$150 ??? (Ah ha, I knew he was deperate) Sweeeeeeeet!!! Yes, the 285/60R18 will fit fine with little or no rubbing IF mounted on the OEM Stock 18x7 rims. Using the OEM Stock 18x7 rim is truly the "secret" to keeping everything neatly tucked inside the wheelwells as they have the proper offset and backspacing you will want to maintain. Using aftermarket wheels on the VX is where you begin to encounter major rubbing issues, so stick with your OEM Stock 18x7 rims.
Just realize that the Nitto Terra Grappler's are quite a bit heavier tire (55 lbs each if they are "LT" series), so your VX launch, MPG, and braking will suffer in a negative manner. Remember, your OEM tires for the VX weighed only 34 lbs each, so now you're putting on an extra 21 lbs (84 lbs total) of more tire fat (unsprung weight).
When it's time to shop for your "dream tire", try to focus your tire search for "P" series (aka "P-Metric") tires only, as they are at least 10 lbs lighter than their heavy "LT" series twin.
Consider these two specific tires for your next "dream tire":
Pro-Comp A/T - P285/60R18 (31.4" O.D./43 lbs)
General Grabber AT2 - P275/65R18 (32" O.D./44 lbs)
Try to stay clear of all "LT" series tires, as they are just way too damn heavy for the sporty & nimble VX.
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