275/65R18

[cabjl]

Looking for opinions on moving from 255/70R18to 275/65R18. Only street driving so off road is not an issue. I know the diameter is almost exactly the same, but I need to make sure the width is not an issue. I am thinking that the slightly wider tires would fill the wells out a little better, with better street traction. Opinion on tires would be appreciated.

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[blnewt]

Here's a tirerack list for that size, can't go wrong w/ the Cooper AT3 and they're 3peak snow rated for winter driving.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Tire...&rearRatio=40&rearDiameter=17&performance=ALL

 

[aldo98229]

You won’t rub with 275/65R18. I wasn’t rubbing with 275/70R18.

I have 285/75R18 now and I’m still not rubbing...

275/70R18 KO2s with 3/4-inch Daystar Comfort Ride leveling kit, Sahara wheels, no wheel spacers

285/75R18 Nokian Outpost ATs with Mopar lift, Sahara wheels, no wheel spacers

 

[jludave]

Opinion on tires would be appreciated.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT.

Here they are in 275/70R18. No rubbing.

 

[cabjl]

jludave. I have the identical car. You photo helps a lot. Is there any reason to get or not get the 275/70 over the 275/65. The 275/70 are a little over an inch taller. I know I can reprogram the car, but do you really see a change in the MPG or a change in power and general driving experience.

 

[aldo98229]

jludave. I have the identical car. You photo helps a lot. Is there any reason to get or not get the 275/70 over the 275/65. The 275/70 are a little over an inch taller. I know I can reprogram the car, but do you really see a change in the MPG or a change in power and general driving experience.

You will likely rub your rear fenders with 275/70R18 at full articulation.

 

[Fergshouse]

You won’t rub with 275/65R18. I wasn’t rubbing with 275/70R18.

I have 285/75R18 now and I’m still not rubbing...

275/70R18 KO2s with 3/4-inch Daystar Comfort Ride leveling kit, Sahara wheels, no wheel spacers

285/75R18 Nokian Outpost ATs with Mopar lift, Sahara wheels, no wheel spacers

Aldo - how did you like the Daystar spacers? Did you notice much ride improvement? Also, did you have to do any other suspension changes like LCA’s? I’ve got a 20 Sahara with 285/70r17’s and am planning to add the Daystars only. Don’t want to change much but get a slight lift.

 

[aldo98229]

Aldo - how did you like the Daystar spacers? Did you notice much ride improvement? Also, did you have to do any other suspension changes like LCA’s? I’ve got a 20 Sahara with 285/70r17’s and am planning to add the Daystars only. Don’t want to change much but get a slight lift.

At that point I only had the Daystar spacer lift. Yes, it smoothed the ride a little.

I got a Mopar lift afterwards. If I were to do it all over again, I'd stop at the Daystar spacer kit.

 

[Fergshouse]

Thanks for the advice!

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