i was wondering if anyone knew if a 305 size tire will fit on a 2004 xlt rim? im am ready to put a 2.5" front lift on but i like my stock rims. what tire size can i go with? thanx

 

with a leveling kit you can fit 35s real easy on the factory rims. That equates to roughly 315s

 

4x4 yes
4x2 no

305 will be roughly a 33" tire...and the 4x2 will have issues fitting it without rubbing.



the rims are 7.5" wide...the tires will fit, but they won't be as wide as normal since the rim is skinny.





edit: didn't see the 2.5" part...never mind, a 33" will fit a 4x2 with that installed

 

yeah its a 4x4. i always looked at it this way. whats the point of getting a truck if it aint 4x4. but a 315 will fit with no problem?

 

yeah, a 315 will fit without any problem...maybe a tiny bit of rubbing at full lock

any wider though (325 width...12.5" wide) and your tire tread will be about 1/4" from rubbing the upper control arm...the 325 will work as well though

 

do you know where i can get a bfg a/t 315 at? cheapest i can find is $239. on line.

 

check out the Nitto's

 

I like the Nitto's. When my tires fall apart, I'm going with those after lifting the truck.

 

that is an awesome price...but how much is shipping?

I've found that Sams Club/Costco are actually pretty good places to shop for tires...but Discount Tire and Tirerack.com are probably the cheapest

I'm getting quoted $349 for a 35/12.5/18 in the BFG A/T, and $360 for the same tire in the M/T

 

what about hankook m/t those look nice and they rate real good.

 

like the way they look in pictures, but I've never seen 'em in person

if the price is right, go for it.