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Need help on tire size!!

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by KrypticZer0, Jul 5, 2017.

  1. Jul 5, 2017 at 6:24 PM
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    KrypticZer0

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    IMG_2709.jpg IMG_2713.jpg Truck has 265/60r18 Hercules A/T's right now and honestly I think the tires look a little small for the lift I have on the truck. I want to get 275/65r18 bfg ko2. Was wondering what you guys thought? This is how the truck sits now...
     
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    It'll look better, but if you want a real beefy look, 16s or 17s will help because of more sidewall. Also what wheels are those? With 275s you may rub the UCA.
     
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    You have 30.5" tires right now. This is what mine looked like with a 3" lift and 265/70/16 (30.6").


    Smaller rims + Large Diameter Tire = Aggressive, Off-Road worthy, etc.

    Bigger rims + small diameter tire = low-rider, drag strip

    Here is what your truck could look like with smaller rims and larger tires.
    255/85/16 (33.1")

     
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    My rims are 18x9 ultra motorsports
     
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    Sick truck kyitty!!!
     
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    Thx. :)

    Sidewall size has a big impact on appearance. But so does the type of tire. There are "AT" tires and then there are "AT" tires. My first photo was a set of Michelin LTX Defender (formerly caled LTX M/S2) which was sort of a highway all season tire. I'm now running Cooper ST Maxx (which is a true off-road capable AT tire).
     
  7. Jul 6, 2017 at 3:24 AM
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    3coma my kid says my truck is "Boss"

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    275/65/18 Toyo mt'sIMG_20170624_202827.jpg
     
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    That looks awesome! Thank you 3coma! Perfect tire size for the size of rims. Thank you!
     
  9. Jul 7, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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    3coma my kid says my truck is "Boss"

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    They are 32.3" tall so not quite as big as a 285 so no cab chop. KO2's in that size may be a hair smaller. Check on tire rack for the specs. GL
     

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