265/70/18

[bbenea]

The factory Hankooks are about shot at less than 24K miles. The truck has the Ford Performance level and I've replaced the factory crash bars with the Ready Lift intrusion bars. After many searches I believe that 265/70/18 tires will fit with no further modification but it looks like it will be really close to the upper control arm. I have a 2019 Lariat with the black package and have no interest in replacing the wheels.

Is anyone running this size tire on the factory wheels?

If so have there been any issues?

Would like to avoid using a wheel spacer if possible.

Thanks in advance.

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[DukeCanBuildit]

Hey Brandon, aren’t your factory tires the same width (265)?

 

[bbenea]

Hey Brandon, aren’t your factory tires the same width (265)?

Hi, yes they are but these will be taller bringing them closer to the control arms.

 

[Frenchy]

Did a quick look for that size. In general you should be fine. If anything you might(key word) have some rubbing of the frame at full lock. I had 285/70-17 Firestone Destination XT'S and they were fantastic. Kept the stock wheels with no spacers and the old man EMU lift. Definitely a tire worth considering since it is available in the size you want.

 

[bbenea]

Did a quick look for that size. In general you should be fine. If anything you might(key word) have some rubbing of the frame at full lock. I had 285/70-17 Firestone Destination XT'S and they were fantastic. Kept the stock wheels with no spacers and the old man EMU lift. Definitely a tire worth considering since it is available in the size you want.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Deleted member 15875]

The factory Hankooks are about shot at less than 24K miles. The truck has the Ford Performance level and I've replaced the factory crash bars with the Ready Lift intrusion bars. After many searches I believe that 265/70/18 tires will fit with no further modification but it looks like it will be really close to the upper control arm. I have a 2019 Lariat with the black package and have no interest in replacing the wheels.

Is anyone running this size tire on the factory wheels?

If so have there been any issues?

Would like to avoid using a wheel spacer if possible.

Thanks in advance.

Since you are lifted, don't think you'll have any issues with the 70's.

 

[sn95joe84]

Thanks for asking this - I've been wondering the same thing. I have the FOX 2" leveling kit and I'd like to go just a bit taller than stock.

 

[bbenea]

Thanks for asking this - I've been wondering the same thing. I have the FOX 2" leveling kit and I'd like to go just a bit taller than stock.

I've got the tires ordered, as soon as I get them installed I'll report back.

 

[bbenea]

Not the best pic but got the tires installed, so far so good but I may have noticed some rubbing at full lock, will need to investigate further when I have some time.

 

[EJH]

Not the best pic but got the tires installed, so far so good but I may have noticed some rubbing at full lock, will need to investigate further when I have some time.

I would love a side view. I have the same color combo with the BAP.
I have stock 265/60R18 tires and want to go bigger. Was thinking 265/65R18 but I could go even bigger to your 265/70R18 depending on what it looks like.

 

[bbenea]

Here are some better pics.

 

[YD_Ranger]

Here are some better pics.

Twins...

 

[bbenea]

Twins...

Holy crap, glad you are out on the West coast, you could be getting me in trouble! Twins for sure.

 

[TroyMalloy]

Here are some better pics.

Dang looks perfect!!! I have a black ranger with the black package so same wheels, I’m considering the wildpeak AT4 so very similar setup, would you say your glad you went to 265/70/18 or would you have done 265/65/18 after riding with it for a while? I have a bds 2.5” level with fox shocks in the front. Trying not to install spacers. Also side note how’s the NC life?? I’m considering a move to the charlotte area from Naples FL. TIA!

 

[Frenchy]

Dang looks perfect!!! I have a black ranger with the black package so same wheels, I’m considering the wildpeak AT4 so very similar setup, would you say your glad you went to 265/70/18 or would you have done 265/65/18 after riding with it for a while? I have a bds 2.5” level with fox shocks in the front. Trying not to install spacers. Also side note how’s the NC life?? I’m considering a move to the charlotte area from Naples FL. TIA!

265/70-18 is a little smaller on height and width compared to a 285/70-17. When I had my Ranger I had 285/70-17's in the Firestone Destination XT. I had rub at full lock. Chances are you may be able to get away from the rub at full lock with a 265/70-18.

Also I would recommend not going with the Falcon Wildpeak AT4W. It's made in Taiwan and some test results from independent testers show it's not that great compared to the Firestone Destination XT and the new BFG KO3.

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