2007 Mountaineer Mud or A/T Tires on Stock 18's

[07BossMerc]

Anyone have a recommendation on a Mud or All Terrain tire that will fit a stock height 2007 Mountaineer with the factory 18" wheels, the factory tire size is P235/65 R18 but I'm having a hard time finding anything but highway tires in any size close to this. I'm wondering if I should just invest in a set of 17" wheels so I will have more tire options?

 

[Explorer0693]

Hankook dynapro MT at town fair tire they are 235/85/18

 

[07BossMerc]

Thanks for the reply, I looked on Hankook's website and the smallest 18" size I see for the Dynapro MT is LT275/65R18(32X11.00R18) wondering if that is going to be too big for stock height?

 

[MotorCityFats13]

When your speedometer reads 70 mph with the new tires, your vehicle will actually be traveling at 74.77 mph, which is 6.38% faster than the original tires.

The overall diameter variance of the new tire is 2.06 inches, which is 6.82% different than the original. You should never go beyond 3% of the original tire, otherwise you run the risk of brake failure.

 

[Explorer0693]

They have smaller sizes then that look at discount tire and or just search hankook dynapro mt and it'll come up with the tire

 

[pzy3339]

I got some mastercraft axt's, 265-65R18's. Essentially Cooper at3's. Very happy with them, I would however prefer to have gone with 265-60's or even 255-60's. I get a little rubbing.

Not many options at the stock size for 18" wheels. I would suggest 255-60's.

 

[07BossMerc]

I got some mastercraft axt's, 265-65R18's. Essentially Cooper at3's. Very happy with them, I would however prefer to have gone with 265-60's or even 255-60's. I get a little rubbing.

Not many options at the stock size for 18" wheels. I would suggest 255-60's.

Thanks for the info, I'm definitely going to look into them

 

[beepinX]

For 265/60 stock 18", you may also want to check Goodyear Duratrac
http://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/wrangler-duratrac
or Mickey Thompson Baja STZ
http://4wheelonline.com/Mickey_Thompson_Baja_STZ_Tires.172767.0

 

[USMCBuckWild]

I have the Hankook Dynapro MT in 255/65/18 on 18" Flex wheels. I am really happy with them. Got them almost new (less than 1,000 miles on them) off of Craigslist.