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Help on tire size for 18" wheel - 9/25/2007 1:50:28 PM

kclandrover

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Hello all,

Newer here, but do alot of lurking....so prepare for a newbie question.......I've read about all I can find on guys who are ready for new tires on their DII with 18" wheels. Most posts are about what brand and tread type. But I want to know only about size!

I want something larger than the 255/55/18, but not sure how big I can go being stock. I have read the 265/60 work fine and maybe the 285/60 will work. I'm just afraid of ordering a bigger size on-line then the tires end up rubbing.

So all you experienced guys out there, can someone lay out what works and what doesn't with a stock DII?....eventually I will lift when the time is right (wife is the issue

) Thanks for your time and comments.

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RE: Help on tire size for 18" wheel - 9/26/2007 12:58:03 PM

Jantiz

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Order on-line from Discount Tire Direct. They have the lowest prices I could find and they do honor their 30 day "no questions asked" return policy. I know, I used it! Also, their tech people will tell you what's the largest tire you can fit.

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RE: Help on tire size for 18" wheel - 9/27/2007 2:37:27 PM

Disco Mike

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I am pretty sure the 285's won't fit and remember the bigger your tire the worse your gas mileage so don't be too eager to go too large.

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RE: Help on tire size for 18" wheel - 10/13/2007 1:33:08 PM

kclandrover

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Thanks guys for your posts/comments....I'm going to try the 285/60's....I done alot of google searching and saw alot of guys doing 285/60 on their stock suspension rovers....so I took the leap!

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