Upgraded tires on OEM 16" LS Wheels (2007)

I got the 215/70R16s taken off today with 5,000 Miles.  I didnt like the Yokohama Geolander G033s that came stock.

They were small and skinny (although very light/gas savers) and felt a little "unsure" at high speeds.

I put on 235/65R16 Goodyear Fortera TripleTread (light truck/SUV class)  http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Fortera+TripleTred

These tires in my opinion are some of the best tires available.  They arent overly expensive but are High-End, I have them on 2 different vehicles now btw.

They are "Trail Rated" so-to-say and look SICK!  600 Treadwear and Traction A.. hard to beat.  They feel great and look 100x better/bigger/MEATIER

Can take a pic if anyone is interested?

-Jimmy
 
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Aren't these tires 'snow rated' as well?  Very rare for an all season tire.
 
Hopefully, some variety in tires will come out by the time I need to replace the Goodyear LS2s (they suck in the snow)

If I understand correctly you installed the tires on the stock rims. Can you safely put wider tires on them?

The stock 16" LS rims are a 6.5" width, which is suitable for most 235mm width tires. (check the individual tire spec)
 
Above 235 or 245 will be bubbley on the rim and potentially dangerous.
 
225/70 would be a little wider and a little taller
235/65 is nearly 1" wider and barely taller<------------My recommendation
245/65 or 245/60 are not recommended for OEM rims.

Let see those babies!.. 

Your choice is about 0.1" larger outside diameter.  If anything it will make the speedo a bit more accurate.  And they are snow rated, "mountain snow flake" icon.  This should make these tires very populare here in Quebec, since snow rated tires will be mandatory starting next winter.

I wish they make one for the XLS OEM size, hopefully before my LS-2s are worn down.

Why did you not get the tyre shop to fit stick on balancing weights in the middle rim for you? clip on weights may mark the alloys when removed
 
Puddy

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Why did you not get the tyre shop to fit stick on balancing weights in the middle rim for you? clip on weights may mark the alloys when removed

Puddy

 
INDEED!  When i saw them tapping them on i asked why i couldnt have the stick on internal ones.  They (Americas Tire Company) told me that ideally wheels/tires need to be balanced on both the inside and outside of the rim independently.  Using only imiddle weights would not be as perfect as dual balancing weights.
 
I am more of a "function over form" kinda guy and agreed. 

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Those look really good.  That is the route that I was looking to go myself, but first I have to procure a set of 16" or 17" wheels as I have the XLS with 18" wheels.  I would do the 16" like you di or go with a 17 in a 235/60R17 size.  both are available in the Fortera Tripletred  I don't think I will see much past 20K on the OE LS2s.  I am very dissapointed in the tread wear on those tires.  20 to 25K is becoming the norm for most OE tires due to the demands that auto manufacturers are putting on wet and dry grip.  The auto manufacturer is not terribly concerned how long they will last.  They just want your initial driving impression to be a good one, as that is always associated with the car not the tires. 

I also don't like the Geolandar too much.  But, still, the car has less than a month, and I can't justify changing them for the time being.  Thanks for the post!

Nice street treads - I went the other way though, got offroad rubber.  This made all the difference on the rough stuff!
Makes the little beast look a lot tougher on the street too.  These last around 80-85000Kms too, so are worth the extra dollars.
They are slightly larger in diameter - being 215/70xR16's, as opposed to the original 215/60R16's.

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