Tire Size Help.

[brasgaucho]

I need some help picking a tire size for my 2001 LC 100.
Since I live in central Oregon a good all season / snow tire performer is a must.
My current options are:
Wrangler Duratrac
Bf Goodrich t/a ko2
Cooper a/t3

As of now I don’t plan on a lift, maybe a 2” in the future…
I also don’t care for bigger tires since mileage and power I think will suffer.
Should I go with the original size 275/70/16 ? ( available only on t/a ko2 )
I’m leaning towards 265/75/16 a bit narrower, but better on snow and gas mileage… and it will be available on duratrac and cooper.
Or should I go with 285/75/75/16, which will be available on Wrangler Duratrac
Bf Goodrich t/a ko2 and Cooper a/t3 ?


Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[ozmanyyy]

I went with 285/75-16 Cooper Discoverer AT3's. The ride/power is great and there was no difference in mileage. I've used them off road, on the beach and in lots of new england snow and love them. When I got them, I didn't have a lift and they filled in the wells quite nicely. I recently got a lift and I could definitely go up a size but for the ratio of street to off road, I'm not going to bother.

Good luck, those are all great tires.

Oz

 

[brasgaucho]

Appreciate your reply Oz.
It seams like 285/75-16 is the way to go according to my research, just wondering if anyone has tested the 265/75-16...

 

[JohnnyS]

My vote is for 285/75-16 KO2s

 

[temple]

I have loved all my duratrac's. Quiet and good all around.

 

[lowbudgetlc100]

i havent drove the bfg on the snow yet but i really like them on and off road very quiet. im running 285 75 16

 

[brasgaucho]

Thanks for the replies.
Just got the LC last month with 139k. I have changed all fluids, new front rotors/pads. timing belt will be done in two weeks than new tires and battery.