Not sure what tire size to go with
07-25-2012, 06:59 PM
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Not sure what tire size to go with
07-25-2012, 07:37 PM
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I would go with the 305's. The smaller diameter will put more torque down on the pavement, plus the skinnier tire will have less rolling resistance.
07-25-2012, 09:02 PM
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I'd second that, I'd go with the 305's. It will fill that wheel well nicely.
07-25-2012, 09:08 PM
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Im with 305s, 315s u may wear too fast also
07-25-2012, 09:13 PM
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Not that great of pics for reference but here are 315's on a 10" wheel. I have a 2.7" levelling kit.
Although 305's on a 8" wheel look pretty good too.
07-25-2012, 09:48 PM
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Here's my truck(same lift) with 265's
And this pic is 285's, although no front lift at the time this pic was taken.
07-25-2012, 10:51 PM
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go 315 or you`ll end up wishing u had...my truck has toyo mt`s 315/75/16 on 16x8 wheel and no lift (yet) and they only rub on plastic at back bottom of fender well and slightly at that
07-26-2012, 07:02 PM
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Your truck with 265s looks just like mine does... still thinking though. I got a call and found out the wheels will be backordered for a while, so i think i am going to go with Procomp 17x9s, with 295/70/17 cooper stts. they are 33.3x11.6x17" tires
07-26-2012, 11:50 PM
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I have 305's and they leave a little to be wanted in the wheel well. Gonna bump it up to 315. FWIW I do not like cooper.
07-27-2012, 04:58 PM
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Some old pics with 305's on an 8" wide wheel:
07-27-2012, 05:20 PM
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nice, that looks good. my wheels shipped today so hopefully they come sometime next week. since they are 17s now, my buddy also is going to sell me a set of 35" bfgs for 100 bucks. they have about 30-50% tread but i am only going to use them until fall, and put my stockers back on. and save up over the winter for a new set of tires
07-27-2012, 05:37 PM
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I really like my new Nitto Crosstec HD, 275/70R18 the size is perfect. I downsized from the 325's. Much happier. Take a look at them. Might be perfect for your truck. They are about 33" tall. Vermillion Cliffs in the background. One of the last habitats for the Calf Condor.
07-27-2012, 05:40 PM
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those do look good also! i may have to lift my truck up a little more with these 35s.. we shall see. i really need to stop spending money on it
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07-27-2012, 05:56 PM
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i like that light bar... and the dual steering stabilizers... stop giving me ideas