Will 18's look too small on my Lariat PB??

[guppydriver]

To everyone here who say 18” looks small: get taller tires to fill the wheel well. Problem solved. You get a cushier ride, can actually go off road when needed. And your truck looks like a truck after all, not a european sport car looking silly gliding on those 22s.

In theory problem solved...

The problem is, there isn't any taller tires to get that don't kill fuel mileage due to weight. I'm ordering 18 inch Weld milled wheels tomorrow and the two options in a 33 inch tire are:

1. E rated (weight is much more than SL and will affect fuel economy pretty adversely)
2. Grabber AT/X SL (still quiet heavier at 46 pounds and much more aggressive tread that will compromise MPG and ride quality.

That gives me three solutions:

1. Stick with standard 265/65 and hope the new wheels give it a more aggressive look that helps mitigate the look of such a small diameter combo.
2. Go with an E rated 33" or the Grabber SL 33" and take the commensurate hit on fuel economy and ride quality (I like smooth trucks, but also don't like bus tires that much).
3. Try a 265/70/18 SL tire. I would lose width but split the difference in diameter at 32.6"

Which would you choose?

Again, I can take a small hit on fuel economy, but I just can't lose what some of you guys are willing to lose with new wheels/tires, kinda defeats the PB ugrade.

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[guppydriver]

As a follow up to the above post ...

One thing I might have going for me is that the Weld 18 wheels I am getting weigh in at 30 lbs. I have ZERO idea what the 18" chrome Lariat OEM's weigh, but if they are more than 30, the lighter rims may help offset a heavier taller tire, minimizing the net weight differential and not affecting the fuel economy as much as I think it might.

 

[Airspeed00]

As a follow up to the above post ...

One thing I might have going for me is that the Weld 18 wheels I am getting weigh in at 30 lbs. I have ZERO idea what the 18" chrome Lariat OEM's weigh, but if they are more than 30, the lighter rims may help offset a heavier taller tire, minimizing the net weight differential and not affecting the fuel economy as much as I think it might.

Stock 18" rims are 30lbs

 

[guppydriver]

Stock 18" rims are 30lbs

Thanks.

I was hoping the Chorme PVD would be a little heavier. I need to stop worrying about weight. I'm spending 70K on this truck, I need to focus on just getting it to look like something I want to "look back at" every time I walk away.

 

[oncechance]

Thanks.

I was hoping the Chorme PVD would be a little heavier. I need to stop worrying about weight. I'm spending 70K on this truck, I need to focus on just getting it to look like something I want to "look back at" every time I walk away.

Put a naked blond/brunette in the back of your bed. That will give you something to "look back at".

PSA: This was not intended to offend anyone, just a little sense of humor.

 

[guppydriver]

Put a naked blond/brunette in the back of your bed. That will give you something to "look back at".

PSA: This was not intended to offend anyone, just a little sense of humor.

It would have to a brunette. My wife is a blonde, and I want it to be a favorable look back.

 

[Mtnman1]

I HATE the big rim look. The main reason i did not order BAP or STX. Forced into 20" rims that I would have to replace. That is well over 1k wasted.

17's or 18's on a truck. Plus better off road.

 

[guppydriver]

I HATE the big rim look. The main reason i did not order BAP or STX. Forced into 20" rims that I would have to replace. That is well over 1k wasted.

17's or 18's on a truck. Plus better off road.

Ok @Mtnman1

So which of these would you go with (from a few posts back). I have no experience with this stuff, so honestly looking for advice.

1. Stick with standard 265/65 and hope the new wheels give it a more aggressive look that helps mitigate the look of such a small diameter combo.
2. Go with an E rated 33" or the Grabber SL 33" and take the commensurate hit on fuel economy and ride quality (I like smooth trucks, but also don't like bus tires that much).
3. Try a 265/70/18 SL tire. I would lose width but split the difference in diameter at 32.6"

 

[Mtnman1]

Ok @Mtnman1

So which of these would you go with (from a few posts back). I have no experience with this stuff, so honestly looking for advice.

1. Stick with standard 265/65 and hope the new wheels give it a more aggressive look that helps mitigate the look of such a small diameter combo.
2. Go with an E rated 33" or the Grabber SL 33" and take the commensurate hit on fuel economy and ride quality (I like smooth trucks, but also don't like bus tires that much).
3. Try a 265/70/18 SL tire. I would lose width but split the difference in diameter at 32.6"

If it were my choice....

I would go with a 265/70. I like that width since skinnier is better in snow. Im stuck in the NE Ohio snowbelt. We get lots of it.
I also like the skinnier off road, but i dont hit a lot of mud.

If you do not need an LT for heavy towing, or serious off road, no reason for the extra weight and cost.

For full disclosure, my 2 favorite tires are the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4s and Falken Wildpeak.

The cooper is the best AT in the snow i have used, Falken a VERY close second. Falken is a hair better off road than the coopers.

The Cooper AT3 in 265/70/18 weigh in at 41lbs. Tread looks more aggressive in person than online pics, but not overboard. 32.6". Mpg hit is very minimal. Like maybe 1 mpg. Very quiet as well.

General grabber atx in same "P" size is 45 lbs, same diameter. Both made in usa.

The Falken in same P size weighs 47lbs. The Toyo ATIII is 43 lbs.


You could go 275/70/18, but alot of these all terrains are LT.

The General Grabber ATX is available in this size in "P". Only 1 lb more per tire.
This is 33.2". I really do not think .6" will be noticable on the truck. 32.6.....33.2....thats half an inch difference.

I would go with Cooper's in 265/70/18. Buts thats just me. All listed above are quality tires with good reviews and tests.

I would be curious about the larger Grabbers as well and might try those out.

 

[guppydriver]

If it were my choice....

I would go with a 265/70. I like that width since skinnier is better in snow. Im stuck in the NE Ohio snowbelt. We get lots of it.
I also like the skinnier off road, but i dont hit a lot of mud.

If you do not need an LT for heavy towing, or serious off road, no reason for the extra weight and cost.

For full disclosure, my 2 favorite tires are the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4s and Falken Wildpeak.

The cooper is the best AT in the snow i have used, Falken a VERY close second. Falken is a hair better off road than the coopers.

The Cooper AT3 in 265/70/18 weigh in at 41lbs. Tread looks more aggressive in person than online pics, but not overboard. 32.6". Mpg hit is very minimal. Like maybe 1 mpg. Very quiet as well.

General grabber atx in same "P" size is 45 lbs, same diameter. Both made in usa.

The Falken in same P size weighs 47lbs. The Toyo ATIII is 43 lbs.


You could go 275/70/18, but alot of these all terrains are LT.

The General Grabber ATX is available in this size in "P". Only 1 lb more per tire.
This is 33.2". I really do not think .6" will be noticable on the truck. 32.6.....33.2....thats half an inch difference.

I would go with Cooper's in 265/70/18. Buts thats just me. All listed above are quality tires with good reviews and tests.

I would be curious about the larger Grabbers as well and might try those out.

Beyond awesome post. Much appreciated!!

I just wasn't sure what going with a 265 would do. I wasn't sure if would be frowned upon from a ride standpoint.

I think 265'/70's would barely see any weight difference from stock so it may be my best bet. The Grabber ATX in 276/70 would weigh quite a bit more and would probably be much less efficient than the 265's.

Even though I do tow a 7500 pound boat for three to four months out of the year mainly short distance, so I know I don't want to take the hit of an E rated tire

 

[Mtnman1]

Beyond awesome post. Much appreciated!!

I just wasn't sure what going with a 265 would do. I wasn't sure if would be frowned upon from a ride standpoint.

I think 265'/70's would barely see any weight difference from stock so it may be my best bet. The Grabber ATX in 276/70 would weigh quite a bit more and would probably be much less efficient than the 265's.

Even though I do tow a 7500 pound boat for three to four months out of the year mainly short distance, so I know I don't want to take the hit of an E rated tire

I dont think the F150 can tow enough to need a LT tire.

Now, off road. Yes, gets you stronger side wall and less blowouts off road.

The 275/70/18 Grabber ATX is only 1lb heavier than the 265/70/18. Both non-LT.

If you want that true 33" tire, not a bad choice in a non-LT tire.

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