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295/70 18 on 18x9 +25 offset with 2” front lift

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by bmcdds, Nov 9, 2018.

  1. Nov 9, 2018 at 9:32 PM
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    Hey everyone,

    Sorry for another “will these fit” thread. I’ve been reading a lot of threads and I’m trying decide if I should change the size of my tires that I’ve ordered, but not been installed yet.

    Installing 5100’s on middle setting, 2 driver and 1 passenger side shims with Method Double Standard 18x9 +25 rims. Ordered 285/70 18 Nitto RGs at $312 and 60 lbs/tire Going with +2 CB shackles in the rear.

    However, I’m waffling and thinking of ordering 295/70 18 Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx at around $240 and 67 lbs/tire.

    I’m not really interested in CMC, but willing to remove front mud flaps, do some massaging, and pull the front plastic forward.

    Will the 295s be a good fit?

    Thank you!
     
  2. Nov 10, 2018 at 4:17 AM
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  3. Nov 10, 2018 at 4:58 AM
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    I'm running the 295 Maxxs right now with +14 offset and no CMC required. Front fender liners were moved forward. By way those Maxxs are a great value. Can't vouch for +25 offset.
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2018 at 8:15 AM
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    Toytec/Eibach 3/1 lift kit 295/70/18 TOYO AT 18 Inch Method NVs
    I’m running a very similar set up 295/70/18 on 18x9 +25 with a 3inch lift. You’ll need to do some trimming to the front fender liner.
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2018 at 9:53 AM
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  6. Nov 10, 2018 at 9:57 AM
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    Thank you for the feedback on the Maxxs. Any experience with STT Pros? They are only $3 more than the Maxxs with a deeper tread. But lower speed rating (not a big deal to me).
     
  7. Nov 10, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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    I have a set of STT Pro M/Ts too. Great M/T off road tire. Good in most conditions except ice and super packed snow. Off road snow......great. Maxx's are better for daily driver if most of your time is on the highway all the time with long commutes otherwise either tire is good.
     
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  8. Nov 10, 2018 at 12:57 PM
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    Perfect!
     
  9. Nov 19, 2018 at 6:57 PM
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    Camburg uniball UCA, Cooper AT3 XLT 295, Coachbuilder shims, shackles, and steering kit, SCS Ray 10, Undercover Flex Cover Ultra, GTR Lighting LED headlight and fog.
    After studying 34” tire specs and wanting the lightest tire to balance performance and ruggedness I opted for Cooper AT3 XLT. 60 lbs. Fairly new tire and should compete well against RG. Haven’t mounted them yet so can’t give you real world. Just providing another option.
     
  10. Nov 20, 2018 at 8:14 AM
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    What tire did you end up with?
     
  11. Nov 20, 2018 at 10:26 AM
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    Thanks! I'll check them out, too.
     
  12. Nov 20, 2018 at 10:31 AM
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    My appointment is Friday at 10am. They have the RG in 285/70/18 and STT Maxx in 295/70/18 for me. Going to take a look at @Hams recommendation and check out the Cooper AT3 XLT too.

    I did the front lift yesterday, so now the truck sits level. I'll tackle the shackles another time, since I just needed to get the front done to get the wheels and tires installed.
     
  13. Nov 21, 2018 at 11:13 AM
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    Very interested in seeing your pics when installed!
     
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    Sitting at Big Brand Tire in Lompoc waiting on the alignment. Moved up my appointment for wheel and tire install to today at 4:30.
     
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    Numbers almost all within what coachbuilder recommended. The left toe is 0.05 instead of 0.07-0.12.
     
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    Went with the 295/70 18 Cooper ST Maxx tires.
     
  17. Nov 25, 2018 at 11:26 AM
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    looks great !
     
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    Bilstein 5100s with middle setting, 2 coachbuilder shims on driver and 1 shim on passenger side. Going to install coachbuilder +2 shackles another weekend.
     
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    Truck looks awesome man! Running the same size tire on my truck as well. If I see you around town I'll make sure to wave.

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    I could probably guess where you live. I’ll do the same if I see you.
     
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    I’ll add the shackles to maintain some rake to keep the TSS sensor happy and prevent the bro lean when I have a load in the back or towing.
     
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    I have factory 2018 TRD wheels 18 inch with 295/70/18’s and no spacers were needed. I only have 5100’s at top setting and no rubbing at all or any cutting/modifications. Not sure why people add additional stuff up front with the 5100’s
     
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    I felt that I would be doing less preloading on the 5100s by going with the middle setting. Adding an extra shim on the driver side gets rid of the lean on that side.
     
  25. Nov 27, 2018 at 6:37 PM
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    Oh okay. I must have got lucky because mine doesn’t lean at all
     

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