Hi all, I'm looking to replace the factory Continentals on my '06 F250 CC Lariat FX4 with some Nitto Terra Grapplers with the stock 18" rims. I'd like to go with a beefier tire and am not sure what to look at, one tire dealer suggested 295/70R18s but seems to me I could go with a 305/65R18? I'm not looking to get too carried away with a too big of tire but just a nice beefy tire on the stock rims ... currents tire size is factory Continental 275/R7018 and I will also be adding a leveling kit, either a 2 or a 2.5" kit.

Any suggestions (pics!) on tires/sizes and leveling kit will be much appreciated, thanks!

 

On my 02 f250 i have 315 terra grapplers equivalent to 35" tires on 18" rims. I know my truck has leaf springs so i just put 2.5" blocks in the front to level it and it clears the tires just a tiny bit of rubbing at full turn.

 

Your OEM wheel is 18X8 so you should be able to use the following tire sizes with a 2.5" leveling kit:

Size: LT295/70R18 E
Height: 34.41"
Recommended Wheel Width: 8" - 9.5"


Size: LT325/65R18
Height: 34.88"
Recommended Wheel Width: 9" - 12"
Note: This is not an "E" rated tire and you will have ballooning of the tire with the OEM wheel. It may require trimming as well.

Nitto doesn't make a 305/65R18 size but they do make a 305/60R18 but it is 32.44" in height, which is shorter than your current tire. I'd go with the LT295/75R18 E size.

 

Nitto no longer makes a "315" Terra Grappler tire in the 18" wheel size.

http://www.nittotire.com/#index%2Eti...appler%2Esizes

 

Well here is a pic of 33" Terra Grapplers on a leveled 2008. Sorry, my rims are 20" though.

 

Look's great Jeremy!

 

Thanks Andrew,
I gotta wear these 33s out so I can go ahead with 35s and regear it. Right now the Fusion in the reflection is getting the attention "and money" the place I found in Texas is a 1hr drive from my new station and 33mpg is way better than 13mpg. Flowmaster, Spectre custom build intake and a short throw shifter, my god I think I drive a ricer, at least it has a blue oval on the grill.

 

You must be home again... I noticed that you hadn't posted in a while. How do you like the new homestead? I don't blame you for driving the Fusion... keeps the ware and tare off the F250 and saves $$$ on fuel costs. However, the Mrs. may not give you back the F250!

 

Eh, she earned it. She was the one that typed the winning code in the door in Tampa. I was strangely enough 5 miles offshore from where I will now be stationed cleaning up after IKE. I'll be moving there July 1st, my current unit's going to squeeze one more patrol out of me. I'm looking forward to Texas it'll be good to be back in my home state.

To the OP, sorry about the hijack. I think you'll be happy with the Nittos, mine are holding up well.

 

For the leveling kit go to readylift.com they a have good quality 2.5" system at a reasonable price.

 

Does anyone know who is selling these? Discount tire does not have that size listed. I can't seem to find a set.

 

I inquired about the size on Nitto's website... I too can't find them for sale.

 

Not sure of you have a store there but try Wheel Pros. They can order them of they don't carry them.

 

I work at American Tire Distributors (contractor) and will check on the availability of this tire size.

 

Well, apparently Nitto does make this tire but it most not be a popular size (I don't know why). ATD only has 12 units on order between their Orlando and Jacksonville, FL locations. You may need to ask you local tire dealer to order them for you...