I was looking at the nitto site and saw for the 18 inch rim they have the 295/70/18 and then the 35x12.50 can you clear the 35x12.50 with just a 2.5 level? or do you have to go with the 295s? Due to being a skinnier tire and .5 inches smaller

 

My 295's rub with a 2.5 inch kit.

 

I havent had any rubbing issues with my 2.5, but I also have the 3 inch rear block.

 

305 with no rubbing. 2.5" up front with 3" block in rear.

 

6" SJ and 35" trail graps still rubbing at full lock. Mine is a 2x4 though

 

My buddy's XLT with 2.5 leveling kit and 295/70/18 trail grapplers

 

I have 305-55R20 Trail Grapplers with a 2.5 level with no rubbing.

 

Does anyone have the 35x12.50 on the 18in rim without rubbing issues with just a 2.5 inch level? or should i just get the 295s

 

It all has to do with backspacing look at the tire fitment guide sticky. but yes with the correct rims and a 2.5 on a 4x4 you can run a 35x12.5 tire

 

the sticky says "they'll fit fine", but after lots of hours trying to search for real world examples on here...I was still skeptical. I just found some 35x12.5 KM2 with about 50% tread for a good deal. So I am gonna have them mounted on my stock 17inch rims and will let you know how much rub I get. Hopefully I have them mounted in the next week.