Big tires on 4cylinder SR

He said he wanted 265/75/16 KO2s.

I thought that was an E only size for that specific tire.

 

I may be incorrect. I was pricing out options and the salesman told me it was available. It's not really a common size so I would be surprised if it was available in a C-rated but 70/16 is definitely available in C.

 

I'm running 265 75 16s on my 2016 4 cylinder 5 Speed 4x4. Possibly thinking about upgrading to 255 85 16 cooper st Maxx, a 33" tire here in the spring!

 

Corey, check out a 255/75/17 also.

BFGs here in that size (mounted) were the same 10.5 inch width as my 265/75 but were 1.5" taller (32 inches).

 

If I keep my truck lifted that'll be the size I go with. 255/75/17.

Tons of load rating and tread options in that size, unlike a 255/85/16 or 255/80/17, and tires are about the same price as 265/75/16.

 

That's a good idea but I like my bronze wheels way to much to go to a 17" wheel.... but that 255 75 17 is only a 32" tire not a 33"...

 

35x12.5x15 KM2s and 529 gears in my 99' 2.7 5 spd.

 

Indeed.

I mentioned it because it's significantly taller and still more 2.7 friendly than an E rated 33.

#yolo

 

A 255 85 16 cooper st maxx only weighs In at 54 lbs. and currently my p rated 265 75 16 falken wild peak at3w weighs 44lbs.

 

255/75/17

Would not buy again. Aestetically awesome, but not enough meat for braking. The tires lock up far too easily.

 

$254 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Radial - LT265/75R16 112Q

https://www.amazon.com/Goodyear-Wra...&sr=1-1&keywords=goodyear+wrangler+265/75/R16

I have had these Goodyear's on my wish list for my next set of tires.

 

Following this thread. I'm wondering the same about my 2.7L. I want to get some kind of 33" MT, but may have to settle for something a little smaller and lighter. I currently have a 3" lift with 245/75r16, but am planning to go up to a 6" MaxTrac lift. I am concerned that the 6" MaxTrac lift will look goofy with 245 tires. I am considering 275, 285, and 295. I'd prefer some 285 or 295 tires, but am not sure if the little 2.7L can handle them.

 

#yolo

 

That's the first time I've seen Yolo in a long time. I was beginning to wonder if people just stopped saying it, or if they had finally all died off. Looks like there's still some around!

 

I ran Toyo M/T on my 2016 SR and it was miserable. The power loss was awful.

I'd go no bigger than 265/70 17's.

Stick with an A/T.

Cooper/Toyo/Falken

The Cooper S/T Max is a great tire but E and weighs in at 55lbs. You will notice it for sure.

 

That doesn't make any sense. The contact patch is longer and wider than my stock 245/75r16, and those have plenty of "meat" for braking.

 

I agree with you. I'm still surprised by it. And the tires are just 39lbs. But i'll lock up those brakes with relative firmness every time. Especially downhill. And they've hurt me 2-3mpg. I'll do a 265/70 next.

 

That just means they have crappy traction, which won't have much to do with the size unless they use different compounds for different sizes.

Sidewall stiffness could play into that a little bit but probably not much if the road is reasonably smooth.

 

if having good fuel economy, a quiet ride, great cornering grip, and good accelerating and braking grip matter to you then I would recommend a set of Michelin Premier LTXs. Theyre SUV tires but they get the best ratings of any suv tire in rain (9.5) and snow (8.8) as rated by tire rack professional tire testers. Overall they are one of the highest rated tires of any type in any category on tire rack. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Premier+LTX

 

I'm still looking for the perfect 33" that works with my 2.7...

In the mean time, I went with Goodyear Trailrunner AT 265/75 weighing in at 37lbs! I was running 235/85's (47lbs) before my lift..The return of power to the 2.7 feels good.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...WTRATOWL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Photo: Wheelers 8-pk, 5100s on the 2nd setting with OME 880's