New TRD Pro wheels - keep stock Michelins or switch to Nitto, and 275/65 or 275/70 R18

I just purchased a 2020 SR5 Crew Max with TRD Off Road pkg. Truck came with Michelin LTX A/T 2 on TRD Sport rims. I got a set of BBS TRD Pro wheels from Roman at Cool Springs, and am trying to decide what tires to put on them.

Option 1 - Keep stock Michelins
Option 2 - Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Option 3 - Nitto Terra Grappler G2

Next decision: size...stick with 275/60 R18 or go up in size 1” to 275/70 R18?

I’ve done a bunch of research and have looked at pictures of both sizes on Tundras on this forum. I also went to my local America’s Tire, where I would purchase the tire and have the change out done, and talked to them.

My truck is stock, no lift (and don’t plan on it). I simply wanted something a bit more aggressive looking. I won’t be doing any serious off roading (no large rocks or drops), but would like to be able to do mild off roading or winter driving if we go up to Mammoth, Lake Tahoe or Big Bear.

My concerns with larger Nittos (I was leaning towards Ridge Grapplers in 275/70) are the added weight and negative effect on MPG (I’ve read up to 3 MPG decrease, which is significant), and that they may be a bit too large and aggressive for what I’m going for.

I’ve gotten recommendations for the Terra Grapplers, but my tire guy said they are very similar in appearance to the Michelins. I think I am leaning towards sticking with 275/65 R18, but then do I upgrade to RG or TG, or just keep the Michelins? I saw some pics online of new TRD Pros at the dealer with RGs on stock wheels, and those look good. Are the Nittos in that size significantly heavier than the Michelins? Tire guy also said stock Michelins are great tires.

Any photos of any of those three tires in 275/65 R18 would be helpful. Here’s a pic of my truck, and then a couple of TRD Pros I found online new at dealerships with Ridge Grapplers on stock TRD Pro wheels.

 

I was able to find the Nitto G2s and they way about 11 lbs more believe the size was 285 65 18

 

The Nitto Ridge grapplers in the 275 65 18 is only 2 lbs heavier than the stock Michellin LTX at2

 

So the Terra Grapplers are heavier than the Ridge Grapplers? If the difference is only 2 pounds for the RG, then it sounds like that's the way to go (275/65 R18).

Thanks!

 

No, the terras quoted were 285’s. Rg’s 275. From what I’ve seen, each 10mm in width seems to add 10 pounds. Not sure how but there it is.

 

I’m sort of in your same boat. I hear the OEM Michelin’s are great A/T tires (I have them as well). I know of some Jeep owners who off road and want them because of their durability. They’re just not that aggressive looking unfortunately.