18" Wheels and Tires

[chicagofan00]

My search skills seem to be lacking and I can't seem to find the thread where someone mentioned what the biggest tire is that could be put on the stock 18" wheels without any rubbing.

Looking to stick with the 18" wheels but I'd like to fill out the wheel well a bit more than what came on the truck. No lift or level kit has been installed either.

Any suggestions?

 

[roeserp]

My search skills seem to be lacking and I can't seem to find the thread where someone mentioned what the biggest tire is that could be put on the stock 18" wheels without any rubbing.

Looking to stick with the 18" wheels but I'd like to fill out the wheel well a bit more than what came on the truck. No lift or level kit has been installed either.

Any suggestions?

Take a look at this thread: "285s on a 2017". They talk about putting a 275 70 18 on a stock suspension without any problem.

 

[chicagofan00]

Take a look at this thread: "285s on a 2017". They talk about putting a 275 70 18 on a stock suspension without any problem.

That's the one I was looking for. Not sure how I missed it since it's on the second page. Lol!

Thanks!

 

[roeserp]

That's the one I was looking for. Not sure how I missed it since it's on the second page. Lol!

Thanks!

I've been also looking at whether a larger size would fit with stock suspension. Most of the discussions of larger tires involve some leveling, which I don't want to do. I am surprised that 275-70-18 works with no trimming. That tire is 33.2". Stock is only 31.6". Looking at the clearance I have when turning the wheel, it doesn't look like there's even an extra inch of clearance.

 

[chicagofan00]

I've been also looking at whether a larger size would fit with stock suspension. Most of the discussions of larger tires involve some leveling, which I don't want to do. I am surprised that 275-70-18 works with no trimming. That tire is 33.2". Stock is only 31.6". Looking at the clearance I have when turning the wheel, it doesn't look like there's even an extra inch of clearance.

Agreed, seems like a rather larger tire to have on without any rubbing taking place. I love the look of it though, fills up the wheel well perfectly.

 

[Darkie]

305s fit perfectly no rubbing except at full lock and very minor. I have them on my 16 yukon

 

[chicagofan00]

^That looks fantastic and just the look I'm going for. Any chance you have a full on side profile shot?

 

[Darkie]

^That looks fantastic and just the look I'm going for. Any chance you have a full on side profile shot?

 

[chicagofan00]

Excellent. Thank you.

How's the ride quality and road noise after putting those on? Any noticeable difference?

 

[Darkie]

No noise that I can tell except on concrete roads a little sound not a deal breaker but the ride got a little bouncy in pot holes, after a couple days I was used to it.