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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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Hey folks, been a little while and hope all are doing well.

I am beginning to look for All-terrain tires for hunting/winter. I really like the Destination A/T, and they have been great on wife's explorer. My problem is I would like to go taller, taller only. I am having a hard time finding anything in a 265/65-75/18 size. Any thoughts, ideas, what do you have. I am even willing to go down a size on the width to get a little more height out of the truck.
Stock is 265/60/18

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Ray
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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According to the local shop 265-75 would be fine without any lift needed. I bought tires last week and wanted to go the 265-75 route but stuck with 265-65 because of the 14mpg I get in town.

I went with the Yokohama Geolandar ATS. Not sure if this will be aggressive enough for you but i like the looks. Actual pics to come but i haven't had a chance to wash the truck and get some photos.



edit* If you are in a hurry try going to the main page for 3rd gen Daks and use the search this forum. This is a common topic. Otherwise I'm sure some of the pros will chime in soon with more thoughts.
 

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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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yeah are you running a stock rim or aftermarket! i got a 265/75/16 but i have 16X8 Rims so it rubbed like crazy till i trimmed the mudflaps!
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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I am running stock 18 in rims. Stock tire size 265/60/18
 
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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I'm runnig 265/60/18 Brigestone Dueler AT Revo II on ProComp rims...
 
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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If you're on stock suspension, I wouldn't go any bigger than 265/60/18.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 03:39 PM
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im running goodyear duratrac 265 75 16 with alittle too much rubbing with a 2 inch leveling kit.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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I'm getting a 1.5" leveling kit from TM My stock size tires are 265/60/18 will 275/70/18 general grabber at2 fit without rubbing
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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265/60/18 is what, about a 30.5" x 10.75" tire, no?

How about a 275/65/18 at 32" x 10.75", it would be about a half inch shorter than a 265/70/18 (32.6" x 10.8") but roughly the same width?

If a 32.5" tire would rub, a 32" tire might go. I don't know if the Destinations come in that size, but I know that the Nitto Terra Grappler does...
 
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