I picked up some new wheels

[circmand]

I put the OEM size on the rims and have plenty of room

[samneil2000]

305-60-18
They are about 12 inches wide and just under 33 inches tall, according to the specs.

And thanks Ldub, that's an honor...

[LittleBeast]

Dude serious improvement! I like that look a lot. Nice tire choice as well, 2 thumbs way up

[Triathlete]

Looks good!
Did you put a jack under the front tire and stuff it into the wheel well to be sure you have clearance there with the wheel turned?

[Riff Raff]

305-60-18
They are about 12 inches wide and just under 33 inches tall, according to the specs.

The BFG in LT305/60R18 (32.6" O.D./65 lbs) looks very nice on your VX. It's kinda' heavy compared to the 34 lbs OEM tire, so allow an extra big cushion of space between the car in front of you in case of emergency panic stop. Drive safe; and never tail-gate somebody with those heavy tires, as they're much harder to stop.

[LittleBeast]

The BFG in LT305/60R18 (32.6" O.D./65 lbs) looks very nice on your VX. It's kinda' heavy compared to the 34 lbs OEM tire, so allow an extra big cushion of space between the car in front of you in case of emergency panic stop. Drive safe; and never tail-gate somebody with those heavy tires, as they're much harder to stop.

Or rely on the increase in contact patch to stop you faster

Sorry I had too, hahaha

disclaimer: I am just kidding be safe and drive smart

[Riff Raff]

Or rely on the increase in contact patch to stop you faster

Ryan-- True; however, M/T's do not stop as quick as their A/T sister. The wide-open lug pattern of an M/T has less actual rubber in contact with the road surface than the A/T version, as the A/T has a tighter close-knit tread pattern.

[tomdietrying]

I would like to go a little wider than my 285/60/18s. Has anyone tried to put a 305/60/18 on a stock rim? Our rims are 7.5 inches wide, but I wonder if the 305 might be just a bit to wide. Any thoughts.
Peace.
Tom

[samneil2000]

I snapped a couple more pics just to show the overall effect. I'm pleased with the look and the tires actually ride pretty good considering the tread. There is some noise, but it is not unreasonable.
By the way, it's dusk in the pics so the VX has a tannish hue. It is Astral though...
Also, the last pic shows what happens when your wife isn't looking where she's backing. She smacked the front of the VX pretty hard. Lucky for me (and her) there wasn't too much damage to my VX. Her car is in the body shop this morning... grrr