MountainBiker
Experience Seeker
I have a completely stock 2000 4Runner, and need some decent AT tires. I'm looking at the Dura Trac ( load range C), and these two tire sizes are on my mind. the 245/75 should be identical in diameter to the original tires (265/70). If they end up too narrow within the LTD fender flares, I would add some spacers to push them out. Sure, I'd like to get the 235/85-16 tires, but AFAIK they are only available in load range E, and that seems too stiff to me for such a light vehicle.
The 265/75 would add a little ground clearance, so that is nice, but the 245/75 Dura Tracs are 5 lbs lighter each, which is a huge plus to me. If I add a lift in the future, it will be very mild, +2" max, and heavy bumpers with a winch are not part of the plan.
Keep in mind that I'm coming from a very cushy Subaru Forester and motorcycles. So I pack very light, and I appreciate a decent ride. I'm not into rock crawling, and I never damaged the wimpy AT tires on the Forester, so the strength of the load range C tires doesn't worry me.
So what are the thoughts on those two tire sizes for my needs?
The 265/75 would add a little ground clearance, so that is nice, but the 245/75 Dura Tracs are 5 lbs lighter each, which is a huge plus to me. If I add a lift in the future, it will be very mild, +2" max, and heavy bumpers with a winch are not part of the plan.
Keep in mind that I'm coming from a very cushy Subaru Forester and motorcycles. So I pack very light, and I appreciate a decent ride. I'm not into rock crawling, and I never damaged the wimpy AT tires on the Forester, so the strength of the load range C tires doesn't worry me.
So what are the thoughts on those two tire sizes for my needs?
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