TiffTaffToff Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 We currently have our wrangler sitting on 18 inch rims and are looking to upgrade the tyres from the Bridgestone Duellers to something a bit more rugged. The current tyre size is 255/70/R18 with a diameter of 814 mm. The problem I'm getting is that there are no tyre manufacturers (BFG, General etc) that have an AT tyres in that size. I need to keep the diameter size within 2.5% of the 814mm and may need to go down to a 17 inch rims to give me more choice. If anyone has gone through a similar issue or has any advice it would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 may need to go down to a 17 inch rims to give me more choice. Richard, There are a number of us on the forum that have been in a similar position. I and others have gone for AEV rims which have the correct back spacing and width for more aggressive tyres. Have a look round on the forum for some of the JK builds. Jeepey will also give you some options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffTaffToff Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Thanks Neil, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffTaffToff Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 That's Neal....... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 That's Neal....... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Richard, Have a look at the Wrangler, JK, Wheels and tyre section of the forum, so good info to be had. https://www.jeepowners.club/forum/index.php/board,237.0.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisby Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Rim change to 17" with correct offset and the tyre world is your oyster. :mdr: Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toptooler Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Evening I have 4 genuine jeep alloys brand new 17" alloys still with stickers on like the ones on my jk see picture will get pictures of the alloys tomorrow open to offers Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member tedthefed Posted October 29, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted October 29, 2015 I also have a set of 17" with tyres for sale section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member GaryD Posted October 30, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted October 30, 2015 We currently have our wrangler sitting on 18 inch rims and are looking to upgrade the tyres from the Bridgestone Duellers to something a bit more rugged. The current tyre size is 255/70/R18 with a diameter of 814 mm. The problem I'm getting is that there are no tyre manufacturers (BFG, General etc) that have an AT tyres in that size. I need to keep the diameter size within 2.5% of the 814mm and may need to go down to a 17 inch rims to give me more choice. If anyone has gone through a similar issue or has any advice it would be greatly appreciated. Richard. I have just gone down this path .If you are looking to stick with your stock 18" wheels , then as you say very limited in the range of tyres available other than highway biased.. However , I have just had Yokohama Geolander AT-S G0-12 tyres put on my JK which are available in 255 70 18...Replacing my stock Bridgestone Duellers H/T...ticked the boxes for my needs .Just done a 1500 mile road trip on them up and around Scotland ..no issues. Not super agressive but better than the stock H/T's. And bought them local to me supplied and fitted £120 each . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffTaffToff Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Thanks for the all the responses..... I'm going to go down the Yokohama route on 18 inch rims to save the hassle of getting new wheels be then disposing of the old ones etc...... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member chunkycyclist Posted November 2, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted November 2, 2015 I run 18" on my JK and commute past daily so could stop if you want to see what size is possible to go to etc Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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