Okay, so I'm still at a conundrum with my tires...as I mentioned, I got the 2" lift on, and am totally happy with that. I decided to go with the 295/70/18 Nitto G2's on the stock wheels, and I need some opinions on what you would do. My issue is that the tires do rub the lower control arm just a bit at full turn, but only when turning to the left, either backing up or going straight. The other issue, and I expected this, but these tires are really heavy. I can really feel the difference in the way the car goes, either accelerating or on the highway. Not a huge deal, but it is noticeable, and I am getting used to it. Also, they're not the quietest tire out there, again, whatever. Lastly, my gas mileage has gone to poop...I'm getting maybe 12.5 mpg on the hwy. So, not necessary a deal killer with just one of those, but they do tend to add up.
Now for what I do like. They look freakin' awesome. I get so many complements on my truck now, so from a strictly vain perspective, I love it. They're also great off road. I've been through a few trails, both muddy and dry and they are miles better than what I had, plus it just feels solid off road.
Alright, so here's my thoughts. One, if I decide to keep the tires, I'll need to put on some spacers, which I'm not opposed to...I've done it to other trucks with no problems, and I think it'll look even better. I really don't want to go with aftermarket wheels at this time (you can only do so much without the wife giving you crap for it). Again, the disadvantages as stated above. As a daily driver, this is my biggest worry. If this were for mostly off road use, it would be a no brainer, and I'd keep them.
Choice two, go back to smaller tires. Again, from a strictly aesthetic point of view, the smaller tires don't look as good. I really don't know why they don't make a 285/70/18. It would be the perfect size for these trucks, and yes I know BFG makes a mud terrain in that size, but I don't want MT's.
I would want to go with BFG KO2's, so my choices are 275/70/18's which I've had on there previously(that size, not BFG's...they were Revo 2's), or I'm thinking even 285/65/18's. My issue with the 275's are that they're too narrow, and the 285's aren't tall enough. If I go with the 275's again, I would still most likely put on spacers, just to get that wider look, so that may be the way to go.
I also thought about 295/65/18's, but I didn't like the duratracs, and I'm thinking since they're the same width I have now, they would still rub the LCA.
Sorry for the long post, but I have a couple days left to swap the tires out. Should I just man up and deal with noise and crappy MPG's and get the spacers, or solve all my functional issues and go with the smaller tire? Seriously, why don't they just make 285/70's? Ugh...
Now for what I do like. They look freakin' awesome. I get so many complements on my truck now, so from a strictly vain perspective, I love it. They're also great off road. I've been through a few trails, both muddy and dry and they are miles better than what I had, plus it just feels solid off road.
Alright, so here's my thoughts. One, if I decide to keep the tires, I'll need to put on some spacers, which I'm not opposed to...I've done it to other trucks with no problems, and I think it'll look even better. I really don't want to go with aftermarket wheels at this time (you can only do so much without the wife giving you crap for it). Again, the disadvantages as stated above. As a daily driver, this is my biggest worry. If this were for mostly off road use, it would be a no brainer, and I'd keep them.
Choice two, go back to smaller tires. Again, from a strictly aesthetic point of view, the smaller tires don't look as good. I really don't know why they don't make a 285/70/18. It would be the perfect size for these trucks, and yes I know BFG makes a mud terrain in that size, but I don't want MT's.
I would want to go with BFG KO2's, so my choices are 275/70/18's which I've had on there previously(that size, not BFG's...they were Revo 2's), or I'm thinking even 285/65/18's. My issue with the 275's are that they're too narrow, and the 285's aren't tall enough. If I go with the 275's again, I would still most likely put on spacers, just to get that wider look, so that may be the way to go.
I also thought about 295/65/18's, but I didn't like the duratracs, and I'm thinking since they're the same width I have now, they would still rub the LCA.
Sorry for the long post, but I have a couple days left to swap the tires out. Should I just man up and deal with noise and crappy MPG's and get the spacers, or solve all my functional issues and go with the smaller tire? Seriously, why don't they just make 285/70's? Ugh...
