Tire size sweet spot?

[carbonmav05]

Going to be keeping the rims and replacing the tires on my maverick when it comes here in the next 2 months.. Has anyone found a good size for tires? I’m thinking 235s or 245s but don’t know what the sweet spot is. Any advice or opinions?

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[Bigronron]

I’ve been wondering the same thing everyone says that 245/70/17s will clear with no rubbing with no lift but I think it depends on brand. I think they vary slightly. I’m going to put a 1inch level kit on through rough county and do the bf Goodrich TA which is the ko2 in 245/70/17s. I can follow up in a few weeks once I have the truck. It’s been shipped. Just waiting for a call from the dealer.

 

[TE37Mav]

I’ve been wondering the same thing everyone says that 245/70/17s will clear with no rubbing with no lift but I think it depends on brand. I think they vary slightly. I’m going to put a 1inch level kit on through rough county and do the bf Goodrich TA which is the ko2 in 245/70/17s. I can follow up in a few weeks once I have the truck. It’s been shipped. Just waiting for a call from the dealer.

245/70/17 definitely depends on tire brand. I had to trim the pinch weld a bit. I think the perfect tire size is 235/70they just don’t have a good selection In that size.

 

[Bigronron]

245/70/17 definitely depends on tire brand. I had to trim the pinch weld a bit. I think the perfect tire size is 235/70they just don’t have a good selection In that size.

What tires did you decide to go with?

 

[TRUCKHEF]

245-70-17 here with hybrid stock suspension they are falken at3w 114T slight rub in felt fender liner at full lock makes a light bzzzzing noise when doing a u turn….no big deal

 

[TE37Mav]

What tires did you decide to go with?

I’m on 245/70/17 falken rubitrek basically wildpeak at3’s. The rubbing on the felt liner is no big deal but I did trim the pinch weld a bit cause it would grab it sometimes.

 

[Haha48]

Well I have the black rims it's 225 65 r17 scorpions switched to 235 65 r17 toyo at 3. They stick out a tint bit. The k02 245 stick out even more. I rather stay with factory spec tires for warranty

 

[SkeeterB]

I'm going to worry about tire size once I ware out the ones it came with.

 

[Prostate Heaven]

"Sweet spot" really depends on what you want to do with the truck.

If you're asking "how big can I go without making modifications" someone will certainly be along to answer.

Bigger isn't always better.

For most driving, the factory size is perfectly adequate. I have 'upgraded' factory 235/65R17 Falken WildPeak tires and they are honestly overkill for 95-98% of the miles I drive. They are also plenty capable for that other 2-5%.

Last time I was tire shopping for new wheels on my daily driver those Falkens were in my top 3 choices. Having them equipped straight from the factory I see zero reason to change them out and believe they are worthy of your consideration if you want a somewhat mild A/T styled tire.

I might get big tires and a lift on my Mav when the factory warranty runs out but I'm not sure I will. I kind of like that the Maverick is a 'little' truck and like the low bed height and easy to be seated position.

 

[carbonmav05]

"Sweet spot" really depends on what you want to do with the truck.

If you're asking "how big can I go without making modifications" someone will certainly be along to answer.

Bigger isn't always better.

For most driving, the factory size is perfectly adequate. I have 'upgraded' factory 235/65R17 Falken WildPeak tires and they are honestly overkill for 95-98% of the miles I drive. They are also plenty capable for that other 2-5%.

Last time I was tire shopping for new wheels on my daily driver those Falkens were in my top 3 choices. Having them equipped straight from the factory I see zero reason to change them out and believe they are worthy of your consideration if you want a somewhat mild A/T styled tire.

I might get big tires and a lift on my Mav when the factory warranty runs out but I'm not sure I will. I kind of like that the Maverick is a 'little' truck and like the low bed height and easy to be seated position.

Thanks for the in depth reply. I plan on keeping stock until winter rolls around but wanted to plan ahead, once winter comes i’ll change the tires and keep them on year round.

 

[bgn]

Imo, if you don't need really good snow and mud performance, don't go for an AT tire. And if you do, go with a 235 over a 245. Less weight/better mileage and less sound coming through.

I personally run Toyo AT3s in 245/65R17, but I'm in the mountains often.

 

[Shakesbear]

The larger you go, the more likely you go from an SL tire to an XL, and your ride will be much stiffer. JAT

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