285/70R18 - Suggestions, inputs, etc

[RudyJ07]

Hi All - New to the forum, coming from a '17 Ford F-150 that was leveled and running 34" tires on stock wheels. I have a '20 1500 RST with the 3.0 Duramax. Looking to level the truck and add new wheel/tires immediately. Currently have 265/65/R18 with +26 back spacing. Going with GM AT4 stock wheels with +24 backspacing with 285/70R18's. Anyone running something similar that can offer some insight prior to pulling the trigger on the wheels/tires? 

 

Attached I have compared the two setups and I think I will be in the clear. Just considering the obvious questions: caliper clearance, Control arm Clearance, Tire/wheel fender. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.   

[AdamAT4]

Id like to see the 265 tire.

I was going to add 265/70r18 to my truck

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[ullose272]

There arent alot of options in 285/70, 285/65 or 295/70 gives you alot more options. There are some guys on here with 295/70R18s on stock trailboss trucks which is a 2" lift

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[RudyJ07]

1 hour ago, AdamAT4 said:

Id like to see the 265 tire.

I was going to add 265/70r18 to my truck

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If you're interested, I will be selling these brand new Tires, wheels and sensors here shortly. Swapping everything out Monday.

[AdamAT4]

I have 265/70 ridge grappler on order and fuel Anza 18x9 wheels. Tallest tire for an 18" wheel i could find that isn't 10 ply.

I have 275/70 on my Ram stock height and its a nice tire but 10 ply does make the ride a little more harsh especially off road, on highway it's not too bad if the roads you dive are in good shape.

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[RudyJ07]

1 minute ago, AdamAT4 said:

I have 265/70 ridge grappler on order and fuel Anza 18x9 wheels. Tallest tire for an 18" wheel i could find that isn't 10 ply.

I have 275/70 on my Ram stock height and its a nice tire but 10 ply does make the ride a little more harsh especially off road, on highway it's not too bad if the roads you dive are in good shape.

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Gotcha - appreciate the heads up. I ran 275/65R20 on my Ford and those were 10 ply - definitely a harsher ride but I liked how the sidewall didn't compress. Nonetheless just talked with a local shop and bought the 285/70R18's. If I remember, I'll post some pic's after I get everything installed.