How to tell what size tires

[lXl Explorer lX]

Im looking into gettin 18x8.5 rims for my 91 X but i dont know how when im looking at tires the size i should be looking for..can someone tell me?

Thanx
Jay

 

[TAS98xlt]

I think most people run 255/55/18s. That's the size I'm getting if and when I get wheels.

 

[jimbo74]

that depends what you want, do you want a skinny tall tire, or a wide low profile tire, or what?

 

[lXl Explorer lX]

Im am stuck in the middle of what the hell i want..i dont know if i want a tire that is slightly aggresive looking like 31s with simple black rock crawlers or get a low profile wider tire with a set of nice chrome 18 inch rims..If i wanted wider low profile tires what would i be looking at as size?.

Truthfully i dont go offraoding very often in my own vehicle theres nowhere to go really except a few mud holes where the street is breaking apart..lol

I personally dont like the thought of lowering my 4x4 no offence to the guys who have they look great but in NY the snow isnt cool in the winter. Im just afraid ill lower it like 2 inches and it might be to low and screw me when it snow a decent amount. anyone with experience with that problem..is it a problem or am i just worrying? Ill be fine lowering it 2 inches if it wouldnt be a problem.

Thanx alot
Jay