
Originally Posted by
Riff Raff
The advantage of using the 285 width series is that it will give your VX a much wider stance, better look, better handling performance and will still easily fit onto the OEM 18x7 rims.
I highly recommend the following tire make/model for your VX in either 285/50R18 (29.2" O.D.) or 285/55R18 (30.0" O.D.).
The MAXXIS - MARAUDER MA-S1
The only problem with a tire this wide with this short aspect ration, is that our rims are not really wide enough. They recommend 9" (8"-10" range), and ours are only 7". I ran Pirelli Scorpion Zero 285/55-18 tires on my VX, and they looked OK, but just didn't feel right. I would NOT recommend them. Absolutely no trimming required, though. I've backed off to 265/60-18 Kumho's and feel these are perfect for unmolested cladding.
Gregg
2001 Proton Yellow #1379