Best poser tires?

[kobra]

In Canada we won't get the Toyo AT3s until next year. It looks like I can get the Falken Wildpeaks in LT295/70R18 but they are in short supply so I will know for sure soon.

As to the reviews, it seems they are both well reviewed for the things important to me. If I had to summarize, I think the Toyo's seem to rate a bit better on dry handling with the Falkens a bit quieter. Both seem to rate high on wet and snow, with good wear. It's hard to find a bad review on either though.

I can't really find much info on how much of a hit I might expect for fuel economy. If anyone has some ideas there, I'd be interested.

As to the size? I like the idea and the looks of a much bigger tire, but with a priority to tow a 17k 5th wheel for about 30% of my miles, I think staying reasonably close to OEM will be better. The 295/70R18 is about 3% taller and 2% wider, so very close to the OEM Transforce.
Also, I like that the above size gives a load rating of 129, so I should be able to run everything about 10lbs less air and keep similar load carrying. Less air, and about 20% more sidewall with 18" instead of the 20" OEM rims on the Limited, should give me a bit of a softer ride.

I'm going to pair them with Method 305 NV HDs in matte black. That gives me a 4500lb rating in an off road "bead lock style" rim. I don't see many other rims of that style that are rated that heavy.

Even so, will take a few weeks to get everything, so I will post pictures when I can.

Thanks for all the help, guys, really appreciated!

B

 

[Pronto]

I decided to go with the Falken A/T3W as well. I had a price watch on Amazon kick off so I ordered them even though I probably won't get my truck until February. I went with 285/75/18 and they'll ride on the stock wheels. They're sitting in my garage now, it's a nice looking tire.

 

[kobra]

I decided to go with the Falken A/T3W as well. I had a price watch on Amazon kick off so I ordered them even though I probably won't get my truck until February. I went with 285/75/18 and they'll ride on the stock wheels. They're sitting in my garage now, it's a nice looking tire.

Thanks!
I'm curious your thoughts on the 285/75R18 vs the 295/70R18?
I do know the 285s are a bit taller and narrower compared, but again curious why you chose the way you did. Thanks for any thoughts on this!

B

 

[Pronto]

Thanks!
I'm curious your thoughts on the 285/75R18 vs the 295/70R18?
I do know the 285s are a bit taller and narrower compared, but again curious why you chose the way you did. Thanks for any thoughts on this!

B

I had a lifted F250 with 325's and I had to put on some big fender flares to try and tame them from throwing mud and rocks on the truck. For this 2500 I wanted to make sure that my tires didn't protrude beyond the wheel wells as one of its duties will be towing a boat frequently. So I didn't want to go much beyond stock on the width. That should also help with road noise and comfort which I'm trying to be mindful of since the wife is riding along when trailering the boat. A little more sidewall will help with the ride comfort too. The 285/75's also weighed a couple pounds less than the 295/70's. A little extra ground clearance is good too.