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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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08 superduty 18" wheel width?

what width are those stock 07-08 18" f250 rims?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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8.0" wide.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Anyone have these on your truck? I'm trying to decide if I like them or not. I'd love to see them on some trucks. Black would be ideal.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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And what's the largest tires that can safely go on the 8" rim?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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305-315mm wide tire would be the max that manufacturers recommend for a 8.0" wide wheel.

I ran a 325mm wide tire on mine for a while without issue, now I run 18x8.5" Weld wheels.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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How much difference does the .5" width of the wheel make as far as extra width goes? is it noticeable in the look of the tire, or more functionality?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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It definitely made my tires look wider just from going to a 18x8 to a 18x8.5.
Even the tire guy was surprised how much wider they looked.......since the sidewalls aren't being pulled in as much.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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My 08 is coming with the 17" rims. Those are going bye bye.

I am going to get this style.



They would come from the factory with 275/70R18.



2008 with no lift, I can run 305/65R18 with no problem? What other options would there be?
 

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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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I've been looking into this the past couple hours and now realize that 275/70-18 (stock) is the same tire as 285/65-18, just half an inch less width. Amazing thing this internet.

I'm going to run those rims with the 285/65-18s and go for it.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Not quite the same but close. I have the 285 65 18 and they are 32.6" and 11.5" wide. The 275 70 18 are 33.2" and 11" wide.

Repeat the 270 70 18 are narrower than the 285 65 18 by 1/2"
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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those toyos are 285 65 18's? how do you like them?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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On an 08 some guys have run 35/12.50R18s on the stock wheels under a stock height truck (larger wheel wells up front vs. older 07 and older trucks).

Personally, I'd go with a 305mm or 315 on the width.

My tires are 325/60R18s and the additional 2" of width over the 275s really give the truck a better look/stance.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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those toyos are 285 65 18's? how do you like them?
Yes they are 285 65 18E. They are decent tires. Not great tires. On s scale of 1-10 they get a 7.5.

The problem with that size in that they are very few manufacturers to choose from. Basically toyo, nitto, bfg, and now michelin. Thats it. Each company only has one tire to choose from also.
 
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I have the 285 Toyo AT on my 04 and love them. Great in the snow, and wearing perfectly.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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Not quite the same but close. I have the 285 65 18 and they are 32.6" and 11.5" wide. The 275 70 18 are 33.2" and 11" wide.

Repeat the 270 70 18 are narrower than the 285 65 18 by 1/2"
Where are those numbers from? I have the Toyo specs here in front of me.

275/70-18 (33x11.0R18)

285/65-18 (33x11.5R18)

Both show 33" height.
 
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