What is the largest tire for a 100% stock 4x4 with Stock wheels?

[Fredie53]

Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT 255/65R18
weight 34 lbs

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 LT275/65R18
weight 59 lbs

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[Sharpix]

thats correct. BFG tires weight too much when not off roading.
Me having BFG on a Tacoma previously, now with my Wildtra, Im just waiting to wear the stock goodyears (i think they are borderline mediocre) but for the weight id rather wait and have a clear idea of how it handles before swapping to bigger slower tires.
Mine is a Wildtrak with 200 miles.
Id rathee wear them doing hooligan stuff than receiving 3 useless bucks for them.
There should be lighter ocassional off road tires, C load ones for the major brands. I dont like off brand stuff.

Wildtrak is still 255 65 18. Tire clearance is less than half inch near the UCA I suspect 265 is doable, 275 would rub sometimes. I would not 275. I like stock wildtrak wheels, they look goo.

 

[tomtom]

I have EU spec PHEV Wildtrak, should have the same front suspension geometry. ET 55 18 inch wheels, came with 255/65R18 all-season tyres, now running 275/65R18 Blizzak's. No rubbing, no level kit, no spacer, OEM ET55 wheels. Pretty close to the UCA, but no rubbing yet. No clearance issues otherwise.

Pics here: https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/thre...wildtrak-phev-eu-delivered.24662/#post-353138

Going for 285/70R17 on ET55 OEM Raptor wheels for summer, pretty sure going to need like 20mm spacers to clear the UCA.

 

[cc1999]

I have EU spec PHEV Wildtrak, should have the same front suspension geometry. ET 55 18 inch wheels, came with 255/65R18 all-season tyres, now running 275/65R18 Blizzak's. No rubbing, no level kit, no spacer, OEM ET55 wheels. Pretty close to the UCA, but no rubbing yet. No clearance issues otherwise.

Pics here: https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/thre...wildtrak-phev-eu-delivered.24662/#post-353138

Going for 285/70R17 on ET55 OEM Raptor wheels for summer, pretty sure going to need like 20mm spacers to clear the UCA.

Nice!
‘Would you have any pics of your 275s on your Ranger you could share?

just FYI the Bronco SAS 17” rim has a +30 offset which would negate the need for the 20mm spacer.

I have the +30 Bronco rims on both my Raptors.

 

[tomtom]

Nice!
‘Would you have any pics of your 275s on your Ranger you could share?

just FYI the Bronco SAS 17” rim has a +30 offset which would negate the need for the 20mm spacer.

I have the +30 Bronco rims on both my Raptors.

Sadly Bronco is not on the EU market, so sourcing the wheels would be difficult, the ET would be perfect. Plus I already have the Raptor wheels. Would go 275/70R17 which would be very close to the 275/65R18 but the tyre selection on that size is very limited. Found Cooper Discoverer ST Maxxes on that size though, might be a viable option.

Here's the pics with the 275/65R18 Blizzak DM-V3's:

 

[cc1999]

Sadly Bronco is not on the EU market, so sourcing the wheels would be difficult, the ET would be perfect. Plus I already have the Raptor wheels. Would go 275/70R17 which would be very close to the 275/65R18 but the tyre selection on that size is very limited. Found Cooper Discoverer ST Maxxes on that size though, might be a viable option.

Here's the pics with the 275/65R18 Blizzak DM-V3's:

Looks great with the 275s .
‘Very sharp looking topper as well.
‘Sharp looking truck!

Thanks for the pics !

 

[RJRanger]

Right now if upgrading the tire on the Lariats tomorrow I think i am still thinking the 275/65R18s would be the right call for best blend of both increased height and width of the tires.

I am not a big fan of of tall skinny tires. I really like a nice wide tire with still enough height to fill the wheel wells without looking stuffed .

Best guess without buying them and seeing first hand.

I really think the 275/65R18 or maybe a 285/60R18 would be the best overall bet to achieve the said goal of optimizing the look and stance while using all 100% oe parts.
Meaning oe wheels, no lifts just simple tire swap only.

I am aiming for the same goals....no lift and associated issues.....no wheel spacers. If you find the answer please post it and I will do the same .

 

[cc1999]

This video is showing the 275/65R18 on stock +55 rims.
Looks pretty good on there.

 

[cc1999]

Here is some more pics I found of a 6th gen Rangers with oe rims running 275/65R18.

 

[1996-to-2025]

I plan on going with 255/75R17 when it comes time to replace tires. Same width as stock tire but one inch taller. Many choices in that size and they are not super heavy.

 

[RJRanger]

Here is some more pics I found of a 6th gen Rangers with oe rims running 275/65R18.

Definitely looks better! Have you found anyone running this size without clearance issues? I guess weight is a big concern as well since the stock tire is 38lbs. I think staying a few lbs of stock is a good idea for mpg purposes.

 

[cc1999]

Definitely looks better! Have you found anyone running this size without clearance issues? I guess weight is a big concern as well since the stock tire is 38lbs. I think staying a few lbs of stock is a good idea for mpg purposes.

Oh yea no doubt increasing the tire size will have a fuel mileage penalty.
‘The tires seen in the pics I found are bound to have a significant fuel mileage penalty, not only weight but rolling resistance if the tread effects fuel mileage as well.

The stock tire these days seems to be one designed specifically for the OEM, to optimize fuel mileage to keep the mileage ratings high as possible. The weight is one factor the other is keeping rolling resistance low. The stock Goodyear has more of a hyway tread design with lightly sculpted sidewalls to attempt to give it optimized fuel mileag.

If looking at certain tire websites you can see a tire same brand and same model same size listed twice with different model numbers. There are special specs on the OEM version, lighter weight, less tread depth, all for mpg.

 

[RJRanger]

I plan on going with 255/75R17 when it comes time to replace tires. Same width as stock tire but one inch taller. Many choices in that size.

So you plan on moving from stock 18" to 17" rims?

 

[1996-to-2025]

So you plan on moving from stock 18" to 17" rims?

I have the standard XLT 17 inch wheels.

 

[RJRanger]

Oh yea no doubt increasing the tire size will have a fuel mileage penalty.
‘The tires seen in the pics I found are bound to have a significant fuel mileage penalty, not only weight but rolling resistance if the tread effects fuel mileage as well.

The stock tire these days seems to be one designed specifically for the OEM, to optimize fuel mileage to keep the mileage ratings high as possible. The weight is one factor the other is keeping rolling resistance low. The stock Goodyear has more of a hyway tread design with lightly sculpted sidewalls to attempt to give it optimized fuel mileag.

If looking at certain tire websites you can see a tire same brand and same model same size listed twice with different model numbers. There are special specs on the OEM version, lighter weight, less tread depth, all for mpg.

Just looking at my Ranger (18" wheels) and I do not think any tire wider than the stock 255 will work. The control arm knuckle is already extremely close to the tire. Less than a finger thickness so I am guessing 1/2 clearance max. A 265 tire is about .4 inches wider than the 255. So that would add .20 to the inside...not sure if that would clear and if it did it would be close...probably too close to air down. Seems like the only size that would work is a 255/70/18. Not sure if gaining maybe 1 inch in height is worth the money.

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