How tall can I go????

BJS Enterprises · 05-27-2009, 02:48 AM

I've got 285 75 17s on my pickup right now and I'd like to know if I can go taller without lifting or leveling my pickup WITHOUT rubbing??? I like the width alright, definitely don't want anything wider, and could live with them a tic or two skinnier.

Everytime I see a similar truck with taller tires, its always haulin a$$ in the opposite direction.

Any and all commentary is appreciated as I am still learning about my amazing machine by reading about everyone elses amazing machines.

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Gixxer_750 · 05-27-2009, 02:26 PM

you can run up to a 35" tire stock height assuming you have the correct bs on your wheel...i had 315/70/17's for awhile and it was a good stance...that might be a smidge too wide for you but they sat round 34.5" tall...to me, that's pretty proportional in the height to width category...if you dont mind being a bit wider, id go with some of those

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**Discount Tire Direct** · 05-27-2009, 04:12 PM

Your at the max that we recommend to keep from rubbing with stock wheels. Remember you need to leave some room for your suspension to flex and you want to keep the tire's width proper for your wheels. Here's a Tire Size Calculator That will help you estimate different tire sizes, for actual tire sizes see the tire manufacturer's web site. (goodyear.com, nittotire.com etc.)

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BJS Enterprises · 05-29-2009, 03:33 PM

Thanks fella's I appreciate the information and ideas. I was wrong in my first post. I have 285/70 17 on the truck. I am thinking about having a tire around 35" tall and 10.5" wide. I'll keep playing with the tire calculator and figure something out.

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slaterbj · 05-29-2009, 04:21 PM

Stepping up to a 285/75R17 would give you an extra inch in height and not rub. That would be about a 34" tire.

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BJS Enterprises Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Carlsbad, NM Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts BJS Enterprises's Truck Pics	How tall can I go???? I've got 285 75 17s on my pickup right now and I'd like to know if I can go taller without lifting or leveling my pickup WITHOUT rubbing??? I like the width alright, definitely don't want anything wider, and could live with them a tic or two skinnier. Everytime I see a similar truck with taller tires, its always haulin a$$ in the opposite direction. Any and all commentary is appreciated as I am still learning about my amazing machine by reading about everyone elses amazing machines. __________________ 2004 H.O. 3500 QC SRW 4X4

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05-27-2009, 02:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gixxer_750 Diesel Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,820 Thanks: 8 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts Gixxer_750's Truck Pics	you can run up to a 35" tire stock height assuming you have the correct bs on your wheel...i had 315/70/17's for awhile and it was a good stance...that might be a smidge too wide for you but they sat round 34.5" tall...to me, that's pretty proportional in the height to width category...if you dont mind being a bit wider, id go with some of those __________________ 2001 4x4 - ACDC ..."i've got gauges so i'll race ya..." Powered by FBD

05-27-2009, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Discount Tire Direct Discount Tire Direct Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 399 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Discount Tire Direct's Truck Pics	Your at the max that we recommend to keep from rubbing with stock wheels. Remember you need to leave some room for your suspension to flex and you want to keep the tire's width proper for your wheels. Here's a Tire Size Calculator That will help you estimate different tire sizes, for actual tire sizes see the tire manufacturer's web site. (goodyear.com, nittotire.com etc.) -Travis __________________ America's Largest Independenly owned Wheel and Tire Retailer www.discounttire.com

05-29-2009, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
BJS Enterprises Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Carlsbad, NM Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts BJS Enterprises's Truck Pics	Thanks fella's I appreciate the information and ideas. I was wrong in my first post. I have 285/70 17 on the truck. I am thinking about having a tire around 35" tall and 10.5" wide. I'll keep playing with the tire calculator and figure something out. __________________ 2004 H.O. 3500 QC SRW 4X4

05-29-2009, 04:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
slaterbj Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts slaterbj's Truck Pics	Stepping up to a 285/75R17 would give you an extra inch in height and not rub. That would be about a 34" tire.