New to the forum and to a 5th gen. I didn't find anyone any exact matches when I was researching this combo, so I figured I'd post up the result. Swapped out the factory 22s for 18" 2025 (new style) Rebel wheels and put on 275/70R18 Dueler AT Ascents. I do a lot of highway miles, but leisure offroad from time to time with lots of gravel lots, access roads, and curb hopping for work. Planning to do a fair amount of travel trailer towing in the next year. The 22" wheels were pristine and I figured someone would stand a better chance at keeping them intact and appreciating them.
It wasn't super easy to find a full set of like-new 2025 Rebel wheels, but I wanted to keep the Night Edition look of all black trim and still have somewhat unique wheels...just the black lugs didn't come in on time.
- The ride is definitely a tiny bit smoother with the extra rubber, despite the new tires being E rated and inflated to 40 psi.
- No obvious clearance issues even at full wheel lock in aero height. Tires might just barely touch the control arms, but too early to see any paint rubbed.
- No noticeable change in tire noise, but this truck seems to have great sound insulation overall.
- Very snug fit to the brake calipers, but everything clears when the weights installed appropriately.
- Haven't filled up enough to calculate MPG, but if the dash is anything to go off its <1 mpg difference with 90% highway driving.
