Upgrading to 18" truck tires
I have a 2013 Ram 2500 CTD 4x4 that currently has 245/70/17 tires on it. I am thinking about moving up to the 275/70/18 tires. Has anyone done this and are there any major draw backs in doing this? ...
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Bamaman1 wrote:
I read recently how 17" tires may be going to be a thing of the past--with 18" tires preferable for trucks. You will still be able to get 17" tires, but just not so many brands and models.
I don't think you could go wrong if you need tires now, and if you can buy wheels for a fair price. There are a number of regional wheel reconditioners online that are buying all sizes and types of wheels from salvage yards.
I bought an 18" very wide wheel for my Lexus IS from a dealer in Atlanta for 1/4th the cost of a new one.
True. There will be less and less demand for 16/17" tires in the future as 18" have quickly become the norm wheel size on all new trucks.
