Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 46

Thread: biggest tire size?

  1. #1
    Member Since
    Oct 2007
    Location
    2001, foxfire red #1096
    Posts
    368
    Thanked: 0

    Question biggest tire size?

    anyone know what is the biggest tire you can put on a non lifted VX with no trimming with 18'rims?
    its time to change my tires and i want to get the biggest size

    thx!
    ----------------------
    A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?
    Albert Einstein

  2. #2
    Member Since
    Jun 2002
    Location
    2001, Proton Yellow, VX, 1379 (sold)
    Posts
    994
    Thanked: 0
    That's easy. 285-55-18. Absolutely no trimming required. Go with 285-60-18 and you may need to trim.
    Gregg
    2001 Proton Yellow #1379

  3. #3
    Member Since
    Dec 2005
    Location
    2001, Dragon Green, 1342
    Posts
    2,393
    Thanked: 0
    I had to trim the front when I went to a 285/60/18 on the OEM wheel, but it was very minor trimming
    Last edited by rowhard : 03/18/2008 at 05:57 PM Reason: was wrong
    Greetings, Earthling. We come in peace... Never mind "Paris to Dakar", the VehiCROSS looks ready for the Martian desert.

  4. #4
    Member Since
    Jan 2005
    Location
    2001, Ebony Black, 1153
    Posts
    2,264
    Thanked: 2
    Just thumbing through some other forums and some jeep and toyota dudes have been running 33x12.5s on their stock rims that are 16x7!!!!! Some report slight uneven wear, others minor rubbing, but some swear by it and say they have been doing it for years with no problems.
    I for one have the 285/60-18 (Terra Grapplers) on the VX currently and have loved them, however I am looking at getting the 285/65-18 or just going for the 33x12.5-20s that LDub and others have.
    What craziness would happen if I were to try to fit 33x12.5-18 on the stock 7" wide rim? Terrible rubbing, or would that be taken care of with a hammer to the wheel well, uneven tire wear, chance of tire unseating?
    I know DiscountTire certainly wouldn't do it, but I would be interested in seeing if it is possible with the right no name shop, man that would be near impossible to get that tire to seat over that wheel lip when installing huh? Oh and I did read on a different forum that someone pulled off a 35x13.5-15 on a 7" rim with no problems!

  5. #5
    Member Since
    Oct 2008
    Location
    soon
    Posts
    3
    Thanked: 0
    whats the biggest if you were to get the lift kit for it?

  6. #6
    Member Since
    Aug 2010
    Location
    01 Foxfire Red Mica VX 0441
    Posts
    916
    Thanked: 0
    Will 32x11R18 (275/65/18) Toyo Open Country A/T's fit with no modifications or trimming?
    "THEORETICALLY, STILL A TRUCK!"
    2001 VX
    Mods

    2008 HUMMER H3

  7. #7
    Member Since
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Former owner 2001, Foxfire Red, #0663
    Posts
    7,311
    Thanked: 33
    Quote Originally Posted by H3_VX View Post
    Will 32x11R18 (275/65/18) Toyo Open Country A/T's fit with no modifications or trimming?
    Rowhard has those Toyos in 285/60-18.
    Here's a tire size calculator that's really handy when you're comparing different sizes to see how they'll fit compared to stock etc....
    Comparing those two sizes, looks like the 275 is 32.1" vs the 285 is 31.5 and is also a little narrower.
    http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp


    VX KAT
    ....the adventure BEGINS ANEW! ...2015......
    Remember that life is not measured in the breaths you take, but rather in the moments that take your breath away.

  8. #8
    Member Since
    Jun 2002
    Location
    1999, Ebony, VX, #1679
    Posts
    8,422
    Thanked: 3
    Again and again hill....fun, fun, fun!
    Billy Oliver
    15xIronman
    My Sponsors:
    Accelerate3Coaching
    TriSports.com (PM me for 1 time use 20% off code)

  9. #9
    Member Since
    Jun 2002
    Location
    1999, Ebony, VX, #1679
    Posts
    8,422
    Thanked: 3
    Quote Originally Posted by H3_VX View Post
    Will 32x11R18 (275/65/18) Toyo Open Country A/T's fit with no modifications or trimming?
    I think you would be alright if sticking with stock rims...maybe some slight unnoticeable trimming of the inner front wheelwell cladding. If you got a tireshop relation they should have no problems doing test fits.
    Last edited by Triathlete : 08/09/2011 at 05:18 PM Reason: because I can!

  10. #10
    Member Since
    Jun 2004
    Location
    99 Astral Silver VX #1872 + 99 Ironman WIP
    Posts
    10,613
    Thanked: 1

    Thumbs up

    Quote Originally Posted by H3_VX View Post
    Will 32x11R18 (275/65/18) Toyo Open Country A/T's fit with no modifications or trimming?
    Kudos to you H3, you've obviously taken the time to learn search function usage, or you would'v never even found this thread.
    Also, you mentioned site support in another thread, that indicates, to me at least, that you already know the benefits of S-S, beyond posting pics.

    Both factors elevate you, IMO, to "stellar noob"...

    Well play'd!

  11. #11
    Member Since
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Former Owner of 'ZEUS' aka 1031
    Posts
    3,185
    Thanked: 1
    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    Again and again hill....fun, fun, fun!
    More fun for some than for others.

  12. #12
    Member Since
    Aug 2010
    Location
    01 Foxfire Red Mica VX 0441
    Posts
    916
    Thanked: 0
    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    Kudos to you H3, you've obviously taken the time to learn search function usage, or you would'v never even found this thread.
    Also, you mentioned site support in another thread, that indicates, to me at least, that you already know the benefits of S-S, beyond posting pics.

    Both factors elevate you, IMO, to "stellar noob"...

    Well play'd!
    LOL, I might be somewhat of a noob to this forum, but I frequent many others. So I know what makes some people upset (i.e. redundant threads about the same things).

  13. #13
    Member Since
    Aug 2010
    Location
    01 Foxfire Red Mica VX 0441
    Posts
    916
    Thanked: 0
    Quote Originally Posted by VX KAT View Post
    Rowhard has those Toyos in 285/60-18.
    Here's a tire size calculator that's really handy when you're comparing different sizes to see how they'll fit compared to stock etc....
    Comparing those two sizes, looks like the 275 is 32.1" vs the 285 is 31.5 and is also a little narrower.
    http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp


    Wow, those look good on the VX. I think I'm gonna get those for the VX and I'm gonna end up getting Nitto Terra's on the H3.

  14. #14
    Member Since
    Aug 2008
    Location
    2001, PROTON YELLOW, VehiCROSS, 1451
    Posts
    1,955
    Thanked: 0
    Quote Originally Posted by H3_VX View Post
    Will 32x11R18 (275/65/18) Toyo Open Country A/T's fit with no modifications or trimming?
    Yes, the 275/65R18 (32" O.D.) size will fit bolt-on perfect on a OEM Stock non-lifted VX if using the OEM 18x7 rims. You WILL need to trim the front-forward inner cladding very slightly (a tiny triangle trim) due to the 32" O.D. height. I'm currently running the Grabber AT2 in 275/65R18-116S (32" O.D.) w/OEM 18x7 rims on my 100% OEM Stock non-lifted Proton with absolutely no issues. It will totally "fill-up" the huge wheel-well gaps of the VX with pure tire (no gaps).

    A word about the Toyo - Open Country A/T in 275/65R18 (32" O.D.). There are six(6) different part numbers for this particular tire:
    (1). Part# 300640 (42.3 lbs) OWL
    (2). Part# 301640 (47.4 lbs) BSW
    (3). Part# 300440 (51.0 lbs) BSW
    (4). Part# 300600 (51.2 lbs) OWL
    (5). Part# 300680 (51.2 lbs) OWL
    (6). Part# 301600 (51.2 lbs) BSW


    In the wider; but stubbier 285/60R18 (31.3" O.D.), you WILL also need to trim about the same amount of front-forward inner cladding due to the wider swing-arc of the 285 series. Besides the Toyo - Open Country A/T in 285/60R18, please take a peek at the following tires in the same size before making your final decision:

    Cooper - Zeon LTZ (see Photo Gallery of "VX-KAT")
    Pro-Comp - All Terrain (see Photo Gallery of "BoarderCross")
    BFG - gForce T/A KDW2 (new radical looking street tire)


    Major difference between the two sizes:
    Pick 275/65R18 for a generous 1.25" ground clearance gain.
    Pick 285/60R18 for a slightly wider stance with a modest 0.9" ground clearance gain.

    As "CobraJet" mentioned above, if you don't want to trim your front cladding, then pick 285/55R18 (30" O.D.). Although choices in this size are very limited.

    Last edited by Riff Raff : 08/10/2011 at 04:04 AM Reason: Clarification of Front-FORWARD Inner Cladding Trim.

  15. #15
    Member Since
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Former owner 2001, Foxfire Red, #0663
    Posts
    7,311
    Thanked: 33
    Quote Originally Posted by Riff Raff View Post
    Yes, the 275/65R18 (32" O.D.) size will fit bolt-on perfect on a OEM Stock non-lifted VX if using the OEM 18x7 rims. You WILL need to trim the front-inner cladding very slightly (a tiny triangle trim) due the the 32" O.D. height.
    Just to clarify, I believe it's the front OUTER cladding that may need the triangle trimmed. I did that on mine for the 285/60s.
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...1&postcount=16

Similar Threads

  1. What's the biggest tire that can fit on stock rim?
    By IronMan305 in forum VX Troubleshooting...
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 09/23/2012, 09:35 AM
  2. What is the biggest tire that will fit?
    By pilchercross in forum VX Modifications...
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 02/12/2012, 02:23 PM
  3. I need help on tire size.
    By 99VC in forum VX Talk...
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 09/27/2008, 01:01 PM
  4. Rim size/Tire size
    By Dumke in forum VX Talk...
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 01/31/2007, 03:00 PM
  5. Help With '99 VX Tire Size
    By sagwagon in forum VX Talk...
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 04/11/2003, 02:06 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
$lv_vb_eventforums_eventdetails