275/65/18 Tire Size or larger?

[ncburch22]

I'm currently running Safari TSR's(275/65/18= 32.1"/ Section width of 11" Approved rim width of 7.5"-9.0") tire. They're at 50% wear. Comparing current tire to these:

- BF Goodrich T/A KO 275/65(32.1", Rim width 11") Heard nothing but good from these.
- Cooper Zeon LTZ 285/60(31.5") Website no longer lists this size. Found it on eBay. Site only lists 275/70.
- Nitto Trail Grappler 285/65(32.8", Rim width 11.93") Slightly larger than 32.6". Would the width be an issue? It's a difference of .93" compared to my TSR's.
- Toyo Open Country A/T 275/65(32", Rim width 11") or 285/65(32.5", Rim width 11.4") Any good for a moderate off-road tire?
- Toyo Open Country M/T 275/70(33.6", Rim width 11") Too big?

I do have the 2.5 rod lift. If anyone is running a set of the above tires, I would love the input. Thanks guys!

 

[ncburch22]

After a bit of reading, I've narrowed the tire choices down to Open Country A/T 285/65's or Nitto Terra Grappler 285/65's. I know the Grapplers weren't on my list, but I figured these two tires are most similar. I'll be doing more highway driving now that I'm heading back to college this fall. Any pro's or con's against either tire? Which would be best as far as tread wear?

 

[ncburch22]

Found this video of 285/65 Trail Grapplers. These tires are good looking. 2005 LR3 fitment Nitto Trail Grapplers - YouTube