2015 trd pro tires question

What's up guys, I'm going to be looking at a 2015 tacoma trd pro and I just had a question regarding the tires.

If I understand correctly, they come from the factory with LT265/70R16 BFG all terrain tires. I'm pretty sure they are E rated tires which are about 50 pounds for the ko2.

Has anyone made the swap to the same size in a standard load all terrain such as the wild peak at3w, grabber atx etc?

I'm just looking for a lighter weight tire in the same size, that will hopefully net better mpg and improve driveability. Any thoughts/comments are greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

I'm waiting to see the truck in person, so I haven't seen the tires yet, but they look like the original tires that came on it.

When I entered the VIN on Toyota's website, the tires come up as LT in front of the size, doesnt that mean E load? As opposed to P metric?

As far as off roading, it's primary going to be driven on the street. Very light off roading including gravel roads and occasionally in the snow. (On the rare days we get it and I still have to go into work)

 

I was wrong they were sold with BFG tires on those rims which were technically "Accessories" on a factory truck.

SL tires have the same dimensions as LT tires except for tread depth, so they will 100% work.

I was happy with my cooper at3 4s tires for how quiet they were, they just didnt handle the offroad abuse I put on them.

Falkens and grabbers are good choices as well. They are cheaper, lighter and look almost the same.

 

Gotcha, yeah in leaning towards the Falkens or general tires. I'm just looking for the lightest tire out of the all terrains in standard load and oem sizing hoping to get best fuel economy out of those. Thanks

 

@Johnny919 it is absolutely acceptable to install a P metric or hard metric tire like a 265/70R-16 Michelin Defender LTX M/S that weighs 38lbs and has a low rolling resistance for better gas mileage through the life of the tire. It would also ride much more forgiving than a LT load range E ten ply tire. Don't hesitate to D.M. us for more information.

 

Do you have any experience with the Firestone destination LE3 or know anyone who does? At only 35 pounds, it's 3 pounds lighter than the Michelins per tire.

I feel like I'm down to that tire as being the lightest highway all season, and I'm down to the wild peaks and grabber atx for all terrains as they are the lightest in their category and are severe snow service rated.

Any other input of anyone who has any experience with any of those tires are welcome!

 

@Johnny919 the great thing about our new partnership with Tire Rack, I can use their tire testing and customer reviews. Check out this link. Michelin VS Firestone. I hope this helps.

 

Hmm link doesn't appear to work? It shows up but it says "We found (0) tires for:265/70R16 (FRONT) & 255/40R17 (REAR)"

Doesn't say anything about Michelin vs Firestone.