I have a 05 4x4 that I will be installing a AS 2". I will keep the stock 18" wheels but need an idea on the tire. I have had three sidewall punctures with the stock tires (rock, stick and a nail). I want something new with some substantial rubber on the sidewalls. The only off roading will be while hunting. I have to pull a boat down a dirt/gravel road that can be pretty beat up at times and slick as snot when muddy. Other than that its my daily driver on the pavement. Any suggestions on a tire that will fit my needs. Also I am not really trying to max out on size but would like something a little larger for better looks and performance.

 

size wise i think a 33" would look good...tire brand i suggest(no particular order, they are all very similar and will perform the same) bfg a/t, procomp xtreme a/t's, toyo a/t, nitto terragrapplers...there are also several members running cooper tires...any of the above tires would be an excellent choice

 

The BFG TA KO all terrain would be a great tire for you.

The stock size is a really good size for that truck but if you want something a little larger the 285.65.18 would be perfect. Here's a link to BFG's info on the TA KO

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/overv...t-a-ko/44.html

 

As long as you are putting on the 2.5" AS kit, you can fit up to 35" (or metric equivalent) tires.

However, on the stock rim, I think a 33" tire looks best.

The above suggestion to get the 305/65R18 BFG is a good one.

This is hmfic's truck with them on the stock King Ranch 18" wheels:


Here is goldmember's truck with the same setup:

 

If you're looking for a strong sidewall, the BF goodriches have a 3 ply sidewall, and a rim protector lip too if that helps

 

Check my camera icon, I have pictures of both the 305/65/18 BFG at's and also 35x12.5 mud terrians.

 

Thanks guys, these are the exact answers I needed to hear. The BFG A/T is the tire that I was looking at to begin with. Thanks for showing the pics of the 305/65R18, I was wondering how that would look. I think I am going to play it safe and install the AS 2'' because I dont want to wind up nose high. Are the pictures posted 2 or 2.5 inch? Are the BFG A/T's pretty durable tires. I had some BFG Comp T/A on another truck and they did not wear as well as I would have liked. What is increasing the tires size going to do to my fuel milage.

 

You can easily get 60,000 miles out of a set of BFG AT KO's.