I recently bought a set of 18" rims to replace my 19's. I'm thinking about buying some Nitto Ridge Grapplers, and looking at 265/60R 18's. does anybody have any experience with these, in terms of fit, off road (mostly mud) and on road drivability? Thanks in advance for any feedback. (I've had a set of Nitto Grapplers on my D2, and loved them, but these seem more aggressive)

 

I can't speak for the Nittos - maybe someone else can

But I can speak for my Falken WildPeak A/T3W in the same size you list
They are great on road, great off road, great in rain, quiet, XL rated, good price, snow rated, no rubbing, full size spare fit easily, not much heavier than stock size P tire (MPG still good)

Good luck - I think it's a great size compromise between off road benefits, and on road MPG manners - no issues
Get a 5th rim (if you don't already have one) with matching tire and do a 5-tire rotation

 

Doug: thanks for the feedback; These Falkan's look good, and also a good bit less expensive than the Nitto's.

 

Both tires are an excellent choice, you can't go wrong with either IMHO

 

265/60 or 265/65 are ideal sizes for 18's , i think the wildpeaks will be my next tyre in 265/65 to get a little more sidewall.

 

Thanks for the feedback. Any thoughts on which tire would be better for mud? I live in Southeast Louisiana, so snow/ice not a concern.. so the 265/65/18's won't rub?

 

Hey Disco203,

I just put Bridgestone Dueler Revo 3s on my LR3, absolutely love them. They have served well in gravelly/semi-muddy conditions and in sand. But, I can't speak for bayou conditions

Tires sized as 265s will not rub at the normal suspension height, but will get close in access mode (which is expected).

Hope this helps!

 

bwLR06:
Thanks for the input.. I'll definitely check them out. I'm leaning towards the Nittos, just because I loved the Grapplers that I had on my D2.. all seem to be priced similarly. (Falkan, Bridgestone, Nitto).
Yes, the mud down here is exceptional.

 

BFG KM3 is a good mud-option. GY Duratracs were ok.

 

Hahahaha.....looks like you need to spin those tires to get some "self cleaning" going on with the lugs!