tire questions

[givegodachance]

what size tire would fit the vx without looking stupid. I have a 3 or 4 inch lift. I dont want to rub and thought maybe 285/70-16 would be a good choice but i think i might be better with 32s, i think 285/70 16 are 33. WHat do you guys think?

[mdwyer]

what size tire would fit the vx without looking stupid. I have a 3 or 4 inch lift. I dont want to rub and thought maybe 285/70-16 would be a good choice but i think i might be better with 32s, i think 285/70 16 are 33. WHat do you guys think?

I'm not sure about the 16s in general. I'm running 285/60R18XL which comes out to be 31.5" in diameter, and quite a few of us are running this size. There's a significant amount of trimming to be done in the front wheel wells, but they can be pretty well behaved after.

[whiplash]

Im not sure about 16s either. I am running 33x12.50s and after trimming there is no rubbing whatsoever.

[givegodachance]

Im not sure about 16s either. I am running 33x12.50s and after trimming there is no rubbing whatsoever.

would you happen to have a pic of the tires

[Triathlete]

Basicly, if you want little to no trimming stick with 31x10.5 16's with stock wheels or wheels with the same backspacing. As the tires get bigger or wider requires more trimming and/or pounding in the rear of the front wheelwell. Wheel offset will have the same affect.
There is a great post you can search for that shows pictures of many, many, many, manywheel/tire combo's.

[Triathlete]

HERE (http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=14685&highlight=post+wheels+tires) I will save you some time! :)

[Riff Raff]

what size tire would fit the vx without looking stupid. I have a 3 or 4 inch lift. I dont want to rub and thought maybe 285/70-16 would be a good choice but i think i might be better with 32s, i think 285/70 16 are 33. WHat do you guys think?


If you plan on using the 1999 model OEM 16x7 rims (I hope), then you should be able to fit either 285/75R16 (32.8" O.D) or 295/75R16 (33.4" O.D.) with minimal fitment issues. With a 3 or 4 inch lift; I recommend the latter of 295/75R16 (33.4" O.D.), as it will help fill-up the huge gaps in your lifted wheel-wells.

Both of these tire sizes show a minimum rim width of 7.5", but they both can easily be "squeezed" onto a 7" rim with no problems. By using your OEM 16x7 rims will greatly minimize any rubbing or fitment problems.

Here's a link to Toyo-Tires and their new AT-II model:

http://toyotires.com/tires/pattern/open-country-at-ii-on-off-road-all-terrain-tires

Enjoy.

:bgwb: