I know a few people have been asking in regards to finding all-terrain tires that have no fitment/rubbing issues. I decided to place my input on a set that I just mounted today.
I ended up getting the Toyo Open Country A/T II tires at the size of 255/55/18. I would confidently say that this is the largest tire in the A/T category and probably the only A/T size that you are going to be able to find that will fit the FE on the factory 18" wheels.
It is a snug fitment however there are no rubbing issues, however I have noticed the turning to be softer than what I was running on before which was 245/60/18. This isn't a big issue for me, rather it is just an adjustment period of turning. There is about an inch of space between the front sidewall of the tires and front fender. And a little more of an inch from the back of the front tire to the front quarter panel heading toward the doors. For the rear tires, it's about an inch and a half gap between the front of the tire and rear quarter panel toward the rear door and maybe about an inch 3/4 from the back of the tire sidewall to the front of back bumper.
So far on dry pavement I've been sticking to the road much better than to the Bridgestone Duelers H/T. The Toyos are highly reviewed from all aspects of pavement, whether wet or dry.
Tomorrow it's supposed to rain, so hopefully I can provide an update on the handling on these tires.
Pictures to follow for anyone interested in the fitment.
I ended up getting the Toyo Open Country A/T II tires at the size of 255/55/18. I would confidently say that this is the largest tire in the A/T category and probably the only A/T size that you are going to be able to find that will fit the FE on the factory 18" wheels.
It is a snug fitment however there are no rubbing issues, however I have noticed the turning to be softer than what I was running on before which was 245/60/18. This isn't a big issue for me, rather it is just an adjustment period of turning. There is about an inch of space between the front sidewall of the tires and front fender. And a little more of an inch from the back of the front tire to the front quarter panel heading toward the doors. For the rear tires, it's about an inch and a half gap between the front of the tire and rear quarter panel toward the rear door and maybe about an inch 3/4 from the back of the tire sidewall to the front of back bumper.
So far on dry pavement I've been sticking to the road much better than to the Bridgestone Duelers H/T. The Toyos are highly reviewed from all aspects of pavement, whether wet or dry.
Tomorrow it's supposed to rain, so hopefully I can provide an update on the handling on these tires.
Pictures to follow for anyone interested in the fitment.
