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Old 09-29-2022, 04:07 PM
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ahh ok thanks for the info.
No local shops have anything in stock and needs to be ordered ..which is a pain as would have like to roll up a tyre to see the stance before hand.
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what model G do you have ? And what are you hoping to put on for fitment ? if you can share that it's likely someone has a picture to share....
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I have a 2002 500 and looking to fit General AT3 as im running these on other vehicles.
Was looking to fit 275 55 20 ... however running Continental 285 50 20
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The 285's will fit - spacers will help move scrub angle out....the 500's flares limit things a bit, unless you get the offset perfect 295 is the limit I've seen... and 305's with a bit of lift can work as well...

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Hey guys from reading this thread it sounds like 275/55/20 is a safe route to go for bigger tires on my 2018 G63 without having to do a lift or use spacers. Is anyone doing anything bigger than 275/55/20 without rubbing or any other issues?
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I ran 305's on our 13' G63 without a lift with just a 30mm spacer while waiting for rims to get built.... no rubbing. 20x10.5 et25 is perfect offset for the GG63 IMHO....




Telluride pic is stock suspension w/ 30mm spacer and 305/55/50 toyo at2

other are with forgestars as above spec and the same tires.

FWIW - I am currently run 325/65/18 on a 18x9.5 et 25 with a 30mm spacers on a 4" lift on our new G55 build - same flares and basic geometry minus the lift. -

But your use case is really what should dictate tire size if straying from OEM..... mall bus, stay stock..... mild fire roads etc maybe 285 overlander 305's maybe with a spacer or not..... and then.....this:







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I am running BFG All Terrains on an 18" rim provided by Jacks Overlander. The tyres are 265/65/R18. In hindsight I would get 285/60/R18 as the side profile is virtually identical which means you can deflate for sand and mud but the 265's look a little 'skinny' on the G wagon (refer p[hoto) . On my recent trip we did an iconic Australian road called the Gibb River Road. 660km of gravel with a reputation for destroying cars and tyres. Interestingly, there is a tyre repair guy midway along this road and he will only install BFG's. They handled any terrain we threw at it and they perfromed well. That said, they are not as good as the OE tyres on the bitumen.

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good day, I am about to buy 18 inch rims for a 2014 G63 and I am just a little afraid they will not fit due to the G63 brake callipers. you have not got any issues with that ?

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18's MAY clear.... Forgestar said theirs had 3mm clearance when I've spoken with them.... I think a few folks may have Alpha's on their G's in 18's..... Jack at Jackwagon offroad and Mike at Eurowise likely may have ideas...or options.
over in Europe MAS/ Victor may do something ?

keep us posted as it's something asked a few times a years it seems, but rarely the result is shared....
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would a 305/50R20 fit without rubbing (with or without spacer)? Going for lower height but wider tires to stick out from fender (does not need to be much). Or do you recommend 295/50R20 and run spacers? Ive seen another gwagon run 305 but not sure how much it rubs (if any)







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What size tires are these on the grey G550 shown above?
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305 50R20 = 32" in diameter. It would probably fit and assuming you're running the wider AMG rims, should clear at both compression and full lock.

For reference, my tires are 285 70R18 = 33.7" in diameter. They are mounted on the stock 7.5" diameter wheels. My truck has a 40mm lift on it but no wheel spacers. They clear at both compression and full lock.
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305's are plug and play - better with a 30mm Wheel spacers if you have the wider flares - on my 63 they rubber slightly on full lock before the spacers.... 40mm / 50mm springs or spring spacers help.

285 As JD101b's running are perfect if you don't like wheel spacers.
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305's are plug and play - better with a 30mm Wheel spacers if you have the wider flares - on my 63 they rubber slightly on full lock before the spacers.... 40mm / 50mm springs or spring spacers help.

285 As JD101b's running are perfect if you don't like wheel spacers.
When I get the time I'm ordering a set of 63 replica fenders from Jack Wagon Overlanding and fitting the 30mm wheel spacers I already have. Should fill out those fenders nicely.
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