Tire shop just called and said they dont want to see my get Recoils because they are only going to be 8.5" wide. I want to run a 325/60R18 tire, which is 33x13R18 I believe.

They recommended the Helo HE791 with the following specs:

18x9 10 offset 5.39" bs 6x135

You think this will fit without rubbing on my truck?

 

What kind of truck do you have and is it leveled? (4x2 or 4x4)

KR-Texas

 

2007 F150 4x4 2" AutoSpring.

 

I am not sure why they will not allow you to use an 8.5" wide wheel on the 33x13s, but they must be too narrow. All tires have a rim width specification that you can normally find on the company website.

I have an 18x9 wheel with 0 offset and 5" of BS with 33x12.5 Toyo MTs. I also have a 2" AS lift. My tires rub slightly on the drivers side lower valance when backing up. With a 1/2" wider tire and .39" more BS, yours will probably be about the same if the tire is an MT. An AT might just clear it due to a less aggressive tread pattern.



KR-Texas

 

The Helo's will fit fine. Also, I agree that a 325mm wide tire would be fine on an 8.5 inch wide wheel. Maybe they just have some Helo's in stock or found some discounted (giving them a larger profit margin). Look at the tire manufactuerer's website and see what they recommend.

 

Toyos website does NOT recommend a 8.5" rim for use with the 325/60R18 so they were correct and no they were not trying to sell me on one rim over the other.

Anyway... I got 305/55R20 Toyo ATs on my stock wheels instead. They look sick and ride awesome, however I have very slight rubbing on the upper control arms at full lock. AHHHHH!!!

What can I do to correct this??? Is this tire just too big?

 

Heres some pics for you guys:

 

Looks Good!

 

Do you have any rubbing on the sway bar, or upper and lower control arms?

 

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Here are some pics:

 

I rub in the same spot backing up! Why does this only occur in reverse?

 

I think it is because the truck dips towards the front when backing up. I used a jig saw to round off my lower valance by a 1/2 inch and it took me about 2 minutes per side. I did both sides so they would match in case anyone looked real close at the front of my truck. So far, no one has noticed.

EDIT: This thread is from 4 months ago. Are you still having the problem?

KR-Texas

 

I do not have any rubbing at all, now that I trimmed the lower valance.

KR-Texas