Standard load or LT for towing

Hi group,

I am currently in the market for something to replace my stock firestone destination LE2 245/75r16 tires and I am torned between staying to stock size in LT (my 1st choice would be firestone destination x/t because it weights only 39lbs) or go with 265/75r16 in Standard load (in that case I would most likely go with Toyo open country at3 at 41lbs). Right now I have a set of Cooper Lt265/75r16 for winter and I found my MPG being affected a lot.

Keeping in mind I am towing a 5000lbs ish loaded travel trailer during summer, should I absolutely go with LT tires for more stability or standard load will serves me well since it is said that regular tires load rate already exceed what a tacoma can take. My main goal is to find the right balance between look and fuel effiency.

thank you and sorry for my english

 

at 5k, I would go LT, but be prepared for reduce MPG's and power.
I have heavy General Grabbers, they do everything well,,, including reducing power and MPG's.

 

Another vote for 245 lt tires. They’ll last longer as a perk against the fuel economy.

It’s hard to notice the difference but I just feel better towing with the heavier tires. For 5000lb I’d run 45 psi as well. A p tire can’t do that typically.

 

Thanks for the advise man. This is most likely what I will do since I would keep the same diameter and I have an option that not significantly increase weight per corner which I guess will not affect performances too much for the 10 months I am not doing any camping!

 

I’ve noticed some tires in that size are ridiculously heavy despite their small size.

 

I agree man ! Most of the popular choices such as wildpeak and Ko2 are close from 50lbs which is A LOT compared to stock tires

 

I have the Firestone destination X/T and I love them. So far I have put them in the mud, snow, dirt, rock, ice and dry and wet pavement, the only thing they had trouble with was the ice. But what tire doesn’t.

 

What about a commercial AT tire like the Bridgestone Duravis, Firestone Transforce, Michelin LTX AT2, or Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT?

 

I just put Toyo Open Country AT3 size LT235/85r16 on my SR. I tow as well and wanted a tire that was a bit narrower but a little taller. They are pretty light at 44lbs.

 

I went with a load range E since I tow 4000+ as well. Tows great. Not towing - they make the ride rough. This time I am staying with a standard load tire.

 

I've towed on E and towed on C. I have D now because that's all the tire came in.
I think E is common on dually diesels pulling up to 40k lbs. 20k. or whatever they do. May be overkill for a Tacoma.

 

There really isn’t a need for LT tires on a Tacoma under its GVWR. If there was, Toyota would put LT tires on at the factory. If it gives you piece mind, go for it, but realize there are trade offs in rolling resistance, ride quality, and price.