Need Help choosing Tire Size for New Wheels

[EONR24]

I have a 2024 XL Ecoboost with the steelies. I want to add OEM Focus ST wheels I have to My Maverick. I need help choosing between 225 60 18 or 235 60 18 or 245 55 18 tire size. I want a look similar to the OEM tire options. I am worried about rubbing on the inside but I also don't want a tire that looks bad (too thin). I really want to avoid running spacers as well.. There was another thread where a Maverick owner installed Focus ST wheels with 245 55 18s but I believe the person had rubbing issues when towing and I do NOT want that..The wheel specs and pictures are listed below.

OEM Steelies
17x7 225 65 17
38mm offset

Focus ST Wheels
18x8 225 60 18 OR 235 60 18 OR 245 55 18
55mm Offset

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[AF Blue]

I am worried about rubbing on the inside but I also don't want a tire that looks bad (too thin).

Confused:
"too thin" in what dimension, overall width or tire height ?

Any reason you don't mount up what you have now to see how close
the wheel is to brake/suspension components?

I think 55et is the highest I have seen anyone mention/attempt.

Do you tow or carry heavy payloads much?

 

[EONR24]

Confused:
"too thin" in what dimension, overall width or tire height ?

Any reason you don't mount up what you have now to see how close
the wheel is to brake/suspension components?

I think 55et is the highest I have seen anyone mention/attempt.

Do you tow or carry heavy payloads much?

I would have to test fit front and rear because differences in clearance and it still wouldn't give me my answer really. I know the wheel will be fine on clearance because I have seen people run the same wheel size and offset. Im more worried about choosing too big of a tire and causing rubbing issues while turning or while towing or too small of a tire and it looks bad..

 

[EONR24]

Confused:
"too thin" in what dimension, overall width or tire height ?

Any reason you don't mount up what you have now to see how close
the wheel is to brake/suspension components?

I think 55et is the highest I have seen anyone mention/attempt.

Do you tow or carry heavy payloads much?

https://fordauthority.com/2022/05/2022-ford-maverick-looks-great-with-focus-rs-wheels/

Here is a Maverick with 19x8 RS wheels with 50mm offset. and no i don't tow all that much yet but I don't want to inhibit the ability to.

 

[AF Blue]

https://fordauthority.com/2022/05/2022-ford-maverick-looks-great-with-focus-rs-wheels/

Here is a Maverick with 19x8 RS wheels with 50mm offset. and no i don't tow all that much yet but I don't want to inhibit the ability to.

Member here?? "rowurboat"
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/focus-rs-wheels-on-xl-maverick.15272/

Any rubbing issues? Also could you post a few more pics? Preferably side shots. Curious to see the wheel
well gap without being lowered.

Question not answered in that thread.

Then found this for sale ad by "rowurboat":
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-with-bridgestone-alenza-001-tires-950.21778/

^^ says no rubbing with 19x8 ... so maybe?

 

[IHateSpeedbumps]

I have been happy with my 235/60/18s on 18x8.5 wheels.

I might do 245/55/18s next time.

 

[EONR24]

Member here?? "rowurboat"
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/focus-rs-wheels-on-xl-maverick.15272/



Question not answered in that thread.

Then found this for sale ad by "rowurboat":
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-with-bridgestone-alenza-001-tires-950.21778/

^^ says no rubbing with 19x8 ... so maybe?

Thanks for the info

 

[EONR24]

I have been happy with my 235/60/18s on 18x8.5 wheels.

I might do 245/55/18s next time.

Thanks for the info that set up looks great! What are your wheels offset? thanks

 

[IHateSpeedbumps]

Thanks for the info that set up looks great! What are your wheels offset? thanks

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[Mav truck lover]

I also have 235/60/18 and love the look and the ride even with it lowered. Fits about ride at 9.3” wide.

 

[EONR24]

Thanks for the info everyone. Im going to go with 235 60 18. I like the way it looks on the these members Maverick's and im 99% sure they will fit without any rub. Also, 235 60 has way more options for tires than 245 55. I will post pictures when I get them mounted.

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