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Old 09-28-2016, 08:58 AM
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325/60 vs 35x12.5?? HELP!

I am almost due for new tires so I figured I better start looking. I am currently running 35x12.5 20's on my 4.5 lifted 15 power stroke but think they almost look too small. Has anyone ever gone from 35's to 325's??? Any pictures of your set up or info?? Are 35's the absolute biggest I can go??? Help!!! It's crunch time soon!
 
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325/60R20 is 35.4 inches tall and a 13 in. section width versus a 35 12.50R20 which is 35 inches tall and a 13 inch section width. So you gain about half an inch in tire height.
 
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I'm running 325/60/20 BFG AT KO2's on 20x10 0 offset wheels on my 2016 F-350 with a 3 1/2" lift. Real happy with the wheel & tire combination.

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For reference, metric sizes are meaningless without wheel diameter. 325/60-15 is extremely different than 325/60-24 except in section width. When someone says something like "325's" the only thing that says is width, period.

With the right wheels you can run 37's all day at stock height.
 
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Originally Posted by Firekite
For reference, metric sizes are meaningless without wheel diameter. 325/60-15 is extremely different than 325/60-24 except in section width. When someone says something like "325's" the only thing that says is width, period.

With the right wheels you can run 37's all day at stock height.
My fault I should have added it to the title but tried to keep it shorter. I have the size (20) in the thread though.
 
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325/60-20 is 3/4-1 inch taller and about 1/2 to 3/4 in wider, not going to make a lot of difference you are only raising the truck 1/2 in or less
 
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Originally Posted by AZLugz
325/60-20 is 3/4-1 inch taller and about 1/2 to 3/4 in wider, not going to make a lot of difference you are only raising the truck 1/2 in or less
I'm looking for more fill in the fender wells than to make the truck look bigger
 
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but that's the point, you are only gaining 1/2" in fender fill, the smart thing there would be base those two sizes on cost because there is not enough size difference to really show. Looking on Tire Rack, a KO2 in metric 325 is $385 vs the 35x12,5 is $320.


Can you go to a 37x12.5, they are typically only about 36.5
 
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I've been running 37s for over a year now with a 2.5" leveling kit. Only spot it rubs is on the radius arms. I pulled the fender liners back, but didn't cut/trim anything. Your mileage will vary depending on your wheel offset.

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Originally Posted by dawn patrol
I'm running 325/60/20 BFG AT KO2's on 20x10 0 offset wheels on my 2016 F-350 with a 3 1/2" lift. Real happy with the wheel & tire combination.





Dawn patrol truck looks great.
 
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When you guys increase your tire size that much, how do you correct for it in the computer, tuner?? Dealer?? Just curious....our old Jeeps it was just a speedo gear change!!
 
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As far as I know you can't correct for 37's without a tuner. I just deal with it. In Houston you just drive the speed that traffic is moving anyway. I also have a GPS speedometer app on my phone that I can check my speed with.
 
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Originally Posted by 89LX306
I've been running 37s for over a year now with a 2.5" leveling kit. Only spot it rubs is on the radius arms. I pulled the fender liners back, but didn't cut/trim anything. Your mileage will vary depending on your wheel offset.

Wow! Never thought that was possible?! Looks great. Maybe I'll get 37's?? I'm running 20x10 -19 so I stick out alittle so I'm afraid of clearing the fenders when turning
 
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If your 37s rub the fenders just put a 6" lift on it - problem solved👍🏻
 
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Originally Posted by Sir Kayakalot
If your 37s rub the fenders just put a 6" lift on it - problem solved👍🏻
Haha I wish it was that easy! I tow a 42 foot trailer every weekend! I'm about maxed out on height
 
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