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Hi all, current tires have just about reached the end of their life, looking at slightly more aggressive look by going to some BFG KO3s on the stock 18” wheels. Maybe a size or two larger?

 

I don't have a level and have no desire to add one, don't like the squatted look since I'm hauling/towing often.

 

2017 1500 4wd crew cab, stock size is 265/65R18. What are my options if I don't want to deal with rubbing? There are 265/70, 275/65, and 275/70 options. 

 

Thanks for any recommendations and photos are always appreciated!

M1ck3y Senior Enthusiast

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I had 275 65 r18 on my truck and the front passenger side rubbed in reverse.

 

Went with a leveling kit and a larger tire, offset wheel; no rubbing.

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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275/65R18 is the least likely to rub as its just a hair larger than stock.  

 

The other two, 265/70R18 and 275/70R18 are gonna rub most likely as 265/70R18 is an inch larger in diameter than stock (32.6in tire), and 275/70R18 is 1.6in larger than stock (33" tire).  

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On 6/11/2025 at 5:26 AM, cplrampage said:

Hi all, current tires have just about reached the end of their life, looking at slightly more aggressive look by going to some BFG KO3s on the stock 18” wheels. Maybe a size or two larger?

 

I don't have a level and have no desire to add one, don't like the squatted look since I'm hauling/towing often.

 

2017 1500 4wd crew cab, stock size is 265/65R18. What are my options if I don't want to deal with rubbing? There are 265/70, 275/65, and 275/70 options. 

 

Thanks for any recommendations and photos are always appreciated!

Hey everyone, my truck needs new tires, and I'm thinking about getting some cool BFG KO3s for my 18-inch wheels! I don't want to mess with a lift kit since I tow stuff, but I'm wondering if I can go a size or two bigger than my current 265/65R18s without them rubbing. What do you guys think about 265/70, 275/65, or 275/70?

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