285/70/18 with stock rims?

[CheesyTaco]

Hi! I am looking to keep my Sport 18 inch OEM rims as I rather like them and the factory look. I am not looking to go crazy but leaning toward 285/70/18. Will I run into any issue? I checked out the main thread but the Sports I have come across have changed to aftermarket rims and most have gone to 17’s.
Thanks!

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[Paul_1978]

I went with 275/70R18 KO3's no issues.

 

[CheesyTaco]

Thank you. Helpful! Looks good!

 

[tacorancher]

I went with 275/70R18 KO3's no issues.

That’s a super reasonable size

 

[Btimothy4]

285/70r18 on stock sport rims - I added 1" spacer (not necessary) wanted the tires to sit flush with the flares

 

[tacorancher]

285/70r18 on stock sport rims - I added 1" spacer (not necessary) wanted the tires to sit flush with the flares

Are those really 285/70/18? They are true 34s. Probably my favorite new tire out there. They just weigh a ton! How does it drive? Braking, sound, power loss, MPG… if it’s not bad I may get them. These are the C loads right? How’s the ride comfort (I ask because you’ve got the Duraspec sidewalls and I’m wondering if they are still more comfy than a more rigid E load).

 

[Btimothy4]

Are those really 285/70/18? They are true 34s. Probably my favorite new tire out there. They just weigh a ton! How does it drive? Braking, sound, power loss, MPG… if it’s not bad I may get them. These are the C loads right? How’s the ride comfort (I ask because you’ve got the Duraspec sidewalls and I’m wondering if they are still more comfy than a more rigid E load).

A true 11.5x 34.. C load
I can't say enough good things about them- VERY quiet, rides really well, smooth! Took minimal weight to balance as well
Very little impact on accelerating and braking -MPG is down about 2 MPG

Like I said, I did 1" spacers to run flush, but also to give some space for top UCA. I did have to take out the crash bar as they just barely touched

I also have a Rough Country leveling struts to make it sit level, just as a FYI

 

[tacorancher]

A true 11.5x 34.. C load
I can't say enough good things about them- VERY quiet, rides really well, smooth! Took minimal weight to balance as well
Very little impact on accelerating and braking -MPG is down about 2 MPG

Like I said, I did 1" spacers to run flush, but also to give some space for top UCA. I did have to take out the crash bar as they just barely touched

I also have a Rough Country leveling struts to make it sit level, just as a FYI

I’m wondering if it fits on the Trailhunter with the extra lift and offset without removing the crash pad. I just love those tires.

 

[Btimothy4]

My guess would be yes. I bought my tires from Discount Tire. They mounted one up front and ensured they would work before mounted the other ones.

 

[Lets_Taco_Bout_It]

I’m wondering if it fits on the Trailhunter with the extra lift and offset without removing the crash pad. I just love those tires.

Check out my 285 adventure here. I just updated it with some new info.

 

[CheesyTaco]

Looks good! Thanks for sharing. I booked my Discount Tire appointment for 11 today and putting on the KO3’s (285/70/18)

What spacers did you use?

 

[tacorancher]

Check out my 285 adventure here. I just updated it with some new info.

I saw it. Super confused. One guy has stock tires rubbing. Some guys have 295s that don’t rub. And you’re getting rub on 285. I can’t figure this out.

 

[Lets_Taco_Bout_It]

I saw it. Super confused. One guy has stock tires rubbing. Some guys have 295s that don’t rub. And you’re getting rub on 285. I can’t figure this out.

yeah idk wtf is going on.....would spacers help? I'm trying to figure out anything that would give me a little extra clearance. I think for me, the best choice is to go to those 275's

 

[tacorancher]

yeah idk wtf is going on.....would spacers help? I'm trying to figure out anything that would give me a little extra clearance. I think for me, the best choice is to go to those 275's

275 not a bad idea at all. It’s still bigger and it’s lighter too.

 

[Btimothy4]

Looks good! Thanks for sharing. I booked my Discount Tire appointment for 11 today and putting on the KO3’s (285/70/18)

What spacers did you use?

These off Amazon:

Spidertrax WHS034 Blue Wheel Spacer Kit

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