Need some schooling on tires

Folks,


Please bare with me as I'm very new to the truck/lift scene. I recently picked up a 13 DCSB Prerunner and bought the 18x9 BFD's. I'm trying to find the "right" tire size/brand for me and had a few questions:

• I've read a lot about people getting 275/65/18s. Would a all-season tire give me the better MPG than say a all-terrain tire or M.T tire?
• If the answer to above is yes, is there a tire that looks tough (ie. duratrac) but is a all performance tire?
• I don't plan on lifting my truck... would 275/65/18 be the best size or should I go smaller? I don't mind trimming my fender a little but I do want to avoid excessive trimming
• Would going to a smaller size (265/60/18) increase my mpg?

Your thoughts and input are greaty appreciated

Edwin

 

1. Yes
2. Probably the closest thing to a hybrid street/all terrain tire is the Cooper Zeon LTZ
3. Go smaller. 265/65/18. I had to trim to fit 275/65/18s with 1.75" lift
4. Yes.

 

Thanks KPT. I'm still deciding if I want 265/65 on the 5100s at 0.85 or 275/65 at 1.75. Can you share the difference in mpg when you went from 265 to 275? Did you lose some mpg? Were both tires 6 ply? Thanks

Edwin

 

Thanks KPT. I'm still deciding if I want 265/65 on the 5100s at 0.85 or 275/65 at 1.75. Can you share the difference in mpg when you went from 265 to 275? Did you lose some mpg? Were both tires 6 ply? Thanks

Edwin

 

MPG is not a priority of mine, so i didnt notice if there was a difference.