Help me understand tire sizes please

ClayKann101 · 02-20-2009, 11:45 PM

Alright its about time for a new set of rubbers. Right now i have 265/75r/16 i like the height of the tire but i would like a wider tread. Do i need to get wider rims or can i get a little bit wider tire on my stock aluminum 01 rims? Also i have nitto terra grapplers and i absolutely hate them!!! They are way to loud and ride like a 2x4. I was thinking about some Bfg radial t/as i like the look of them. But then again should i get some A/ts since the trucks sees some dirt on job sites?

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JDiepstra · 02-20-2009, 11:54 PM

You can go wider.......

ClayKann101 · 02-21-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JDiepstra

You can go wider.......

Well how much wider?

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98whitelightnin · 02-21-2009, 12:13 AM

A 275/70/16 would be the same height just a little wider and a 305/70/16 would be about an inch taller and quite abit wider.

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ClayKann101 · 02-21-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 98whitelightnin

A 275/70/16 would be the same height just a little wider and a 305/70/16 would be about an inch taller and quite abit wider.

Ok so could i fit a 305/70/16 on a 2wd with out a leveling kit? My buddy said if i got a 2 inch level kit i could fit 315s on it.

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ClayKann101 · 02-22-2009, 01:46 AM

anyone? i need tires bad.....

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98whitelightnin · 02-22-2009, 04:02 AM

315's are like 35's and would probably be to big and probably not look that good either. I would say max size will be the 305/70's. Here is a pic of my truck with 305/70/16 and they hit on the inside of the fender well but these wheels are wider with a different offset too.

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03 2500 4d, 6speed, 4x4,
"Well oil beef hooked"

ClayKann101 · 02-22-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 98whitelightnin

315's are like 35's and would probably be to big and probably not look that good either. I would say max size will be the 305/70's. Here is a pic of my truck with 305/70/16 and they hit on the inside of the fender well but these wheels are wider with a different offset too.

Nice truck man! Well is a 285 wider then my 265?

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02-20-2009, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
ClayKann101 Diesel Head Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marble Falls, Texas Posts: 1,690 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts ClayKann101's Truck Pics	Help me understand tire sizes please Alright its about time for a new set of rubbers. Right now i have 265/75r/16 i like the height of the tire but i would like a wider tread. Do i need to get wider rims or can i get a little bit wider tire on my stock aluminum 01 rims? Also i have nitto terra grapplers and i absolutely hate them!!! They are way to loud and ride like a 2x4. I was thinking about some Bfg radial t/as i like the look of them. But then again should i get some A/ts since the trucks sees some dirt on job sites? __________________ *Moonshine 01 2WD: HRVP by Midwest injection, Quadzilla Adrenaline with Pulse, Raptor 150, and Expandit 5" with muffler* *Thanks Upstate Diesel Performance*

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02-20-2009, 11:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
JDiepstra Posting Suspended Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MI Posts: 4,085 Thanks: 8 Thanked 97 Times in 78 Posts JDiepstra's Truck Pics	You can go wider.......

02-21-2009, 12:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
98whitelightnin Diesel Head Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 3,436 Thanks: 13 Thanked 44 Times in 43 Posts 98whitelightnin's Truck Pics	A 275/70/16 would be the same height just a little wider and a 305/70/16 would be about an inch taller and quite abit wider. __________________ 98 24v, 2500 sc, auto, 4x4, LO 359hp/744tq 03 2500 4d, 6speed, 4x4, "Well oil beef hooked"

02-22-2009, 01:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
ClayKann101 Diesel Head Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marble Falls, Texas Posts: 1,690 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts ClayKann101's Truck Pics	anyone? i need tires bad..... __________________ *Moonshine 01 2WD: HRVP by Midwest injection, Quadzilla Adrenaline with Pulse, Raptor 150, and Expandit 5" with muffler* *Thanks Upstate Diesel Performance*

02-22-2009, 04:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
98whitelightnin Diesel Head Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 3,436 Thanks: 13 Thanked 44 Times in 43 Posts 98whitelightnin's Truck Pics	315's are like 35's and would probably be to big and probably not look that good either. I would say max size will be the 305/70's. Here is a pic of my truck with 305/70/16 and they hit on the inside of the fender well but these wheels are wider with a different offset too. __________________ 98 24v, 2500 sc, auto, 4x4, LO 359hp/744tq 03 2500 4d, 6speed, 4x4, "Well oil beef hooked"