BBS TRD Pro 18" Tire Recommendation

[nor_cal_cyclist]

Hey did the 305/65/18s rub on turns or needed cutting? I have the arb bull bar too and wanted your thoughts on wider tires clearing or not. Please let me know.

No rubbing, but I'm running the spider tracks 1.25" spacers to avoid rubbing the KDSS bar. Still thinking of something a bit narrower...

 

[aznxfactor]

No rubbing, but I'm running the spider tracks 1.25" spacers to avoid rubbing the KDSS bar. Still thinking of something a bit narrower...

I have 275 70 18 on the 16 Trd pro wheels and was thinking of putting 2.5 spacers to give it a wider stance myself but the thought of 305s seem very nice.

 

[studio19atx]

They are the HE centercaps custom painted to match.

The custom paintwork is perfect. Looks very clean

 

[studio19atx]

Now, from my research before i got my tires, Michelin AT2 is an old design......because of lack of siping and hard compound, it is not the best in rain. Despite the slightly aggressive tread (more noise than highway tires), they are not very good off-road (easily becomes glazed donuts).

I talked with Michelin...AT2 sidewall is NOT stronger than Michelin LTX Defender. I would argue that Defender is THE tire (from Michelin) to get if you stay mostly on-road because it is arguably stronger than AT2 (due to newer tire compound), much better in rain, and just as good off-road.

I wonder if Michelin will give a credit towards defenders in lieu of AT2. AT2 look real nice though.

 

[odinsfury]

I wonder if Michelin will give a credit towards defenders in lieu of AT2. AT2 look real nice though.

I wonder if Michelin will give a credit towards defenders in lieu of AT2. AT2 look real nice though.