[Jeremy Cross]

So, folks ... is anyone running 285's with 18 inch rims ? I've got a 2.5 inch S.L and looking to add a 2 inch body lift. I'd like to get a bigger rim and tire combo than I have now. I'm currently running 285/75R16's factory rims 30mm offset with 1.5 inch wheel spacers.

 

[early 2010]

Do you have at least on inch of clearance? You are going to use that up. If the tires rub now (or very close to it) Going to a tire 2" larger isn't going to clear.

 

[JeremyNB]

Do you have at least on inch of clearance? You are going to use that up. If the tires rub now (or very close to it) Going to a tire 2" larger isn't going to clear.

I do, I feel that with an extra 2 inch on a body lift they should fit but it's hard to find anyone who's done it yet.

 

[Vet 180]

So, folks ... is anyone running 285's with 18 inch rims ? I've got a 2.5 inch S.L and looking to add a 2 inch body lift. I'd like to get a bigger rim and tire combo than I have now. I'm currently running 285/75R16's factory rims 30mm offset with 1.5 inch wheel spacers. View attachment 125220

A 285/75R18 is a much bigger tire, it’s basically a 35. So read up what it takes to fit a 35 inch tire. It’s not such a common size either.


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[AlbatrossCafe]

^^ What he said. Typically you can't fit 35's without cutting, even with a 2" body lift. You have to trim the rear of the front fender a couple inches. However, you may have a different experience because your tire is going to be an inch narrower compared to the typical 35 which is 315mm width. But I'm guessing you will have to trim regardless if you want any articulation to happen.

 

[Discount Tire]

I think @AlbatrossCafe hit the nail on the head, 285/75R-18 will likely work under normal street driving once the 2" BL is installed, but articulation is another story.

 

[early 2010]

Clearance isn't height dictated. The rear of the wheel well (where your toes go) is where it rubs. Going 2" up doesn't really do anything for the for/aft clearance issue.

 

[dalvin]

Why put 35's? Are you planning to do some serious wheeling? Aside from trimming, you might need to change your gearing because you will lose some power with 35's. If I'm going to look for new wheel and tire packages for my rig, 33" is the biggest size I would want to go.