I downgraded to 235/70/16's LTX AT/2

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Jul 23, 2009 | 09:28 AM

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RobD

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Originally Posted by Clemsonfan15

Not really.

Also a picture of the width would serve as a good example. Would't those be 3" narrower than 265?

No, the difference between a 265 and a 235 is 30mm, which is just over an inch.

Jul 28, 2009 | 08:16 PM

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Well, two weeks into it..I love it. The truck no longer hunts for gears on the highway, I can cruise at 80 easily, breeze through rain storms, accelerate better....

There is on downside, the tires push hard in turns. They are softer....but then again...this is a 4runner right...

Aug 2, 2009 | 08:33 PM

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SoiledGreen98

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Nice. I think they look good. It makes it look like you have a lift with the extra clearance in the wheel well.

Aug 2, 2009 | 08:39 PM

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how much did your speedo change? what are the rpms at when you're doin 60 70

Aug 5, 2009 | 10:24 AM

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Confirmation

I have the same observations. I downsized to 245 70 - 16s for my winter tires (Michelin X-ice) for the all the same reasons you stated. The 4R does drive better with the smaller tires. I have not noticed any change in cornering ability but I don't push it in corners anyway. If I ever wear out the LTX summer tires I plan to replace them with the smaller tire.

Funny, your Runner is a dead ringer for mine.

jp