FWIW, I run the BFG 285/75/17 on my Dodge 2500

 

and when I had the v10 Touareg, I used the BFG in the Cayenne size 265/65x18 and it was a perfect fit.

 

265/65/18 BFG AT

Since nobody else seemed to actually try this on a Cayenne I figured I would dive in now that my winter tires needed replaced!

They are tight when turning, but clear at the normal height setting. Just graze the fender liner on the turbo at the low setting(turning, clear fine straight)

The contact on the low setting is literally just a super light dusting type contact. It would also be very early to just trim out the fender liner for an even bigger tire.

 

How do you find the ride quality?

 

Rides nice!

 

Finally getting around to posting some pics. It took me awhile to find some 18's and TPMS, but it was worth the wait, as I am pretty happy with the new stance and the improved ride quality due to the extra rubber. I went with 265/65/18 Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armour, I was going to get the BFG's as that's whats on my truck and I'm pretty happy with them, but the higher speed rating and promise of less road noise made the Wranglers seem like a better fit for my Cayenne. I definitely like the look of the wheel well filled up, but I have also definitely noticed a reduction in quickness.

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Cole, I don't know if this is the right thread but enough time has passed. What are your impressions on the 32" tires after time has passed?

 

Still lovin' them! Gives the CTT a nice aggressive SUVness that it needed.

Next to a stock steel spring S on 255s

 

Now, I know you won't autocross 'em, but can you drive in the low setting AOK? Are there are limitations or warnings? I know at speed we tend not to be turning sharply when the car is lower. Also, from my brief experience it appears somewhere about 140 the car lowers itself again automatically. Have you tried that?

Now, when you go to loading level, are you still clearing the wheel wells AOK? I like to lower the car for exit and entry.

Thanks.

 

I haven't tried it at loading height. Still drives fine at the low setting, though I haven't done it much

 

BTW, Costco carries those tires but one outlet refused tto order them for my SUV citing concerns over clearance. I figure I will have to go to another Costco to get them.

However, I have a set of new 20" Diamaris that I need to use ASAP. And there is a lot of life left in my current Grabber AT2's. Got to save my money

 

Seeing this makes me want to throw on a set of 32" Micky Thompsons, fab up a 3/8" plate steel front and rear bumper with a Warn hitch, plenty of DOM tube fabrication for extra protection, and a custom camo wrap. Imagine the looks you would get when you show up to the trail...

 

I've got some design ideas for making bumper and rocker protection for it.

Partially based on 25 years of wheeling experience. Would be a fun way to run the Cayenne!

 

those are the best looking 18 inch wheels i have ever seen

 

The same wheel that you see on turbo s wheels back in early 2000s for 955 models... I still remember those with painted exterior color.