Question Tire Choice - Mickey Thompson ATZ

[Mike K]

I am going to buy some Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ tires for my truck, but can't decide among the two because they are so close in size.

LT325/65R18
or
305x70x18

Info on tires: Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels

Both will be going on the Mickey Thompson Classic II rims and they have a 5" back spacing.

Info on rims: Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels

The tires are the same cost, so which ones should i get? I will be putting a leveling kit on so there shouldnt be any rubbing issues.

Comments?

 

[TampaDieselFX4]

How wide is the rim. that will answer your tire question.


On a side note, what is up with your aviator???

 

[Fine69]

The 325's are fairly wider than the 305's. If you want to see a truck with 325's pics are below in my sig. Overall height is about the same at 35"

 

[Mike K]

9" wide

I cant see your pictures (link is blocked on my the military server) but i have seen pictures of the 305s and thought they were perfect. I will stick with that, i dont want too much tire sticking out of the truck.

 

[JLDickmon]

I've got a set of 325/60R18's out on an '06, and they're just flat BIG.

 

[Crumm]

Comments?

Between those two I would go with the 305. 325 is very wide.

Think the 35" idea over before you dive in. I have always ran big tires but now that fuel is $5.00 a gallon I am thinking about shrinking my tires. Big rubber really decreases your mpg.

 

[Mike K]

I've got a set of 325/60R18's out on an '06, and they're just flat BIG.

Thanks, i think i will stick with the 305s then.

Think the 35" idea over before you dive in. I have always ran big tires but now that fuel is $5.00 a gallon I am thinking about shrinking my tires. Big rubber really decreases your mpg.

I have thought about it, and I am not too concerned.

 

[Mike K]

On a side note, what is up with your aviator???

What aviator? If you are talking about the wierd letters above my avatar, then that is arabic writing.

 

[Crumm]

The wierd letters above my avatar, then that is arabic writing.

Does it say "Help the battle for freedom"?

I have thought about it, and I am not too concerned.

You rich single guys are all the same

 

[Mike K]

Does it say "Help the battle for freedom"?

Yeah, i used some online translater, it was supposed to say "Helping" though.

You rich single guys are all the same

who's rich?