Wheel and Tire question

[Mile High VX]

First let me start off by stating that I have spent considerable time with the search function and there is lots of good information out there...just not exactly what I need.

I'm looking at a set of MB Razors for my VX. 18x8.5 with a -6 offset. These wheels are being discontinued by MB and I can pick up 5 for $88 a piece.

I want to run some Nitto Terras but I don't know what the largest size I can run without any modification to the cladding. The guy at my local Discount Tire said that 285/50/18 would do the trick, but what do some of my VX family experts have to say.

Thanks for all of your help. It's great to be able to have such a wealth of knowledgeable fellow VXers.

[Gussie2000]

Here in NYC we have not big deal of off road or big rocks to crwal overb so i can't be such of help,but one thing for sure i can say RIFF RAFF is the tire guru.

Keep in mind that bigger meat means add more stress to the axles,CV joints due the oversize & much weight.

The nitto weights around 44 pounds each tire

[circmand]

First let me start off by stating that I have spent considerable time with the search function and there is lots of good information out there...just not exactly what I need.

I'm looking at a set of MB Razors for my VX. 18x8.5 with a -6 offset. These wheels are being discontinued by MB and I can pick up 5 for $88 a piece.

I want to run some Nitto Terras but I don't know what the largest size I can run without any modification to the cladding. The guy at my local Discount Tire said that 285/50/18 would do the trick, but what do some of my VX family experts have to say.

Thanks for all of your help. It's great to be able to have such a wealth of knowledgeable fellow VXers.

usually when tires get that cheap they are old

[VX KAT]

the Nitto Terra grapplers in 285/60-18 weigh 49 lbs.....don't know what the 50 series weigh.

[Riff Raff]

Not to worry. I'm currently in E-Mail contact with "MILE HIGH VX", and together we'll find the perfect combination best suited to his personal desires.

[etlsport]

just be aware that the rim you are looking at will stick out away from the VX quite a bit.. probably even stick out past the wheel well just a hair, so the tires most can run with factory wheels.. you wont be able to with those wheels

[tom4bren]

just be aware that the rim you are looking at will stick out away from the VX quite a bit.. probably even stick out past the wheel well just a hair, so the tires most can run with factory wheels.. you wont be able to with those wheels

But they'd look great if he can make it work. The VX was MADE for offset.

[VXorado]

Looks good Earl! I'm glad your razors came with the hub covers, they fit the VX nicely.

Now we'll have to hit up some trails next summer .