT 3 are a good tire as well. But of the 3 the Falken will be more off road oriented, a little noisier on highway compared to the Cooper AT3

 

P 275 /65 R18 116T SL RBL would be your suggestion if towing only a handful times a year and no serious offroading?

 

I put some General Grabber APT 275/70/18 on my '20 SR5 4x4. Filled the wheel well a bit more with no rubbing and give it a better, slightly more aggressive look. Stock suspension.

 

This is what I would recommend. Primarily because it keeps things more or less stock which helps the truck work as designed, which should lead to a longer life.

 

Pitchers man, pitchers!!

 

Ohhh, you think you're sooooo clever... Well the joke's on you smart guy.

I said "Pitchers" plural, and you only showed one pitcher, singular. HA!




Nice try though, you were SO close, but...

 

Haha, I tried, couldn't figure out how to get two gifs to post.

 

Hey, at least you tried.

 

Just for the hell of it! And this time, plural!

 

See there, now you're gettin' it!! SOOOO much better!

 

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You asked for more than one but one is all you get. Lol
One can purchase a more aggressive tire but the purpose of my post and pic is that you can get a good ride with stock suspension and fill those huge fender wells a bit more than factory. Just another option for tire size for the OP.

 

Fortunately BillyB helped out with the pics a couple posts up ^^^

Yeah, this is kinda the way I'm leaning, maybe bump up one notch from stock, maybe raise the front up a notch with some 6112's or something, but staying pretty close to stock.

As much as I'd like to lift it and put on some 35's, I just don't need that... and I definitely don't want to spend the money and take the mileage hit.

Looks good! Those tall sides and huge fender wells do need to be filled out a bit to look better proportioned.