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the 305/65/18 you are asking about has more sidewall than your OEM tires. it is a 33.5" tall tire. Your factory tires are a 32" tire
I'm running a 275/60/20 (33") on my 4x2 Expy right now with ZERO rubbing issues. But that is because I only went up in height, but kept same width.
Your new tires will be 2" wider than the OEM tires. Your best bet is to turn the wheel all the way to the stop 1 way. Get your head in there and measure all the gaps you have. Shorten that gap by 1" to account for new tire.
Be sure to also look for clearance while tire is compressed and turned. Your new tires are only 1" wider than the tires I'm rocking right now. So you only have to clear another 1/2" from components than I currently do. I'm fairly certain you'll be fine. Especially if you are a 4x4 (sits 1" taller).
aren't the 17" and 18" rims only a 7.5" width? I know they are on the F-150. Makes sense if the Expy were as well since they are basically the exact same vehicle. 20's are 8.5" wide due to narrower sidewalls
I'm running a 275/60/20 (33") on my 4x2 Expy right now with ZERO rubbing issues. But that is because I only went up in height, but kept same width.
Your new tires will be 2" wider than the OEM tires. Your best bet is to turn the wheel all the way to the stop 1 way. Get your head in there and measure all the gaps you have. Shorten that gap by 1" to account for new tire.
Be sure to also look for clearance while tire is compressed and turned. Your new tires are only 1" wider than the tires I'm rocking right now. So you only have to clear another 1/2" from components than I currently do. I'm fairly certain you'll be fine. Especially if you are a 4x4 (sits 1" taller).
aren't the 17" and 18" rims only a 7.5" width? I know they are on the F-150. Makes sense if the Expy were as well since they are basically the exact same vehicle. 20's are 8.5" wide due to narrower sidewalls
not saying it's right, but I know alot of F-150 guys rocking 305, 315, and 325 width rubber on their OEM 7.5" wide rims
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