What size tire to get?

Hey all!

So much great information on this forum when looking for new tires. Sometimes too much info haha!

Anyways my 2016 Limited 4Runner is in need of new tires. I do a lot of driving around town and very little in the dirt. I am looking for a good driver and a tire that works well with the rain. After looking on the forum I believe I have decided on the Michelin Defender LTX. I live in the South Carolina so no need for winter performance.

MY only question with this tire, is what size tire is the way to go? I really would appreciate any knowledgeable help on this.

Thank you!

 

Uh no need to go bigger if you are just pavement pounding. Just keep the stock size.

 

LTX Defenders are a great choice. Tough survivors that do everything, that is not severe offroad stuff, very well.
Stick to a commonly available size that is stock or close to stock. On pavement or graded dirt, you won’t gain overall practical improvement with bigger tires.
I don’t know if your wheels are 16 or 17s.
I’m mostly on pretty rough dirt, rock roads or slick grass and light mud. I’ve gone the lift/big tire route many times, and now keep closer to stock sizes but with more aggressive quality treads. They always get me home.

 

For the size I went with for a slight upgrade 275-70-17. They are 7 or 8 tenths of an inch taller, so gearing is not really affected, and the brand was Cooper AT3. There are different types of AT3's with different ply ratings and load ranges etc. They are a great tire for wet roads due to the siping in the tread. I am not familiar with the Defender LTX, but I also recall the Michelins I've had never gave me any problems. They are available in many, including stock sizes.

 

Thanks for the suggestions. My 4Runner calls for 245 60 20. From what it sounds like I should and will stick with that size.

Thanks Yall!