Tire choice

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 26, 2012 | 09:19 PM
  #1  
Kawi315's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Tire choice

So Im looking for tires for my 05 f150 4x4 that has a 3" level. I want to go as big as possible without major rubbing. A little rubbing Dosent bother me. Right now I'm running a nitto terra grappler 285/65r18 but they are shot and need to be changed ASAP! I'd like to go bigger. I'm thinking like 305 315 but I can't find any nice tires these sizes. The only one I've been able to find close to these sizes is the duratrac which is a 295. For those running 35" tires just leveled how bad is the rub? It seems like your choices with 18" rims is 285 or 325. Any input would be much appreciated!
 
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2012 | 10:03 PM
  #2  
ykt legend's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 183
Likes: 2
i run 295/75/18's on my truck. It's leveled 2.5" and i had to trim a little on the fender flares but nothing major. The offset of your rims play a big part in how big the tires can be though. The tires on my truck came in at 34.4" tall but the offset on my rims is +12
 
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2012 | 10:41 PM
  #3  
Kawi315's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Ya I'm running stock fx4 rims.
 
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 12:22 PM
  #4  
wandell's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 28,203
Likes: 2
From: cairo,ga
You can run 35x12.50's (305/70-18) using the stock wheels but they will rub the control arms slightly at full steering lock.
 
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 02:43 PM
  #5  
canadianelbow's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,526
Likes: 1
From: Calgary, Alberta
295/70/18 Nitto Trail Grapplers are slightly under the full 35X12.5, which should help in the rubbing department. They do not rub on my leveled '10 with factory wheels.

The look mean, and should be worth a look in your shopping exercise.
 
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 06:01 PM
  #6  
Kawi315's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
What are some nice aggressive tires that come in a 305/70r18?
 
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:51 PM
  #7  
philly164's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 363
Likes: 0
From: nj
Originally Posted by Kawi315
What are some nice aggressive tires that come in a 305/70r18?
mickey thompson baja atz
 
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:33 PM
  #8  
Kawi315's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Cool

Originally Posted by philly164
mickey thompson baja atz
How much do these tires cost about? $350?
 
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2012 | 05:31 PM
  #9  
fishsniper's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 348
Likes: 0
From: Pennsylvania
Originally Posted by Kawi315
How much do these tires cost about? $350?
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/LT3...t_pn=M%2fT5389
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:44 AM.