Tire Upgrade ?

[bwzibell]

new member here, got a 1958 last month and recently got tires put on. Nitto Ridge Grapplers, 285/70/18, stock 18" wheels

no trimming needed. mudflaps were removed so they dont get caught on stuff

love the stock look - once lifted, will probably throw 35's on those rims

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This set up looks amazing…How much space do you have to the upper control arm in the front, seems like those tires would give you a half-inch space on the inside?

 

[surf fishing offroader]

This set up looks amazing…How much space do you have to the upper control arm in the front, seems like those tires would give you a half-inch space on the inside?

Thanks! I didn't take any photos of the stock setup... but clearance wasn't an issue, zero rubbing

Here's a photo with the preload collar installed

And here it is now with method 318s with 35s

 

[winnrider]

Tried out KO2s in the woods. Someone marked a trail with underwear. That’s Louisiana.

 

[Robbie]

Thanks! I didn't take any photos of the stock setup... but clearance wasn't an issue, zero rubbing

Here's a photo with the preload collar installed
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And here it is now with method 318s with 35s

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They rub, correct?

 

[Robbie]

Method 703 Gloss Titanium 17x8.5 +0
Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/70r17
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i have the same offset and exact size of tire. They rub like hell

 

[bwzibell]

Thanks! I didn't take any photos of the stock setup... but clearance wasn't an issue, zero rubbing

Here's a photo with the preload collar installed
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And here it is now with method 318s with 35s

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Man, that looks great! Method wheels are the way to go

 

[Robbie]

Toyo at3s 285/75/17 on method 705 titanium wheels.
2 inch Radflo coilover lift up front

What's the offset on the wheels

 

[surf fishing offroader]

They rub, correct?

In reverse, full lock they did, but some small adjustments to the liner on the front fixed that

 

[LCSteve]

What's the offset on the wheels

+35

 

[dtxlcfe]

Has anyone measured the speedometer with factory 265s? I am trying to upgrade tires but keep my speedo and MPG reasonably accurate. I thought 275 was the largest I would go until I tested the speedo compared to google maps and an additional app speed reading. Seems that with OEM tires going about 58 MPH when speedometer says 60. If this is true, it would be most accurate with 285/70/18 tires. One day I will find a friendly cop with a speed gun to confirm this

 

[mkg]

Is there a difference in the structure of a 1958 and FE. If I get +18 offset will it poke out more on a FE than a 1958? I thought it was same.

Small difference, in that the 1958 wheel flairs are slightly more narrower than other models. Maybe 0.5"?