325/60/18 or 325/65/18?

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Old 10-26-2005, 03:04 PM
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Question 325/60/18 or 325/65/18?

So when it is time for me to get new tires what are some of your guys running with 18" wheels. I was thinking of playing it safe and getting 325/60/18 (33") Nitto's or Toyo's or wondering about 325/65/18 (35") but worried about some clearance issues?
 
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Old 10-26-2005, 03:46 PM
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I'd go with the 325/60-18's. I don't think you will fit the 325/65-18's with only a leveling kit unless you use the OEM wheels which are too narrow for a 325mm wide tire.
 
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Old 10-26-2005, 03:52 PM
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I know the 325's will fit the OEM wheel because I have already seen them on another truck my issue is will the 35's be too big?
 
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Old 10-26-2005, 03:56 PM
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I think they will be.
 
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Old 10-29-2005, 11:28 AM
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Was actually in truck depot yesterday to get some bigger tires for my truck they had a truxxx 3 inch leveling kit on a 05 f150 fx4 with the 325/65/18 nitto's and some helo maxx rims and they had to shave the front so it wouldnt rub but it looked good. Just a little to big if you want to do some offroading.
 
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Old 10-31-2005, 08:32 AM
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Thanks guys I will stick with the 325/60/18's
 
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You'll be happier with the 325/60r18s...I'm speaking from experience. Due to a mix up this past summer, I had 325/65r18s on a set of MB Predator rims....thought I had ordered the 60s...anyway, the set-up fit with a leveling kit installed, although there was significant rubbingin turns. The setup was definitely stuffed into the wheel wells. The problem was the amount of power I lost from running the 35s. The truck lost quite a bit...

After working at it for three weeks, my tire store was able to find the 325/60r18s...just had them installed, and although they still rub a little, the truck is far more manuverable and has regained its power. Trust me, you'll be far happier with the 33s...

 
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Old 11-04-2005, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by NC FX4 Scab
You'll be happier with the 325/60r18s...I'm speaking from experience. Due to a mix up this past summer, I had 325/65r18s on a set of MB Predator rims....thought I had ordered the 60s...anyway, the set-up fit with a leveling kit installed, although there was significant rubbingin turns. The setup was definitely stuffed into the wheel wells. The problem was the amount of power I lost from running the 35s. The truck lost quite a bit...

After working at it for three weeks, my tire store was able to find the 325/60r18s...just had them installed, and although they still rub a little, the truck is far more manuverable and has regained its power. Trust me, you'll be far happier with the 33s...

THANKS I WILL GO WITH THE 60's!
 


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