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If I recall I only went up 12 lbs per corner with the tire/wheel swap over the stock 18" hurricanes. That's not insignificant but I expected more with the added E tire weight. I think the stock alloy LR wheels are very heavy. The lugnuts alone weigh about 3 lbs per corner.
Since I'm actually downsizing from the 285/75's, my total weight lost per corner is about 18lbs. It's really nice.
Since I'm actually downsizing from the 285/75's, my total weight lost per corner is about 18lbs. It's really nice.
I should have wrote it down but I think I am at 82 lbs per corner. The tires are most of it. All mud terrains are E rated and go about 55+ lbs. At first I could tell on acceleration from a dead stop but now its normal and not bad. I have a light foot anyway so I dont have much concern about quickness. It rolls at 70-75 mph just fine and mpg stayed the same.
I should have wrote it down but I think I am at 82 lbs per corner. The tires are most of it. All mud terrains are E rated and go about 55+ lbs. At first I could tell on acceleration from a dead stop but now its normal and not bad. I have a light foot anyway so I dont have much concern about quickness. It rolls at 70-75 mph just fine and mpg stayed the same.
I actually considered that Kuhmo tire you have. I love the way they look, but it is particularly heavy. I chose the Toyo Open Country AT3 partly because of it's weight. It's E rated, but only weighs 44lbs, which is very light for that load index. My prior setup weighed 83lbs (59 in tire and 24 in wheel). After I get these wheels on, I'll be at 66lbs (44 tire and 22 wheel). I'll have to make a YouTube video about this whole process just for fun.
I actually considered that Kuhmo tire you have. I love the way they look, but it is particularly heavy. I chose the Toyo Open Country AT3 partly because of it's weight. It's E rated, but only weighs 44lbs, which is very light for that load index. My prior setup weighed 83lbs (59 in tire and 24 in wheel). After I get these wheels on, I'll be at 66lbs (44 tire and 22 wheel). I'll have to make a YouTube video about this whole process just for fun.
Yes the Kuhmo is heavy as a mud tire. Lots of rubber. I agree they look the part very well. I would be better served with all-terrain tires for a dd but decided to go big. I don't regret it and the truck does not appear to care. The ride at 40 psi is not bad.
After a long journey, the steelies are on. I have to say, despite the trouble and cost to get them on, it was totally worth it. I love the look and it gave my truck some of it's badassery back. I'm going to put a YouTube video together about the whole process soon and I'll link it here. Big thanks to @dswilly for helping me out on this. These wheels with the skinny tires, totally works. Loving it.
After a long journey, the steelies are on. I have to say, despite the trouble and cost to get them on, it was totally worth it. I love the look and it gave my truck some of it's badassery back. I'm going to put a YouTube video together about the whole process soon and I'll link it here. Big thanks to @dswilly for helping me out on this. These wheels with the skinny tires, totally works. Loving it.
That looks great. I know people mount 235/85's on 8" rims without issues but I think there is a difference when mounted to a correct width rim in how the sidewall sits. Big difference in my opinion. Send a front or rear profile picture. That's where the skinny tall stance really shines!
