Upsizing Tires on 18" wheels?
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I would be interested as well, I'd assume they'd affect handling especially cornering, but might provide more grip in loose situations. From my experience if you go with blockier tires, aka "Mudders" you lose a lot in MPG as well, all those big blocks create a lot of rolling resistance.
On the 20" wheels, I have seen a few go from 245/50/20 to 265/50/20 without any issues.
So, I'd venture to guess you could do the same with the 18s. Stock size is 245/60/18, right?
So 265/60/18 would gain you some OD and width: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=265/&ratio=60&diameter=18
So, I'd venture to guess you could do the same with the 18s. Stock size is 245/60/18, right?
So 265/60/18 would gain you some OD and width: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=265/&ratio=60&diameter=18
I recently replaced the original tires at 45K miles, and went with a 255-60-18. It fits perfectly - maybe .5" shorter, which is fine. Made a noticeable difference in handling - the car is much more stable now.
That is the OEM size for a BMW X5, which is a similar sized vehicle - slightly smaller even. And I think maybe also the Porsche Cayenne. I went with a passenger car tire from Yokohama - YK580 at Americas Tire (Discount Tire).
Happy so far with them. I would not run them in snow, but I have dedicated snow tires for that when needed. If it ever snows again here in the CA sierra's....
That is the OEM size for a BMW X5, which is a similar sized vehicle - slightly smaller even. And I think maybe also the Porsche Cayenne. I went with a passenger car tire from Yokohama - YK580 at Americas Tire (Discount Tire).
Happy so far with them. I would not run them in snow, but I have dedicated snow tires for that when needed. If it ever snows again here in the CA sierra's....
