305/65/18 PICS? (BFG A/T K02) or others
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Then it sounds like you are sold on the KO2s, why debate one or the other and go out and get a set? Report back to us with pictures
because I will never make up my mind on it until the day I have to install them. basically im a mental wreck when it comes to tire choices as im a tire snob and am really pick.
and im not sold on anything yet. it all goes into consideration until the day I purchase.
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I have those tires on my 2016, I have them on ATX wheels with 5.71 backspacing and +18 offset. I do have a leveling kit on, but I think they would fit without it.
This is a 305/65r18? This size is what I'm looking for but I haven't seen any pics besides this one to give me a good idea what it will look like. I'm looking at a +20 offset so it should be real close if this is the same size. If it is, do you have other photos you could post from different angles?
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Do you know the load rating in LBS. a good load range E should at least be over 3250. That is just my opinion though. I wont buy a load rang E unless it is over 3500lbs per tire.
I thought it was 2900 ish for the tera grappler.
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Yes these are 305/65R18, and here are a couple of side pics. These are rated at 3525 lbs.
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Yes these are 305/65R18, and here are a couple of side pics. These are rated at 3525 lbs.
Wow. Perfect! That's exactly the stance I was looking for! Thanks man. Sick looking truck too.
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WOW. I have never seen a load range E in that size that is rated for over 4,000 lbs
Id love to check it out.....LINK ?
well now I do remember the coopers I was looking at a while ago were over 4,000.
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I have Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx on my Silverado right now. They do come in load range E but I am not sure about the sizes you have mentioned. They have served me well for the last several years. No premature wear, good traction, and surprisingly quiet given the tread pattern... and great online reviews.
Check them out... They are nice tires.
Edit: I have also run **** Cepek Fun Country (Which I think come in the size you are looking for) and liked them a lot. They wore nice, were quiet and held up well. BUT, I do like the Coopers above better.
Check them out... They are nice tires.
Edit: I have also run **** Cepek Fun Country (Which I think come in the size you are looking for) and liked them a lot. They wore nice, were quiet and held up well. BUT, I do like the Coopers above better.
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Just a thought.... But I have never had good luck with odd size tires. You will pay more, and if you have a failure (or multiple failures) your truck may spend some time down waiting for tires to be shipped. IMO, common sizes are the way to go... cheaper and more readily available.
Just my $0.02
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that is very understandable and I agree with you. I did talk to the discount tire in my area and they said the 305/65/18 is most often available but it is almost always/only the BFG A/T K02. so i am more comfortable with that size than the 285/70/18 as long as I get the BFG. I am almost positive that i can get a spare in that size to fit under the truck too so that will help a lot. I gave the current spare a good hard look and there seems to be enough room. the discount dealer said he would let me try it.
It is defiantly not as common of a size as other though.
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Would you consider 305/70/18? They will be a bit taller than your 305/65/18 but I believe are a much more common size. Just throwin' it out there.
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Id love to put that size on but that tire is 35" tall or sometimes even 35.25"+.
https://tiresize.com/tires/Cooper/Discoverer-ST-MAXX-305-70R18.htm
https://tiresize.com/tires/Nitto/Dura-Grappler--305-70R18.htm
https://tiresize.com/tires/Pro-Comp/Xtreme-MT-2-305-70R18.htm
the more I looked into this I decided to stay with the factory 33" height during warranty. To many people talk about having trouble with the dealer. The ones im looking at are between 33.5" and 33.8" tall. If i stay in the 33" tire height range I will have zero issue or grief from the dealer if there is a warranty issue. when my warranty is up i will get the tallest tire that allows me to pull into my garage....probably a 35".
33" range for 18" rims ( all classified as a 33" tall tire)
33" Tire Diameter
275/70R18 = 33.2x10.8R18
285/70R18 = 33.7x11.2R18
295/65R18 = 33.1x11.6R18
305/65R18 = 33.6x12R18
325/60R18 = 33.4x12.8R18
33X11.5R18
33X12.5R18
33X13.5R18
as you can see there are plenty of options.
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I don't own a Ram yet, but getting everything together for a purchase.
Sooo... question. Will a 34"-35" tire not fit on a stock 2500? News to me...
I was looking at potential tires for a new truck (I would attempt a swap before I took delivery)
34" Tire Diameter
285/75R18 = 34.8x11.2R18
295/70R18 = 34.3X11.6R18
305/70R18 = 34.8x12R18
325/65R18 = 34.6x12.8R18
34X12.5R18
The bold ones above seemed like they would work. Playing it safe, the 295/70/18 would be ok I assume.
Sooo... question. Will a 34"-35" tire not fit on a stock 2500? News to me...
I was looking at potential tires for a new truck (I would attempt a swap before I took delivery)
34" Tire Diameter
285/75R18 = 34.8x11.2R18
295/70R18 = 34.3X11.6R18
305/70R18 = 34.8x12R18
325/65R18 = 34.6x12.8R18
34X12.5R18
The bold ones above seemed like they would work. Playing it safe, the 295/70/18 would be ok I assume.
I have these on my truck in the 295-70-18, love how quiet they are. They were a little squirmy for the few thousand miles, but are great now .i went with the, because of the 4080lb load range , I usually haul heavy load so I went with it . I have them on some 18x10 with -24 and stock height, it just barely barely scrapes
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