I just got new wheels for the '05 2wd with 2.5" Leveling kit. They are 18" Moto Metal 951's with 4.5" BS. The problem is that now I need to get tires, but what size?? I'm thinking about the 325/60/18 Nitto Terra Graps. Will that even fit?? I want to get the biggest tire under it with little to no trimming. Any thoughts???

 

with my 2wd setup 3" body lift-16x10" rims and 305/70/16 33"x12.5" mud graps i had some trimming to do. i would say no higher than 33"x11.5 tire, or 33x12.5 with those wheels but even then you will have to trim some im sure, but its not a big deal ive trimmed plenty and looks great

 

I'm not afraid to trim, but the less I have to, the better.

 

I don't think 325/60-18's will fit without more lift or major trimming because of their width and the shallow backspacing on your wheels. I'd suggest a 285/65-18 (33x11.50) or at the widest, a 305/60-18 (33x12.50).

 

i agree with wandell. you would be ok with 33x12.5, but definatly not to 35s. i can tell you that my 305s on 16x10s fill the wheel well nicely and 35s would be too big

 

I agree with wandel no bigger than a 33x12.50. I just got a set of 33x12.50x17's. Actually having them put on in about an hour.

 

I know Wandell knows what he his talking about, so I don't mean to argue with anyone, but I know some of the guys on here are running 325/60/18s. I really like the look of that size on the f150s. Would there be any way to fit them, or would I just be pissing into the wind?? Any comments from the guys who run that size??

 

Most people running 325/60-18's have 4x4's which sit about 2 inches taller than your 4x2.

 

ok. I don't mean to step on your toes wandell. Thanks for the help. I guess 33x12.50s it is.

 

No problem at all man. Just want to make sure you don't wind up with fitment problems. Some people don't want to have to hack up a bunch of plastic to fit a tire.

 

yeah. a little trimming is ok, but a lot would not be fun

 

I have the same rims with the 33x12.5x18 mud graps. and I had to trim and mine is 4x4 with a 3" "unlevel" kit.

 

what about 305/65/18s

 

A 305/65-18 is essentially a 34x12.50 tire. I'd stick with a 33 inch tire.

 

If no objection, I think the final decision is the 285/65/18 Nitto Trail Graps.