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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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Tire question

I have ordered an 05' superduty. What is the largest tire that will fit a 17" wheel. What is the difference in a 35x12.5R17 and 315/70R17. If I lift it 3 inches, what size tire will fit and look well. Any pics. Thanks for yor input.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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Tires are roughly the same size depending on manufacturer since some measure slightly different.

I have an '03 with 3in lift and 35x12.5x17's in my gallery, not an '05 but ride height appears to be the same. Depending on the backspacing of the wheels you will have minimal rubbing.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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Hey TN JEEPER, what type rims are those. Are they expensive? Great looking truck. Did the lift hurt the performance of your truck significantly.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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I answered your e-mail about the wheels, but as far as performance, I personally think it drives better with the lift. Primarily because of the new Bilsteins shocks. I am also preferential to the increased feeling of stability/heaviness the wider tires offer.
 
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