I really dont know about sizes and fitting and backspacing (i dont even know what that means). i wanna try and put 295/70/18 Nitto Terra Grapplers on either some V-Tec Raptors or Pro-Comp Xtreme 7005 series. i have a 2wd with a 2.5" level kit.

will i have any problems with rubbing?
what width should i go with and what size backspacing?
if i wanna go with a 2 or 3" body lift in the future, will these tires be an ok size still?

thanks

 

I was looking at this size before I bought my tires and I was scared to get them and have them not fit. I have seen a picture of someone with that size on a 2wd. I will say this, the 285/65/18's on stock rims fit with no problem, not even close to rubbing.

 

I'd stick with a 305/60-18 (33x12.50).

 

wouldnt those be wider?

 

You could do it with the right wheels and some trimming.

 

will those will fit on a stock wheel with a 2.5lvl??
i have been searching the forum all day and have been seeing 285/65-18 (33x11.5?)<if my calculations are correct...>>

 

The 295/70 is basically a 35x12.00.

Don't think I'd try it on a 2WD.

 

do it haha ill let you come over and go to town with the saw

 

Right. I think the 35 inch height would cause fitment issues and would also look too stuffed. I think a 305/60-18 or 285/65-18 would look better.

 

I agree... stick with 305/60/18 or the 33x12.5 I'm hoping to get these babies on my stock 18" rims... soon as a little $$$ get freed up in my budget...

FYI mine are 285/65/18 set on stock KR rims (7.5" wide rim) they measure as mounted... 31.6" tall and tread width 11.4" with section width about 3/4" -1" wider than that... (P.S. these are Hankook Dynapro AT... I think I'd like a more squared off look... tread width to section width ratio to be smaller ... equaling less sidewall bubble...)

I'm not set on my tire choice yet... I'll make up my mind when it's time...

If you go with an aftermarket rim, for that size 18 x 8-9" would look good and try to keep your Back Spacing as close to stock as possible...

Wandell, we are at 4.5" right?

 

Stock BS for 18's is 5.5" I believe.

 

that is not quite true. A 295/70/18 measures out to be 34.3" tall, 11.6" wide, and a sidewall height of 8.1". It is close to a 34 x 11.5" tire than it is a 35" x 12" tire. I know that tire would fit on a 4x4 truck with level kit, not sure about 2wd truck. With a level in front and blocks in rear, I would assume they would though.

 

Well we aren't talking about a 295/70-17. We are talking 18.

Either way, I think you did a straight metric to standard conversion. That's good in theory, but all tires of the "same" size do not measure up the same size.

A 295/70-18 Nitto Trail Grappler, according to Nitto's spec sheet on their website, is 34.57" tall and 11.73" wide.

 

its all about the wheels and the front. theyll fit fine on the rear but theyll most likely rub at full lock and require trimming alot of bumper

 

Yeah, yeah... that's what I meant 5.5" BS on 18"

Thanks Chris