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Old 11-30-2008, 10:53 PM
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if you had the choice

I have a 04 screw fx4 with a 2.5 leveling kit installed, If you had to choice what is the best size tire to put on. I have some 18" moto metal rims. Just need to find the perfect size tire for my truck.
 
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Old 12-01-2008, 01:53 AM
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i was running a 2.5" AS and 325x60x18 nitto terra grapplers...... the wheels were 18x9 with 5" backspacing, and i honestly didnt like it. they were too wide of a tire for my taste. i wished the whole time that i had gone with a regular 33x12.5
 
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Old 12-01-2008, 07:30 AM
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I went with a 275/70/18. I am happy with my choice. No rub at all even at full lock. Tires also look wider than they are but not as fat as a 325. More pics in my gallery

 
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Old 12-01-2008, 12:47 PM
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I'd go with 325/60-18's (33x13.00) or 33x12.50-18's.
 
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If your rims are 9" wide I would go with 305/65/18 bfg's. That is the tire I am running with a 2.5" leveling kit and 18x9 rims with close to 6" backspacing. See my pics
 
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Old 12-01-2008, 02:44 PM
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are you having any rubbing with the 305/65/18
 
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Old 12-01-2008, 02:45 PM
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a 325/60/18 wouldn't rub? and how far would they stick out campared to stock
 
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Old 12-01-2008, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bruiser04fx4
a 325/60/18 wouldn't rub? and how far would they stick out campared to stock
All of that depends on the width and backspacing on your wheels.
 
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Old 12-01-2008, 10:54 PM
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i think 35's look best on leveled trucks. but depending on your offset backspacing rim width will limit your tire size
 
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Originally Posted by bruiser04fx4
are you having any rubbing with the 305/65/18
I have had no rubbing with the 305/65/18 with stock rims or with the aftermarket 18x9 rims.


I think bruiser you should go with the tire that I mentioned above. It's taller than the 325/60/18 but not as wide. It's pretty much a safe bet.
 

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Old 12-02-2008, 08:16 AM
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the offset is +30 and bs is around 6 i believe

thanks for all your input
 
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Old 12-02-2008, 09:40 AM
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35x12.50-18. Fills up the wheel wells perfectly.
 
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Old 12-02-2008, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by bruiser04fx4
the offset is +30 and bs is around 6 i believe

thanks for all your input
If your wheels are 9 inches wide, they will stick out an inch farther than the stock 17's and 18's.
 
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Old 12-02-2008, 10:33 AM
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matthew how far does your tires stick out, do you have the +30 offset
 



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