Dually tire size?

mdtouchet · 01-12-2009, 07:17 PM

What is the biggest tire I can put on the back of my dually without using bolt on spacers? I know they make slip on spacers but I would only be able tuse maybe 1/4"

Thanks,

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chevy791979 · 01-12-2009, 07:23 PM

dito i am wondering the same thing

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smokin1997 · 01-12-2009, 08:54 PM

i just put a set of 255/85/16 maxxis big horn m/ts on mine. i used a 1/2" spacer between them. when it is on the ground unloaded it has 3/8" between the tires. they are 33.7" tall

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***Magic smoke*** · 01-12-2009, 08:56 PM

265/70/17's were tight on mine.

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mdtouchet · 01-12-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokin1997

i just put a set of 255/85/16 maxxis big horn m/ts on mine. i used a 1/2" spacer between them. when it is on the ground unloaded it has 3/8" between the tires. they are 33.7" tall

Your lugs were long enough with 1/2" spacer?

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mdtouchet · 01-13-2009, 11:40 PM

I want to go big. Has anyone had any problems with 2" spacers between the rear wheels? Are the safe to haul/pull heavy loads?

Thanks,

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smokin1997 · 01-14-2009, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdtouchet

Your lugs were long enough with 1/2" spacer?

yes they were. the nut is to the end of the stud, but it does fit

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Devilman · 01-14-2009, 03:13 PM

Ive got 3.5" spacers between 40x13.50x17s with no rub, an i haul/tow stuff all the time with no problems....just take the outside tire off a retighten bout every 6000 miles

mdtouchet · 01-14-2009, 03:28 PM

Thanks for all the feedback. I have been hearing alot of horror stories about hauling with spacers, but they were comming from people that don't use them. I will be putting new tires on my truck soon and was a little worried about saftey.

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leegal · 01-22-2009, 02:30 AM

got a stupid question a buddy of mine has an older dually he said he was putting onbigger studs to hold on the spacers to be safer i guess didn't want to sound like an idiot i said okay right on....

whats he talkin' about anyways ? possible?

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Neight · 01-22-2009, 10:35 AM

Some guys have gotten 285's to fit with a 1/4" spacer. but they don't recommend towing heavy.

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Hired Gun · 01-22-2009, 03:24 PM

I used 2 inch spacers on my Chevy Dually and towed heavy all the time. With the dodge I can run the same tire size as far as the 265 part with no issue. I run 265/70/17 Cooper stt with just a smidge of room left when loaded with my 30 ft corn pro loaded. I should get a 1/4 inch spacer next time around, but I am going back to Mastercraft Ct next tire purchase. I hate my STT's.

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mdtouchet Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Erath, La. Posts: 338 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post mdtouchet's Truck Pics	Dually tire size? What is the biggest tire I can put on the back of my dually without using bolt on spacers? I know they make slip on spacers but I would only be able tuse maybe 1/4" Thanks, __________________ Silver 06 4x4 Mega Cab Dually, 5" TBE, 2" leveling kit, BFG KM 255/75/17, Top Gun front / Frontier Gear rear bumpers, Retrax bed cover, Amp Reserch Power Steps, http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=146489284

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mdtouchet Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Erath, La. Posts: 338 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post mdtouchet's Truck Pics	I want to go big. Has anyone had any problems with 2" spacers between the rear wheels? Are the safe to haul/pull heavy loads? Thanks, __________________ Silver 06 4x4 Mega Cab Dually, 5" TBE, 2" leveling kit, BFG KM 255/75/17, Top Gun front / Frontier Gear rear bumpers, Retrax bed cover, Amp Reserch Power Steps, http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=146489284

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mdtouchet Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Erath, La. Posts: 338 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post mdtouchet's Truck Pics	Thanks for all the feedback. I have been hearing alot of horror stories about hauling with spacers, but they were comming from people that don't use them. I will be putting new tires on my truck soon and was a little worried about saftey. __________________ Silver 06 4x4 Mega Cab Dually, 5" TBE, 2" leveling kit, BFG KM 255/75/17, Top Gun front / Frontier Gear rear bumpers, Retrax bed cover, Amp Reserch Power Steps, http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=146489284

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Hired Gun Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Milford, KY Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Hired Gun's Truck Pics	I used 2 inch spacers on my Chevy Dually and towed heavy all the time. With the dodge I can run the same tire size as far as the 265 part with no issue. I run 265/70/17 Cooper stt with just a smidge of room left when loaded with my 30 ft corn pro loaded. I should get a 1/4 inch spacer next time around, but I am going back to Mastercraft Ct next tire purchase. I hate my STT's. __________________ Hired Gun 2007 6.7 Automatic 6 speed DRW Smarty, 5 Inch Magnaflow turbo back