Light Truck tires on 2025 TRD Sport?

So I bought this truck two weeks ago and had the dealer mount up something that would handle Colorado high-country snow better than the showroom tires. They put on some Kenda LT275/70R18s. Although they look great the ride is really bouncy and they don't do well at all on ice. Snow yes, ice ... no. And of course the speedo/odo are now off by about 5%.

The show room tires are 265/65R18 and had a nicer ride on the test-drive. Do you think the fact that the Kendas are Light-Truck tires is to blame?

What's a better solution? I'm afraid the jarring ride will create early squeaks and rattles on this brand-new truck.

Max

 

What load rating did they put on? Is it a C load? or E load?

 

I presume that's on the sidewall somwhere ... Let me look.

Max

 

You could try General Graber 285/70/R18 in load size C if the weight of the E rated isn't giving you a compliant ride. I think those weigh in a 46 or 48 pounds. Sure it might not be the best tire, but it's one of the lightest in that size, and I heard people running those on the Tundra, and are the OEM tire on F-150 Tremor. The 2025 configurator says the Tremor gets that size BFGs, which is wrong or Ford switched tire manufacturers. If those exist you could try the BFG.

 

I'm only seeing those in E load on a quick google search. If you aren't offroading and needing a super robust tire, or hauling super heavy (like me), E loads are unnecessary and give a really stiff ride. Check your tire pressure, too. They can be aired up to like 85 pounds for max load, but prolly need 30 for street/unloaded use.

 

These are load range E.

Max

 

Yeah, sounds like you lost a lot of your ride quality going to those tires, which is pretty normal for those. A lot of folks on here dislike E load for that reason, that and usually having worse mileage since they can weight a lot more. There are pros and cons to those tires... but your needs don't seem to align with the pros, and you just have to deal with the cons.

 

Would these things be more appropriate on a Tundra? I trying to think of reasons a Toyota dealer would have them in stock.

Max

 

Did you mention to the dealer you wanted to tow or hit some rocky trails?
If your sticking to pavement or forest service roads C load or SL tires are good for your needs.
This site is good for comparing tires and prices, weights.

 

No way. I just said I needed tires that were good in the snow. :-\

 

They should have told you about Falken AT3w, new KO3, or Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT, the Toyo AT3 as well. In your original tire size you have more choice in lighter tires, SL and C instead of mainly E load.

 

Well, these things are coming off as soon as I think the snow's done. Then I'll try to sellem.

 

The KO3 in 265 70 18 is E load but only 55lbs.

the good thing is you can run a bunch of different tire sizes on the new Gen, just depends what’s important to you.

 

Load range E tires belong on an F250, IMO way too much tire for a Tacoma. I had Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac load range C on a third gen Taco and they rode good and were good in the snow. No need for max pressure on the LR C unless you are hauling a load or trailering.

 

Get some real snow tires (Blizzak LTs) and swap them in every winter. It’s a huge world of difference in how well they perform compared to an all terrain tire.

 

What’s the tire pressure?