The 35x12.5's for Nittos are actually like 13.5" wide and the 295's are just under 12". The height is close to the same so unless you really like wide tires the 295's are a better option in my choice. Plus the wide Nittos rub on other things then just the bumper because they are so wide.

 

Oh and Clint the truck looks great!

 

So it seems like Nitto's are the only option in that tire size? That's sad. Wonder how cooper's 35x12.5's would do. They say they are a true 12.5".

Drew, did you ever get a chance to do any measuring?

I don't recall seeing any through the 71 pages of pictures(although I could be forgetting)...does anybody have a crew cab with the 6.5' bed that has it lifted, or leveled with bigger tires?

 

What was I going to measure for you I forgot?

 

Haha, no worries. I was just curious what your ground clearance was at a few of the lowest points, front suspension namely(outside and middle).

 

The ground clearance from my driveway to the bottom of the rear differential is 9". That appears to be the lowest point on my truck.

 

You just have the 33's?

 

Yes that is correct.

 

So, feasibly, you would be at 10" with 35's, give or take(mostly take) obviously. Cool. Thanks for the help.

 

Picture of my custom gauge setup after the supercharger was installed. Kind of a crappy picture because i took it with my phone. Trans temp, A/F wideband gauge, and boost!!


Shot at 2012-03-23

 

Just measured mine. The 295s I have on there actually give me about ten and three quarter inches at the rear differential.

 

That's pretty decent Clint! How is the front end in comparison? I really love the look of your truck.

 

Don't know...didn't measure the front end. It sits a little lower in the front maybe half inch to an inch. The front is independent suspension though so the undercarreage(middle of front skid plate) is higher than the bottom of the pumpkin on the rear axle.

Thanks for the compliment on the truck. It's finally starting to look how I wanted it to.

 

 

Just put new tires on the truck yesterday. They are 315/70/17 Mickey Thompson Baja Mtz. They really fill up the wheel wells nice.