I picked up some new wheels

[samneil2000]

Good choice, make sure to post pics of your VX after you put them on. I think BFG MT KM2s would look on those rims and make your VX look very aggressive.

Update:
I'm going with your advice. I searched tires for a while, and I believe size 305-60-18 tires are what I'm after. They are about 32.5 inches tall and 12 inches wide. I'm hoping I can get them in with little to no trimming necessary (I have OME 912s in back and t-bar crank up front). I found the BFG MT TA KM2 tires for 306 each at tirerack.com. I then checked with my brother and he can get them for me at that price through his work at a local Ford dealership. That way I can avoid shipping charges. Yay

So, hopefully by next weekend or so, I'll have some new pics with my new wheels and tires.

[PK]

Rear wheels will fit fine.
Be prepared to trim and BFH up front.

My 32" x 11" wide tyres needed it, and they were on stock rims with the correct offset.

Larger dia + wider thread + wrong offset = lots of BFH work.

PK

[Riff Raff]

I say; if you're gonna' go, then go big or go home!!! Consider the LT285/75R18 which is a whooping 35" O.D. There are only three(3) tires manufactured in the world in this size, and they would fit excellent on a "lifted" VX, they are:

LT285/75R18 = 35" O.D.

A: MAXXIS - MT-762 "Bighorn" (Mud-Terrain)
B: TOYO - OPEN COUNTRY M/T (Mud-Terrain)
C: TOYO - OPEN COUNTRY A/T (All-Terrain)

[Triathlete]

I think there are a few more than 3 in that size...

[Riff Raff]

I think there are a few more than 3 in that size...

TRIATHLETE--- Thank you for the tire knowledge challenge test; unfortunately, you are incorrect. The website "link" you provided are wider 12.5" (315 series) tires, as opposed to the narrower 11.5" (285 series) that I provided in my previous posting.

Tire width equivalent in inches:

285 = 11.5"
305 = 12.0"
315 = 12.5"
325 = 13.0"

The 35" O.D. tires available for the 18" rim are as follows with examples of tire manufacturers who produce them (listed in graduating widths, narrowest to widest). Note: The equivalent tire size shown in parentheses ( ) is not manufactured and therefore not available.

35" O.D. Tires:

285/75R18 = (35x11.5R18) (only from Maxxis & Toyo)
305/70R18 = (35x12.0R18) (Dick Cepek; Mickey Thompson)
(315/70R18) = 35x12.5R18 (see "link" in quotation)
325/65R18 = (35x13.0R18) (Toyo; Dick Cepek; Mickey Thompson; Pro-Comp)


The narrower 285/75R18 tire from Maxxis & Toyo in 35" O.D. will fit on a "lifted" VX with less installation difficulties than the wider vesions. This is because the narrower 285 series width has a lesser degree of a "tire swing arc" within the tightly cramped VX front wheelwell. This 285 series tire will also fit perfectly on the '00/'01 OEM 18x7 stock VX rims; which will significantly reduce rubbing issues even further, as the OEM rims have the correct factory offset & backspacing.

[Triathlete]

TRIATHLETE--- Thank you for the tire knowledge challenge test; unfortunately, you are incorrect.

Thats what I get for reading and responding in a glycogen depleted state after riding a bike 100+ miles followed by a brutal swim workout!

[samneil2000]

Well, I guess if that's what it takes, that's what I'll do.
My brother told me the tires are already in, so now I just have to get the VX and the rims to his shop...

Rear wheels will fit fine.
Be prepared to trim and BFH up front.

My 32" x 11" wide tyres needed it, and they were on stock rims with the correct offset.

Larger dia + wider thread + wrong offset = lots of BFH work.

PK

[Triathlete]

Well, I guess if that's what it takes, that's what I'll do.
My brother told me the tires are already in, so now I just have to get the VX and the rims to his shop...

remember, you will have to take care of your wheel wells before taking the VX to get the wheels/tires installed or you will not be able to drive it home....unless you live in a straight line from the shop!

[VXorado]

Well, I guess if that's what it takes, that's what I'll do.
My brother told me the tires are already in, so now I just have to get the VX and the rims to his shop...

Those tires are gonna look mean on your VX. I used a sawzall and grinder for the wheel wells. Its not hard but like Triathlete said, plan ahead.

[samneil2000]

Are there any other pics besides LittleBeast's pics of the required "modifications" to the fender? Is it easiest to just put the wheel tire combo on, turn the wheels and see how much clearance is needed or what?

Thanks guys.

[circmand]

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[VX KAT]

Look nice Dave!!

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