Toyo AT2's, not many size options.

LaserBlueZ71 · September 22, 2013

So, I have decided on my lift, the 4 inch Rancho, it is on the way, already have the RS9000XL shocks in the garage.

I have decided on these wheels. They are 18X9 with a +18 offset.

http://www.customwheeloffset.com/images/538-5-2011-sierra-2500hd-gmc-leveling-kit-mayhem-chaos-chrome-aggressive-1-outside-fender.jpg

Now, for the problem. I have decided on the Toyo AT2 tire, however, as far as sizes in the 33 inch category go, Toyo really screwed up here. It's either too small or too big for 18 inch sizes. They have a few sizes that are 33., but they are a very narrow tire, 275/70R18. I don't want a very narrow tire with a lift kit that nets about 5.5 inches, I can only imagine how weird that would look. What I want is a 295/65R18, which they do not offer. So, these are my only two choices to keep the looks up.

Size 1: 285/65R18 - Toyo shows as 32.6 inches

Size 2: 325/60R18 - Toyo shows as 33.3 inches.

My concern with the 325s is rubbing at full lock, and fuel mileage. 325 seems like a VERY wide tire to me, and I have my doubts that it wouldn't rub something at full lock. The 285's seem that they would not be wide enough, and leave me with the narrow tire, truck lifted too high for it's tires look.

I do a LOT of driving. I use this truck as my daily driver, and I also take road trips every year to go see my family which is 2 Provinces over. While I understand you can't have your cake and eat it too with a lifted truck, I do need to try and keep the MPG loss down to a minimum. I have opted to stay with 33's in order to avoid installing new gears. I don't want to go any bigger than this because I don't want headaches.

So, any suggestions?

Thanks all.

uh6tdrvr · September 22, 2013

If you wanted a size options you shouldn't have went with a 18 inch wheel. 17's have the most options.just look through what toyo offers for sizes I have 275 70 18's and side by side the biggest difference is the height of the 270. Its nearly a full inch taller and about a finger n as il from being as wide. 285 lists at 32.6 x 11.5 and the 270 is 33.2 x 11. If you are wanting a 33 12.5 then go to 17's or 20's.

Sounds like you picked the wrong wheels

LaserBlueZ71 · September 22, 2013

Not a fan of 20 inch wheels. 20's with 33's does not leave a lot of sidewall meat, and that's the look I am going for. 17 inch wheels severly limit options for larger brakes, which I intend to do in the future. Also, 17's with 33's is too much sidewall. I believe the happy medium is 18's, although it would seem they are being phased out. Almost every new vehicle these days seems to be coming equipped with 20's.

LongrangeLauber · September 22, 2013

+18 offset? You could probably go to an offset of -12 and keep it around a 33 and you shouldnt rub. My 16" M/T Classic II's had an offset of -22 with 285/75r16's on them. Only trimmed a little bit but no rubbing.

He may not be able to go to a 17" due to the caliper size (possibly)

EDIT: They come with 20's for brake cooling purposes because the brakes are getting bigger. It also costs more for a bigger wheel size tire so I think this is how they are sneaking into our wallet and taking our money haha

LaserBlueZ71 · September 22, 2013

+18 offset? You could probably go to an offset of -12 and keep it around a 33 and you shouldnt rub. My 16" M/T Classic II's had an offset of -22 with 285/75r16's on them. Only trimmed a little bit but no rubbing.

He may not be able to go to a 17" due to the caliper size (possibly)

EDIT: They come with 20's for brake cooling purposes because the brakes are getting bigger. It also costs more for a bigger wheel size tire so I think this is how they are sneaking into our wallet and taking our money haha

Tire pricing is one big factor that keeps me looking at 18's. It may vary, but in my location, 20's are quite a bit more expensive than 18's, even though the overall diameter is the same, which means less rubber!

To get back on the 325/60R18s for a moment, is anyone here running these? I just wonder how much of a dump my MPG would take with that much ground contact. Each tire weighs in at 64 pounds for that size.