Tire Size ?????'s

[J-Cobra]

I have a 2003 L, and have been shopping around for tires to fit my factory 18" rims. What is the tallest (Aspect) tire anyone would recomend going. I have been looking at the BFG G-Force 285/60/18. I understand the 285 is less than a 1/2" narrower than the factory 295. But my question is: Will it look like a 4x4 with a 60 series tire? Has anyone ran this size before? The truck currently has 2" drop shackles only. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Jay

 

[krzemienr]

I had some 50 series on my truck before and it looked pretty high, look at the sig the pic in there is old and with the 285/50/18's

 

[krzemienr]

here's a better pic....

 

[DMassey]

Jay, why are you wanting to go to a taller tire than stock?

 

[mc01svt]

I have a 2003 L, and have been shopping around for tires to fit my factory 18" rims. What is the tallest (Aspect) tire anyone would recomend going. I have been looking at the BFG G-Force 285/60/18. I understand the 285 is less than a 1/2" narrower than the factory 295. But my question is: Will it look like a 4x4 with a 60 series tire? Has anyone ran this size before? The truck currently has 2" drop shackles only. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Jay

don't do it! Lightnings are street trucks. :bash: Unless you plan on mudd boggin stick with 45 series tires. Leave those tall tires for the 4x4 crowd

 

[ecoastkid]

I have that size on my expedition!!!...dont do it...WAY to big of a tire..

 

[87vertgt]

yep 60 is way too tall....stick with 295 45 18

 

[J-Cobra]

Jay, why are you wanting to go to a taller tire than stock?

It's all about cost, availability, and design. I have been able to find a wide variety of tires in the 50 / 60 series sizes. But we have a limited choice when it comes to the 295 / 45 / 18.

I will stick with the 45 series tire. It never hurts to see what everyone has tried, and not waste $700.00.

Thanks for everyone's input, I appreciate it.

See ya tomorrow Massey.......oke:

 

[DMassey]

Yep I'll be down there around 10:00 tonight, Jay!!

FWIW, a 285/60 tire would raise the truck up about 1.5"!!!!

 

[Fade 2 Black]

This is the best tire size calculator I've seen and you can figure out the specs on whatever size tire you're considering. :beer:

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos

 

[mickey03L]

had the 285/50 nittos on mine, when they wore out i put back the stock size 295/45 but with hankooks. i like em so far and price isnt that bad

 

[SVTGABE]

I wouldn't do it man, way too tall for a Lightning.

 

[Exdecuk]

Cant seem to get a "45" profile tyre here in the UK for DD, what would be a good replacement size.