Wheels and Tires Help!

[WHODEY]

Hello All,

Can anyone out there tell me what size of wheels and tires i can put on my Vehicross without lifting it?

I want to put some mud tires on it and need to know how big i can go.

Thanks,

[vt_maverick]

Dude... you REALLY need to use the search button. The members here are generally great about answering questions even if they've been asked a dozen times, but there are literally hundreds of threads on this topic that will be much faster and more informative to read than waiting to see who replies to this thread.

[vt_maverick]

Just so you don't think I'm being mean... this was on the first page of the results...

'99 VX tires... how big can i go without a lift? (http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=18806&highlight=big+tires)

[tom4bren]

Using the search function on wiki will also provide you with some very good reading. For instance:

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=14685&highlight=wiki

[mike nomy]

I just put new 16x8 wheels with bf goodrich 265 75 16 mud terrain km2 tires.... after doing ALOT of research, thanks to the nice people here at vx.info, to me, this was the best combo if you are not doing a lift, or at least not right now.
i think these tires are super rugged and aggressive looking, they got great write-ups, were reasonably priced and look awesome shoved under the wheel wells, with minimal trimming.

also, if u do end up doing a lift, they will still be plenty big enough with a lil more room...
damn site won't let me post a pic...

[mike nomy]

if u go in my ride pics, you'll see what i'm talking about.
got the wheels and tires at www.buywheelstoday.com. under $1100, mounted, balanced and shipped to my door

[Riff Raff]

Just so you don't think I'm being mean... this was on the first page of the results...

'99 VX tires... how big can i go without a lift? (http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=18806&highlight=big+tires)

x2. Thanx VT. Posting #4 of the mentioned thread should answer your question(s).

:bgwb:

[WHODEY]

Thanks for the help. Did you do the cladding yourself? How was it? Did you use the dark grey solution? Can you use the black solution? I have the same color vehicross. I think Black would look a lot better then the grey now.




I just put new 16x8 wheels with bf goodrich 265 75 16 mud terrain km2 tires.... after doing ALOT of research, thanks to the nice people here at vx.info, to me, this was the best combo if you are not doing a lift, or at least not right now.
i think these tires are super rugged and aggressive looking, they got great write-ups, were reasonably priced and look awesome shoved under the wheel wells, with minimal trimming.

also, if u do end up doing a lift, they will still be plenty big enough with a lil more room...
damn site won't let me post a pic...

[JAMAS]

Did you already get the new tires?....

I saw you yesterday turning off of conrey onto fields ertel and it looked like you had new tires......and a roof rack too.

Looks good.

[Moonrover]

i put some 265-60-18 bf Goodrich long trail ta on mine about a year ago. There is plenty of room they look good, and i didn't have to cut any cladding, It gives about a 4mph slower reading that than the actual speed is. i like how to tires handle especially in the snow

[Bob Barker]

I heard you could stuff 44's with a BFH and some light-medial cladding trim work.

[mike nomy]

Thanks for the help. Did you do the cladding yourself? How was it? Did you use the dark grey solution? Can you use the black solution? I have the same color vehicross. I think Black would look a lot better then the grey now.

Yes, i did the cladding myself, with gatorback spray. i put up a thread about it. it really was easy n for someone like me, quite fun... and yes i used black, not grey, i liked the way it looks with the black wheels...
lots of people have lots of different opinions about the gatorback, but i really love the results. and although it has only been a few weeks since i've used it, i don't think that it will be chipping or fading anytime soon. someone actually "tapped" my back bumper in the parking lot at work yesterday, n nothing happened to the finish at all....
i don't know y, but for some reason, the site won't let me add pictures to this post...... i thought making a contribution to the site made u better lol....

i still say that 265 75 16 r def the way to go cause they look awesome stuffed under the lip, but if u add a lift, they won't look tiny

[samneil2000]

i don't know y, but for some reason, the site won't let me add pictures to this post...... i thought making a contribution to the site made u better lol....


Upload them to your gallery using the links in the tool bar on the forum and then you can add pics from your gallery to the thread.

[WHODEY]

Sam, how much do you think i could sell the rims i have? Crazy but true...i have the same exact wheels as you do. I bought the car with them on.

All, Im currently looking to get some MT's wheels and tires. How cool would these tires look on these rims!!! I hope Santa is generous this year!

http://www.buywheelstoday.com/products/Baja+MTZ+Radial.bwt

http://www.buywheelstoday.com/products/Sidebiter+%28Black%29.bwt


Mike, did you use the gatorback spray that comes in the aerosol cans? If so...how many cans did you have to use?

Jamas, I think i saw your ride a couple weeks ago. Is it not a Ferrari anymore? lol. A buddy of mine said there is a yellow one somewhere in liberty township...ive never seen it around.

[samneil2000]

Sam, how much do you think i could sell the rims i have? Crazy but true...i have the same exact wheels as you do. I bought the car with them on.


I think I got them on clearance for around 70 or 80 bucks each. I think you should be able to get 200 bucks for the set if they're in decent shape, but that's just my 2 cents.

[mike nomy]

yeah, i used the cans. 4 is all u need to do the whole truck, 2 coats, mirrors, underneath, and still have some left..



Sam, how much do you think i could sell the rims i have? Crazy but true...i have the same exact wheels as you do. I bought the car with them on.

All, Im currently looking to get some MT's wheels and tires. How cool would these tires look on these rims!!! I hope Santa is generous this year!

http://www.buywheelstoday.com/products/Baja+MTZ+Radial.bwt

http://www.buywheelstoday.com/products/Sidebiter+%28Black%29.bwt


Mike, did you use the gatorback spray that comes in the aerosol cans? If so...how many cans did you have to use?

Jamas, I think i saw your ride a couple weeks ago. Is it not a Ferrari anymore? lol. A buddy of mine said there is a yellow one somewhere in liberty township...ive never seen it around.

[mike nomy]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/DSC_00092.JPGhttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/DSC_0014.JPG

FINALLYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JAMAS]

Jamas, I think i saw your ride a couple weeks ago. Is it not a Ferrari anymore? lol.

You are correct sir.....I "de-Ferraried" several months ago.



http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/JAMAS_vx.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19245)

[Riff Raff]

Hello All,

Can anyone out there tell me what size of wheels and tires i can put on my Vehicross without lifting it?

I want to put some mud tires on it and need to know how big i can go.

Thanks,

WHODEY--- If you plan on using 16" wheels and are focused on getting M/T (mud tires), then please seriously consider the info below as it will make your VX look very impressive without lifting. If mounted on aftermarket wheels, the tires will likely rub and require some creative cladding trim. If mounted on the OEM 16x7 Stock Rims, they should fit bolt-on perfect with very little or no trimming.

LT285/70R16 (31.71" O.D.). Pick this wide 285 series tire if you want an M/T type tire, in which case there are only two(2) tires made in this super-rare size (Toyo, Open-Country M/T and Nitto, Grappler M/T).

:bgwb: