Skinny and tall - why not?

[MakinDoForNow]

Shouldn't be a problem in spare location as long as wheel AND TIRE diameter is under 29 1/16" with hitch or 29 5/16" without hitch.. of course a 22" wheel will fit without its tire or even with its airless band tire!

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[Sjurgen]

So just to clarify. Having a wider tire isn't so much a problem at the pinch weld? And a front lift doesn’t help with the pinch weld contact ? It’s the increased tire diameter that is the only culprit to the pinch weld rubbing?

 

[LSchicago]

Not Crazy. When my current 225/60/18's wear out, I'll be looking to go with 235/65/18's to keep skinny, but gain height/lose wheel well gap.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Not Crazy. When my current 225/60/18's wear out, I'll be looking to go with 235/65/18's to keep skinny, but gain height/lose wheel well gap.

The vast majority of 235/65/18 are much heavier 6+lbs than stock 225/60/18. The 225/60/18 primacy 24lbs was introduced in that size, I believe for 2022's. To get a decent selection 17" wheels are better, might even get 215's for a 17" wheel.

Wow this looks like option for 215's on 17".(I did not check it's rim width req.).

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Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400
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[LSchicago]

The vast majority of 235/65/18 are much heavier 6+lbs than stock 225/60/18. The 225/60/18 primacy 24lbs was introduced in that size, I believe for 2022's. To get a decent selection 17" wheels are better, might even get 215's for a 17" wheel.

In my case, the Toyo Observe gsi-6 225/60/18 are 31# each. Going up to a 235/65/18 in the same tire is 34#, a 3# difference. Not much of a difference. But improved ride and looks for a slight MPG penalty is a tradeoff I can live with.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

In my case, the Toyo Observe gsi-6 225/60/18 are 31# each. Going up to a 235/65/18 in the same tire is 34#, a 3# difference. Not much of a difference. But improved ride and looks for a slight MPG penalty is a tradeoff I can live with.

On the plus side several brands are releasing their new tires and are coming up with options in 225 & 235 sizes with lower rolling resistance compounds, tried, etc. Michelin defender 2's look pretty good. They did not come up on my search though. Maybe our options will improve soon.

 

[Sjurgen]

Great great thread. If I can only find an 225/70R17 (yet to be successful), I would do it in a heartbeat. 225/75R17 - me waiting for a braver soul to try it out and report back.

Hello everyone! I can attest that the 225/75r17 Hankook Dynapro AT2’s do indeed fit my FX4 without a front lift without any pinch weld manipulation. Your welcome!

 

[hdave]

Hello everyone! I can attest that the 225/75r17 Hankook Dynapro AT2’s do indeed fit my FX4 without a front lift without any pinch weld manipulation. Your welcome!

pics!!

 

[Wilbur]

The highest profile I could fit under the stock, no lift 23 hybrid was the Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 at 225/75 R17.

They clear the aftermarket mud flaps by 8 to 9 mm.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

The highest profile I could fit under the stock, no lift 23 hybrid was the Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 at 225/75 R17.

They clear the aftermarket mud flaps by 8 to 9 mm.

I like the look post mpg every 5k miles and any associated wear problems.

 

[hdave]

The highest profile I could fit under the stock, no lift 23 hybrid was the Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 at 225/75 R17.

They clear the aftermarket mud flaps by 8 to 9 mm.

more pics from different angles please?
what was the hit to MPG? (easiest way to tell is to find out how much of a hit you took to miles per tank)

 

[Sjurgen]

Hello everyone! I can attest that the 225/75r17 Hankook Dynapro AT2’s do indeed fit my FX4 without a front lift without any pinch weld manipulation. Your welcome!

 

[Wilbur]

more pics from different angles please?

Front

Rear

Profile

Full

After I got them home from Discount Tire, I hit them with some inexpensive tire cleaner / shiny stuff from the discount rack at O'Reilly's.

The next day I washed the tires off, then wiped them down with 303.

If you live in the desert and want to maintain some shine to your tires, this combination is a good option. I have to say that these Yokohama tires take a shine even better than Michelins.

 

[Sjurgen]

Front

Rear

Profile

Full

After I got them home from Discount Tire, I hit them with some inexpensive tire cleaner / shiny stuff from the discount rack at O'Reilly's.

The next day I washed the tires off, then wiped them down with 303.

If you live in the desert and want to maintain some shine to your tires, this combination is a good option. I have to say that these Yokohama tires take a shine even better than Michelins.

 

[hdave]

thank you both!

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