Wheel and Tire question

[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.

[samneil2000]

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

I concur!

[Mile High VX]

So I got the Dragon today...

I took it to my local Discount Tire whee I had the 18" Razors with -6 offset and Nitto Terras in 285/65/18.

Major rubbing in the rear of the front wells. Front of these wells was as expected and easy to fix.

How do I make the rear accpet these? They look awesome, but I'm not sure I want to refabricate the rear of the front wells to make it work.

Help is appreciated.

[Riff Raff]

Major rubbing in the rear of the front wells. Front of these wells was as expected and easy to fix.

How do I make the rear accpet these?

First off, congrats on your purchase!!! The Dragon is my second favorite color and the paint is breath-taking in bright sunshine.

The Nitto T/G in 285/65R18 (32.52" O.D.) tires are both wide & tall, and you have them mounted on very wide rims which greatly magnify their "swing arc" when turning. The same height tire in 265/70R18 (32.64" O.D.) will have a lesser degree of "swing arc" due to its narrower 265 series width and may have less rubbing conflict within the tightly cramped VX front wheelwells.

I would guess that one of your major rubbing points is the famous protruding "bolt" located at the extreme bottom inner fenderwell rear on the front-left driver side when the front wheels are turned full-lock left. This "bolt" can simply be removed and may solve your problem; if not, then you have a series of other options to choose from:

A. After removing famous "bolt", check "swing arc" fitment. Consider using a BFH to customize the rear of the inner fenderwells until appropriate tire clearance is gained. If you don't like the BFH idea, then move on to other options below.
B. Switch to a same height, but much narrower tire in 265/70R18 (32.64" O.D.) and check fitment.
C. Switch to a slightly smaller & narrower tire in 275/65R18 (32" O.D.) and check fitment. This is probably your best option.
D. Switch to the short & stubby 285/60R18 (31.3" O.D.) and check fitment.

If you're after both a "wider" look with "taller" O.D., then option "C" may be your best option without further damaging your new Dragon purchase with a BFH.

[tom4bren]

Major rubbing in the rear of the front wells. Front of these wells was as expected and easy to fix.

Mine rubbed deep inside the wheel well at full lock. The tires are so worn now though that they don't rub any more. I'll be breaking out the BFH whenever I get new tires tho.

Mine also rubbed the NERF bar brackets that I got from Tone so they've never been installed (offset at fault ... not Tone).