1500 mile update:
So far I’ve averaged 21 mpg. These tires are noticeably better in the rain than previously owned KO2 or Nitto RG. I think the extra sipes really make a difference.
You can see P275/60/20 on my recent thread. I thought about getting the P285/60/20 but they’re a little scarce, and I decided to go as light as possible in an AT tire.
It lasts 1-2 months, if I remember from the last time I tried it. I like that it doesn't sling, and dust doesnt' stick to it if you go down a gravel road, like with the oily tire coatings.
Forscan is a little intimidating at first but if you watch some videos on it and take your time it's not to difficult.
For what it's worth my Forscan settings for the Toyo 275/60/20 SL were different than the stock settings...
BCM line 726-15-01 xxxx xxxx 09xx
BCM line 726-15-02 CCxx xxxx...
With the President's day special and 5% off for using Discount Tire credit card they were $1326+tax. (I skipped the replacement certificates and disposal fee)
I do like the aggressive look of the Nitto RG better. If it were up to me, I'd make a tire with the Nitto outer lug and sidewall and the Yoko G015 center tread.
I decided to regain some of the mpg lost with my Nitto RG 295/60/20. After much contemplation and study I landed on the Toyo AT3 as the best compromise of off road capability and fuel efficiency. I prefer the look of 285/60/20 and Toyo offers that in a lighter package than most, but ultimately...
I’m fairly convince weight is the biggest mpg killer, followed by tread pattern (rolling resistance) then rubber compound ( rolling resistance).
I’ve currently got Nitto RG 295/60/20 which hit me for 3-4 mpg (more on short trips.) I’m seriously contemplating going back to stock size in Toyo...