For the millionth time.
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For the millionth time.
I know it's been done to death,but here it is.I have an 06 S/D. and I'm looking to put the largest tire(a/t) that I can on the truck without a lift. I'm currently looking at BFG's 285 17, 305 17,or the 315 17. I'm leaning towards the 305 because it stays in the stock E load rating.all this is just a thought until I find out the max size. also can I put them on stock wheels? thanks in advance. Everyone is so helpful on the forum.
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I put 315/70-17 BFGs on today. Looks much better. No rub and no noticable loss of power. I'm not concerned with the reduction from an E rating to D because BFGs website says the gross max weight is the same. The only real problem I have is I can't decide what air pressure to use.
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Yep--stock 17x7.5. Discount Tire didn't bat an eye--put them on, balanced them and gave me road hazard coverage. My oldest son even commented that they look better. Oh yeah--I have a 2005 diesel cc fx4
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imo, i'd rather have the power and not pay to regear the expensive truck and go with 33s. the stock tire is almost a 33" anyways. i have the 18" stock rims and like them. i will put a leveling kit on it someday and then go with 33s
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I know a lot of people that pay two grand for wheels and tires, but then don't want to pay to regear. It doesn't make sense to me. I want both 
The 2005+ Harley has 34 - 35" tires anyway, so they should fit without a lift.
The 2005+ Harley has 34 - 35" tires anyway, so they should fit without a lift.