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My original plan was to find some 17" aluminum rims to replace my steelies, and transfer the Conti tires over. Would have been happy to go with some 17" XLT takeoffs that included tires, but wasn't able to find anything at a reasonable price. I found a good deal on some Bronco Sport 18" takeoffs, so plan B was to mount some 225/60/18s like the Lariats have, to match the original diameter and width. But for grins, I threw the 18's on the truck, with the worn out 265/60/18s they came with. I actually really like the way they look, the bigger tires fill the fender wells nicely, giving it a beefier look. But I'm concerned about gas mileage and driving dynamics. Does anyone have measured mpg differences they can share (adjusted for the slower counting of miles with the larger diameter)? Any other concerns with the bigger tires? There is no rubbing, and acceleration is not noticeably impacted, so I guess mpg and hydroplaning resistance are the only issues I can think of.
p.s., I would post a picture, but I'll have to contact the admin to figure why it won't let me.
p.s., I would post a picture, but I'll have to contact the admin to figure why it won't let me.
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