Pros/cons of 325/65R18

[Virtual-Chris]

I was following a jeep this morning that was running 325/65R18 and I really liked the look as they seemed much wider than typical 35s but I was surprised to see they are only a fraction of an inch wider. Maybe it had wider wheels which made the overall look thicker or maybe I'm just imagining it?

Anyway, I liked the look and might consider that for a replacement on my Bronco.

Any possible issues running the slightly wider tires? I guess if the upper control arms are already tight, you might need a bit different offset. What wheel width would work best with 325/65?

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[604Bronco]

Potential rubbing with a wider tire? It’s not a huge difference but something to watch for.

 

[Buckin Bronco]

It's virtually the same. .2" wider both inside and outside and .1" taller.

Only difference is it needs an 18" wheel.

 

[Virtual-Chris]

I wonder why it looked so much more beefy and aggressive. Maybe I was just imagining it?

 

[VelocityBrew]

That sight is just a general idea. Case and point the 285/70-17 KO2's and optional Goodyears

 

[Theherofails]

I wonder why it looked so much more beefy and aggressive. Maybe I was just imagining it?

The 18” wheels can make tires look a bit beefier.. but harder to find tires for overall.

 

[604Bronco]

I wonder why it looked so much more beefy and aggressive. Maybe I was just imagining it?

Were they the same brand of tires? Some (obviously) look more aggressive than others. When I bought my Grand Cherokee and swapped out the OEM tires with Duratracs in the same size, it was night and day difference in the look. Also, since this is a 17” vs. 18” wheel that likely plays a factor too.

 

[Virtual-Chris]

Were they the same brand of tires? Some (obviously) look more aggressive than others. When I bought my Grand Cherokee and swapped out the OEM tires with Duratracs in the same size, it was night and day difference in the look. Also, since this is a 17” vs. 18” wheel that likely plays a factor too.

They were Goodyear Wranglers. Looked good but not super knobby MT. I guess I’d have to see 325/65R18 side by side with Squatch setup before concluding they looked way wider.

 

[North7]

99% of offroad tires are 17", much has been written on the why's in the Jeep world.

https://www.wranglerforum.com/threads/17-vs-18-inch-rims-why.2321677/

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/18-vs-17-inch-wheels-with-35-tires.4581/

 

[Virtual-Chris]

99% of offroad tires are 17", much has been written on the why's in the Jeep world.

https://www.wranglerforum.com/threads/17-vs-18-inch-rims-why.2321677/

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/18-vs-17-inch-wheels-with-35-tires.4581/

Interestingly, the popularity of 17” is working against tire buyers these days. I searched several tire stores in Canada today to see what the price difference was and although the 315/70R17 was cheaper everywhere by $50-$100, it was completely sold out. 325/65R18 were readily available. But we live in strange times.

 

[North7]

Interestingly, the popularity of 17” is working against tire buyers these days. I searched several tire stores in Canada today to see what the price difference was and although the 315/70R17 was cheaper everywhere by $50-$100, it was completely sold out. 325/65R18 were readily available. But we live in strange times.

That is temporary, by the time your first set of tires wear out the shortages will be behind us.

 

[North7]

22 different 315/70R17's are in stock at 1010tires.com Canada.

https://www.1010tires.com/Tires/315-70R17

 

[Virtual-Chris]

22 different 315/70R17's are in stock at 1010tires.com Canada.

https://www.1010tires.com/Tires/315-70R17

i was looking at Nitto Ridge Grapplers and not sure what retailers exactly. But it was enough to notice a trend.

 

[Silver-Bolt]

If you want to keep your 17" wheels look at 12.50-35-17 tire

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