Another thread on Tires

So question I have is would you recommend E1 or would I be ok with XL rated tires for my new 22. Was looking at 285/60r20 but I would have to get E1 where if I drop down to 275/60r20 I can go down to XL and also save on weight. I haven’t seen anywhere that it recommends E1 for the tundras. Sorry if it’s been asked before or if a stupid question.

 

I would depend on if you pull or haul heavy loads. Tundras don't come with E rated tires. For everyday driving and occasional pulling or hauling the XL's will be just fine IMO. I replaced my factory tires with 275/65 20 KO 2's on the facotry rims and they are E rated. overall height is 34.10 and .4 wider. No lift and no rub. Some will say you will get a better ride with the XL because of softer sidewall but I run mine at 44 to 45 lbs and they ride great. I do pull an enclosed trailer with snowmobiles and side by sides. I would have no problem towing with XL rated tires. Also, you will save a few bucks with the XL if that's a concern.

 

hows the mpg and performance difference with that setup ? I’m thinking that added a good amount of weight

or did you not have the stock ones on at all?

it’s damn hard to find bigger non load e

that looks like a better wheel tire ratio than stock !

 

You can put any load rating you wish, just don’t go less. I wouldn’t put F 12 ply lol, it’d ride like a bus

 

Even P rated tires (harder to find in dedicated truck sizes) are usually rated at 2600# or more of capacity. Chances you’ll have 5200# across your back axle are slim even when towing relatively heavy. Whatever tire you find that you like will work for 95% or people. E rated tires are overkill.

 

Always saving money is nice but not a major concern lol. Not going to pulling or hauling heaving loads. May tow a 20ft center console boat but that’s about it.

 

Drove 88 miles from the dealer to my local Discount Tire and swapped them out. To be honest, not enough miles on the new tires to give an honest MPG with the KO's but my guess, like most AT's, millage will go down some. Compaired to my 16 CM, doing better on mpg already. I went with the KO's because I liked the aggressive look and to my surprise they ride very nice and are very quiet. Very slight road howl but with the radio on, don't hear them at all. On my 16 and previous Sequoia, I ran Falcon Wildpeaks AT's. Excellent tire as well but decided to give the KO's a try. And yes, 20 lbs heavier than the Yokohama's that came with the truck. Also, to another's point, the E rated tires are overkill for most.