Stock Tires
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yes you can get larger than stock.... but sorry i cannot tell you what the largest size would fit..... as for tires... i would just get some that you like, and suits your needs... mud, snow, all terrain, etc. then you can get a much better tire in the end.
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Shouldnt the tire store recalibrate my speedometer? I was thinking P255/65R-17.
This is the tire:
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...d=011892&ar=65
This is the tire:
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...d=011892&ar=65
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Originally Posted by Wr3ckin_Cr3w
Shouldnt the tire store recalibrate my speedometer? I was thinking P255/65R-17.
This is the tire:
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findTireDetail.do?rc=TXKINT&yr=2004&cf=false&c=2&s w=false&pc=31716&tc=GDYRH7&rf=true&rcz=76540&cs=25 5&dVeh=dVeh&rd=17&vid=011892&ar=65
This is the tire:
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findTireDetail.do?rc=TXKINT&yr=2004&cf=false&c=2&s w=false&pc=31716&tc=GDYRH7&rf=true&rcz=76540&cs=25 5&dVeh=dVeh&rd=17&vid=011892&ar=65
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Given the choice, you don't really want stock tires anyway. Dealers put on the lousiest tires they can find. Go for a high quality name brand like goodyear, BFG, cooper... The Hankooks that came with my 07 are a joke, as far as I'm concerned they came worn out when they were new.
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If you did not buy your truck new and want to find out which tire size was installed from the factory, look at the spare because I would care to guess that it is original. Here is a tire calculator to play with different sizes http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/tirecalc.html . I have heard the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor tires you posted a link to are very good.
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That was the size on my truck and I went with the FX4 rims with goodyear silent armour 275/65/18. I love the tires and the rims. I have pics in my gallery if you want to look.
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The sticker inside the door read
235/17 for the tire and
17 X 7 for rim i believe.
Im looking for any tires that would fit on my rims right now but would fill in the large gap between the tire and the body plus tires that a wider then the ones I have one now, Id love to but cant afford FX4 rims at the moment.
I figured but I might be wrong that 255/65 17 is the biggest I can go. Is this correct? Again, thanks for the help.
235/17 for the tire and
17 X 7 for rim i believe.
Im looking for any tires that would fit on my rims right now but would fill in the large gap between the tire and the body plus tires that a wider then the ones I have one now, Id love to but cant afford FX4 rims at the moment.
I figured but I might be wrong that 255/65 17 is the biggest I can go. Is this correct? Again, thanks for the help.
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I had 255 70 17's stock and changed to these in 275 70 17's.
Originally Posted by last5oh_302
I went with Firestone Destination AT's. No complaints, in fact I'm very happy with them. They balanced up nicely, they look great, and ZERO road noise, unlike the OEM crap that came on the truck. I replaced them soon after buying the truck. Destination AT's are rated right up there if you check the reviews as far as AT tires go:
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The 255/65/17 is actually shorter (smaller diameter) than the 235/75/17. These specs. came from http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/tirecalc.html
255/65/17
Diameter: 30.05"
Width: 10.04"
Rev/Mile: 671
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235/75/17
Diameter: 30.88"
Width: 9.25"
Rev/Mile: 653
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265/70/17
Diameter: 31.61"
Width: 10.43"
Rev/Mile: 638
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275/70/17
Diameter: 32.16"
Width: 10.83"
Rev/Mile: 627
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Going (up in height) to a 265/70/17 is actually less of a change in height than going (down in height) to a 255/65/17 (+ .73" for the 265, - .83" for the 255).
The 265/70/17 will only change your speedometer reading by about 1 1/2 mph @ 70mph. BTW if you go with a tire that you feel will warrant a recalibration of your speedo, your dealer can do it for you. I was quoted a price of $40 when I asked.
255/65/17
Diameter: 30.05"
Width: 10.04"
Rev/Mile: 671
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235/75/17
Diameter: 30.88"
Width: 9.25"
Rev/Mile: 653
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265/70/17
Diameter: 31.61"
Width: 10.43"
Rev/Mile: 638
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275/70/17
Diameter: 32.16"
Width: 10.83"
Rev/Mile: 627
_____________________
Going (up in height) to a 265/70/17 is actually less of a change in height than going (down in height) to a 255/65/17 (+ .73" for the 265, - .83" for the 255).
The 265/70/17 will only change your speedometer reading by about 1 1/2 mph @ 70mph. BTW if you go with a tire that you feel will warrant a recalibration of your speedo, your dealer can do it for you. I was quoted a price of $40 when I asked.
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lastoh, those look great, did you have to recalibrate your speedo? is your truck a 4x4? (i know its on your sig but i remember someone with a black truck on here buying a 4x4 sticker)
Is it possible for me to use any of these tire sizes you mentioned:
255/65/17
235/75/17
265/70/17
275/70/17 with my current 235/70/17(stock I now believe) tires? Will they fit on my rim? Also my truck is a 4x2. When I plug my numbers in an online calculator on what I can put on my rim its either: P255/70R-17 or P255/65R17. The first size makes sense but this second one quoted is my "optimal" size but its height is shorter
The tire store recommended these:
Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S:
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findTireDetail.do?rc=TXKINT&yr=2004&cf=false&c=1&s w=false&pc=43811&tc=YOKRA4&rf=true&rcz=76540&cs=25 5&dVeh=dVeh&rd=17&vid=008443&ar=70
FS, so any change in the tire side warrants a recalibration? Im glad to see that its not expensive
Is it possible for me to use any of these tire sizes you mentioned:
255/65/17
235/75/17
265/70/17
275/70/17 with my current 235/70/17(stock I now believe) tires? Will they fit on my rim? Also my truck is a 4x2. When I plug my numbers in an online calculator on what I can put on my rim its either: P255/70R-17 or P255/65R17. The first size makes sense but this second one quoted is my "optimal" size but its height is shorter
The tire store recommended these:
Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S:
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findTireDetail.do?rc=TXKINT&yr=2004&cf=false&c=1&s w=false&pc=43811&tc=YOKRA4&rf=true&rcz=76540&cs=25 5&dVeh=dVeh&rd=17&vid=008443&ar=70
FS, so any change in the tire side warrants a recalibration? Im glad to see that its not expensive
Last edited by Wr3ckin_Cr3w; Aug 25, 2007 at 01:00 PM.