33" tire option for 18" Overland wheel

[troverman]

Hi folks,

I have the Bridgestone all-season 255x70x18 tires (32") that came stock on my Overland. The tires are fine for street driving; however I'd like a slightly larger tire with much more aggressive tread. It seems the problem is the 18" rim size. I don't want to modify the suspension or anything; it seems a 33" fits with no mods. I'm thinking 275x70x18 as that is slightly more than a 33" tire and happens to be what comes on my Ford Super Duty; the thing is I cannot find this in a C-load range tire. I don't want the harsh ride of a 10-ply, load range E tire. I'm contemplating a BFG KO2 or KM3. I've had both in the past on other vehicles. The KO2 is certainly the better all-around tire. I'd love a nice aggressive mud tire that isn't too loud or too fast wearing on the street, but this Jeep will get driven in the snow in the winter. I also intend to use it on non-damaging off-road trails; the stock all seasons won't get it done.

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[Gvsukids]

Hi folks,

I have the Bridgestone all-season 255x70x18 tires (32") that came stock on my Overland. The tires are fine for street driving; however I'd like a slightly larger tire with much more aggressive tread. It seems the problem is the 18" rim size. I don't want to modify the suspension or anything; it seems a 33" fits with no mods. I'm thinking 275x70x18 as that is slightly more than a 33" tire and happens to be what comes on my Ford Super Duty; the thing is I cannot find this in a C-load range tire. I don't want the harsh ride of a 10-ply, load range E tire. I'm contemplating a BFG KO2 or KM3. I've had both in the past on other vehicles. The KO2 is certainly the better all-around tire. I'd love a nice aggressive mud tire that isn't too loud or too fast wearing on the street, but this Jeep will get driven in the snow in the winter. I also intend to use it on non-damaging off-road trails; the stock all seasons won't get it done.

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[Discount Tire]

Hi folks,

I have the Bridgestone all-season 255x70x18 tires (32") that came stock on my Overland. The tires are fine for street driving; however I'd like a slightly larger tire with much more aggressive tread. It seems the problem is the 18" rim size. I don't want to modify the suspension or anything; it seems a 33" fits with no mods. I'm thinking 275x70x18 as that is slightly more than a 33" tire and happens to be what comes on my Ford Super Duty; the thing is I cannot find this in a C-load range tire. I don't want the harsh ride of a 10-ply, load range E tire. I'm contemplating a BFG KO2 or KM3. I've had both in the past on other vehicles. The KO2 is certainly the better all-around tire. I'd love a nice aggressive mud tire that isn't too loud or too fast wearing on the street, but this Jeep will get driven in the snow in the winter. I also intend to use it on non-damaging off-road trails; the stock all seasons won't get it done.

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Without changing wheels....You're kind of stuck with a 10 ply rated tire. The only other option out there is a 285/65R18 Goodyear Wrangler Dura Trac, but it is a bit shorter in overall height. There's jut not a lot of options in the things you are asking for.

I know it may sound cost prohibitive, but the best way to get into a C range tire is to go to 17".

I am happy to help and answer any questions. Sending a DM your way.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Hi folks,

I have the Bridgestone all-season 255x70x18 tires (32") that came stock on my Overland. The tires are fine for street driving; however I'd like a slightly larger tire with much more aggressive tread. It seems the problem is the 18" rim size. I don't want to modify the suspension or anything; it seems a 33" fits with no mods. I'm thinking 275x70x18 as that is slightly more than a 33" tire and happens to be what comes on my Ford Super Duty; the thing is I cannot find this in a C-load range tire. I don't want the harsh ride of a 10-ply, load range E tire. I'm contemplating a BFG KO2 or KM3. I've had both in the past on other vehicles. The KO2 is certainly the better all-around tire. I'd love a nice aggressive mud tire that isn't too loud or too fast wearing on the street, but this Jeep will get driven in the snow in the winter. I also intend to use it on non-damaging off-road trails; the stock all seasons won't get it done.

I seem to recall that I could have gotten 33s in the General tires I bought for my Overland. I opted for the same 32.2" size, but the "33s" that come on Rubicon are actually 32.8"
So they are only .6" larger than what I run.
I love the General tires I'm running - great Iowa winter tires.

 

[troverman]

Thanks. That's kind of what I suspected. I've been cruising the ebay Rubicon take-off section as well, but then you need to buy a set of TPMS sensors. The advantage of the 17's is that I could run true mud tires in the summer and then run the 18's in the winter. I'll mull it over.

 

[Compton]

I am going to go through this next year - the dura tracs come in the size/load you want and there are a few options in the stock size. I like my 18 inch overland wheels and would like to keep them just put a slightly taller/wider and much more aggressive tire on. Let me know what you go with - i loved my cooper st maxx and mickey thompson baja boss at's but i think all e rated in 18"

 

[Artsifrtsi]

Thanks. That's kind of what I suspected. I've been cruising the ebay Rubicon take-off section as well, but then you need to buy a set of TPMS sensors. The advantage of the 17's is that I could run true mud tires in the summer and then run the 18's in the winter. I'll mull it over.

Another thing to look at, is the price difference between the same tire (size/model) in a 18 vs 17 inch rim. For my Baja Boss 35" tires, I was looking at close to $100 more per tire for the 18's, thus effectively getting my spare for free...

 

[jlj]

Hi folks,

I have the Bridgestone all-season 255x70x18 tires (32") that came stock on my Overland. The tires are fine for street driving; however I'd like a slightly larger tire with much more aggressive tread. It seems the problem is the 18" rim size. I don't want to modify the suspension or anything; it seems a 33" fits with no mods. I'm thinking 275x70x18 as that is slightly more than a 33" tire and happens to be what comes on my Ford Super Duty; the thing is I cannot find this in a C-load range tire. I don't want the harsh ride of a 10-ply, load range E tire. I'm contemplating a BFG KO2 or KM3. I've had both in the past on other vehicles. The KO2 is certainly the better all-around tire. I'd love a nice aggressive mud tire that isn't too loud or too fast wearing on the street, but this Jeep will get driven in the snow in the winter. I also intend to use it on non-damaging off-road trails; the stock all seasons won't get it done.

I put 275/70R/18 KO2's on my Overland and it changed the look of the vehicle totally.

 

[troverman]

I put 275/70R/18 KO2's on my Overland and it changed the look of the vehicle totally.

Were they load range E? Can you post a pic?

 

[jlj]

Yes, E rated.

 

[troverman]

Thanks. How is the ride quality compared to before?

 

[jjdustr340]

I didn’t stay with the Overland style rim that was originally on my 80th AE, but I did stick with an 18 inch size.
I went with 295/70R18 (34x11.5). These fit well with nothing more than a 1.5” level on the front.

 

[JTsGarage]

Several Overland owners on this forum, myself included, have put 295/70R18 Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLTs on the stock Overland wheel. Comes out to about a 34" tire. Looks great and doesn't drive too stiff for a load range E tire. Those tires are also within the approved rim width for the stock Overland wheel. I searched high and low for something that would work on the Overland wheel in a load range C but was unsuccessful.

 

[jlj]

Thanks. How is the ride quality compared to before?

Their is some difference but not a lot. It is an aggressive tread compared to the stock tires.

 

[49Gramps]

I went with 285/70 18 (essentially a 34 X 11.50) on an 18 X 8" wheel (+30). Fits perfectly!

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