Biggest tires stock
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Originally Posted by MetalSludge
I have a stock 4x4 xlt and I was wandering what the biggest tires size that you could put on it are?
I am planning on getting 17x9 wheels and 265/70/17 tires but I am not sure if this will work.
Anyone know?
I am planning on getting 17x9 wheels and 265/70/17 tires but I am not sure if this will work.
Anyone know?
A better choice is a 285/70/17 (about 33" tall) probably with no lift but I would recommend at least a 2" front lift to get the truck closer to level and make it look like a real 4X4 truck.
Or go "BIG" with a 315/70/17 (34.5" same tire on the new H2) and either a 2.5", 2.75" or even a 3" front lift. Even just lifting the front a full 3.0" the truck will still be very near level and look completely different (aka GOOOOD!!!!). These fit very well, fill the wheel well nicely and are D rated for towing. I think they are 3195 lbs each at 50 PSI max. Unloaded you can run them at between 27-30 for a much smoother ride and still great handling load capacity.
As far as the install...if you do not want to rent a HD coil spring compressor you can easily take the strut assemblies off then to a shop with a wall mounted HD coil spring compressor and just pay to have the spacers installed. Then take them back and reinstall them on the truck. If you do this be sure and mark left and right as well as the top mount position in ralation to the lower strut mount and spring possition in relation to the top mount. It's simple use white out or other suitable marking device and put one dot on the upper mount facing the tire, them the coil spring and shock body. On the pass side simply use two dots. This will keep things in order and eliminate headaches caused by mispositioning them. As with any lift you will need to have your truck aligned asap after install.
Take Care,
Brian at www.ProtechEZLift.com
Last edited by protech03; 05-02-2004 at 02:08 AM.
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