Need new shoes 285,305,35s?

hunter80 · 06-12-2009, 02:01 AM

Well its time to replace the tiny michelins. I want to go with a very aggresive tire. I tow 8500 pounds occasionally and have a stock suspension. I would do the level but last time I had my trailer on and polaris in the bed the truck was front high, and I could only imagine how goofy it would look 2 inches higher. Anyways I have narrowed it down to 3 tires. The hankook mts in 285/70/17, 35x12.50/17, and the maxxis bighorn in a 305/70/17. I really like the looks of the hankook but am concerned if i get the 285s they will look too small, and they are d rated. I would really like to go with the 35s but I am not sure if they will fit on a stock truck. I know they might rub the control arms, and if thats it I am ok with that. I like the fact that they are e rated also. With 35s will I still be able to tow good? Then there are the bighorns 305s. These come right in at 34x12.2 which is the perfect size in my book, but they are only rated to 3000 pounds at 50 psi. Is that enough to tow 8500 safely? Also which tire would I get the best miles out of. If anybody else has any other suggestions i would appreaciate it. I need I tire that is good in snow, mud, and dirt. I hate chaining up during elk season. Thanks

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HemiOrange · 06-12-2009, 02:45 AM

How about the Nitto Terra Grappler 285/75's? They are about 34" high, E rated and fit the stock rims. I bought them because of my 3:73's and didn't want to lose my fuel economy by going too fat or too tall.

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2005 Ram 2500 SLT 4X4 QC SB, auto, 3:73's, Edge Juice w/A, 5" turbo back, Airaid intake, Nitto 285 x 75's on stock 17's, 2" level, 2" block in back.

hunter80 · 06-12-2009, 02:51 AM

The terras in the 285/75 are also a great size, but I have heard that they will only last 20k. How long have you ran these tires? Are they wearing good?

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socodieselpower · 06-12-2009, 11:47 AM

i have 305 terra grabbers and they are wearing like s''t its horrible

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2008 6.7l 2500 4x4 slt 68rfe. procomp 4" lift 17''moto metal 954's 285 70/17 hankook gutted tube modified canootervalve and a carseat. stockish as long as i'm married or making payments

hunter80 · 06-12-2009, 02:41 PM

Well I just got suckered into 35s. They are not the mudders that I origanally wanted but oh well. I went to discount today (just to look) and some how ended up buying 4 315/70/17 hankook atms. I figured with as much highway driving I do to get to my offroading that an all terrain would fit my duties better. I was going to go with the 285s, but they just looked way to small. The salesman said a 315 would not fit unless I had a lift, but than agreed to test fit the tire. Sure enough the tire fits with ease. At a sitting stance the tires do not even rub at full lock. To me there is plenty of room for a flexed suspension. I guess I will find out. They only had one tire so I am going back at 3:00 today to have them installed. If I can figure out how to do pics I will post pics later

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***learfxr*** · 06-12-2009, 04:53 PM

Create a photobucket account. It's free and pretty easy.

Please do post pics. I'm looking at tires and scratching my head every day. I do lots of highway miles, but don't want a 4x4 truck that will get stuck in my back yard. I live on 4 acres and my shop is out back and it gets muddy back there.

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2004 Crew Cab 4x4, 305 5.9L, K&N intake system, Banks exhaust system. Hankook MT 265/70-17

First diesel, so still learning

hunter80 · 06-12-2009, 05:32 PM

I will as soon as I get these bad boys on. Trust me I know exactly what you mean by scratching your head. I have been trying to figure out what tire to go with for months. When you see the hankook in person it is a pretty aggresive all terrain tire. I wasnt sure if I wanted to go as big as 315s but after I seen the way it looked I was sold. I think the tire will do good in the mud and snow.

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***bulldogbones*** · 06-12-2009, 05:36 PM

305/70/17 terra grapplers rotated every 5k miles 25% tread left after 30k mi (I drive 50-60k a year). here are some pics

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06 SLT Big Horn /5.9 /6spd /4" straight pipe all the way / 305/70/17 Nitto Terragrappler's /1" lift front 2" in the rear /about 40 Aftermarket lights /K&N CAI /B&W gooseneck / Edge J/A
How To Post a Youtube Video .
http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/of...ml#post2133752

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***learfxr*** · 06-12-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunter80

Well I just got suckered into 35s. They are not the mudders that I origanally wanted but oh well. I went to discount today (just to look) and some how ended up buying 4 315/70/17 hankook atms. I figured with as much highway driving I do to get to my offroading that an all terrain would fit my duties better. I was going to go with the 285s, but they just looked way to small. The salesman said a 315 would not fit unless I had a lift, but than agreed to test fit the tire. Sure enough the tire fits with ease. At a sitting stance the tires do not even rub at full lock. To me there is plenty of room for a flexed suspension. I guess I will find out. They only had one tire so I am going back at 3:00 today to have them installed. If I can figure out how to do pics I will post pics later

Are they "D" rated tires? That's the only 315 Hankook's I saw online. I'm hoping to find E rated tires. Not that I know jack about tires, but that's what is suggested for our trucks. Just don't want to screw up. It's too much money for me to do it again soon

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2004 Crew Cab 4x4, 305 5.9L, K&N intake system, Banks exhaust system. Hankook MT 265/70-17

First diesel, so still learning

hunter80 · 06-13-2009, 01:03 AM

Just got home. Will do pics tomorrow when there is light. The tires are d rated but are rated to 3195 pounds. I was also looking for a e rated tire but finally convinced myself to try these. The price is unbeatable at $200 a tire. Total was $1050 otd with road hazzard. The look is awesome. They fit perfect with no lift and factory wheels. Powerwise the truck still has plenty of balls. I can tell a difference in the steering, but other than that the tire feels good. The hankook mt comes in a 10 ply in the 35x12.50, but I think you would have some rubbing on the control arms. This tire fits with no rubbing on my stock truck.

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07 3500 srw shortbed 5.9 4x4 48re 35'' Hankook atms

HemiOrange · 06-13-2009, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunter80

The terras in the 285/75 are also a great size, but I have heard that they will only last 20k. How long have you ran these tires? Are they wearing good?

I just bought the Nitto's about a month ago and have only put on about 1200 miles. I will say that they are quiet on the street and the set of four was $995 mounted, balanced and siped, pre-tax, at Discount Tire. Time will tell how well they wear, but the original Michelin's were shot at 30k.

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2005 Ram 2500 SLT 4X4 QC SB, auto, 3:73's, Edge Juice w/A, 5" turbo back, Airaid intake, Nitto 285 x 75's on stock 17's, 2" level, 2" block in back.

hunter80 · 06-13-2009, 06:31 PM

Well here are the pics.

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06-12-2009, 02:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
hunter80 Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 78 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts hunter80's Truck Pics	Need new shoes 285,305,35s? Well its time to replace the tiny michelins. I want to go with a very aggresive tire. I tow 8500 pounds occasionally and have a stock suspension. I would do the level but last time I had my trailer on and polaris in the bed the truck was front high, and I could only imagine how goofy it would look 2 inches higher. Anyways I have narrowed it down to 3 tires. The hankook mts in 285/70/17, 35x12.50/17, and the maxxis bighorn in a 305/70/17. I really like the looks of the hankook but am concerned if i get the 285s they will look too small, and they are d rated. I would really like to go with the 35s but I am not sure if they will fit on a stock truck. I know they might rub the control arms, and if thats it I am ok with that. I like the fact that they are e rated also. With 35s will I still be able to tow good? Then there are the bighorns 305s. These come right in at 34x12.2 which is the perfect size in my book, but they are only rated to 3000 pounds at 50 psi. Is that enough to tow 8500 safely? Also which tire would I get the best miles out of. If anybody else has any other suggestions i would appreaciate it. I need I tire that is good in snow, mud, and dirt. I hate chaining up during elk season. Thanks __________________ 07 3500 srw shortbed 5.9 4x4 48re 35'' Hankook atms

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06-12-2009, 02:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
HemiOrange Cummins Fan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts HemiOrange's Truck Pics	How about the Nitto Terra Grappler 285/75's? They are about 34" high, E rated and fit the stock rims. I bought them because of my 3:73's and didn't want to lose my fuel economy by going too fat or too tall. __________________ 2005 Ram 2500 SLT 4X4 QC SB, auto, 3:73's, Edge Juice w/A, 5" turbo back, Airaid intake, Nitto 285 x 75's on stock 17's, 2" level, 2" block in back.

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hunter80 Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 78 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts hunter80's Truck Pics	The terras in the 285/75 are also a great size, but I have heard that they will only last 20k. How long have you ran these tires? Are they wearing good? __________________ 07 3500 srw shortbed 5.9 4x4 48re 35'' Hankook atms

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socodieselpower Cummins Fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calirado Posts: 95 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts socodieselpower's Truck Pics	i have 305 terra grabbers and they are wearing like s''t its horrible __________________ 2008 6.7l 2500 4x4 slt 68rfe. procomp 4" lift 17''moto metal 954's 285 70/17 hankook gutted tube modified canootervalve and a carseat. stockish as long as i'm married or making payments

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hunter80 Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 78 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts hunter80's Truck Pics	Well I just got suckered into 35s. They are not the mudders that I origanally wanted but oh well. I went to discount today (just to look) and some how ended up buying 4 315/70/17 hankook atms. I figured with as much highway driving I do to get to my offroading that an all terrain would fit my duties better. I was going to go with the 285s, but they just looked way to small. The salesman said a 315 would not fit unless I had a lift, but than agreed to test fit the tire. Sure enough the tire fits with ease. At a sitting stance the tires do not even rub at full lock. To me there is plenty of room for a flexed suspension. I guess I will find out. They only had one tire so I am going back at 3:00 today to have them installed. If I can figure out how to do pics I will post pics later __________________ 07 3500 srw shortbed 5.9 4x4 48re 35'' Hankook atms

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*learfxr* Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 239 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts learfxr's Truck Pics	Create a photobucket account. It's free and pretty easy. Please do post pics. I'm looking at tires and scratching my head every day. I do lots of highway miles, but don't want a 4x4 truck that will get stuck in my back yard. I live on 4 acres and my shop is out back and it gets muddy back there. __________________ 2004 Crew Cab 4x4, 305 5.9L, K&N intake system, Banks exhaust system. Hankook MT 265/70-17 First diesel, so still learning

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hunter80 Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 78 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts hunter80's Truck Pics	I will as soon as I get these bad boys on. Trust me I know exactly what you mean by scratching your head. I have been trying to figure out what tire to go with for months. When you see the hankook in person it is a pretty aggresive all terrain tire. I wasnt sure if I wanted to go as big as 315s but after I seen the way it looked I was sold. I think the tire will do good in the mud and snow. __________________ 07 3500 srw shortbed 5.9 4x4 48re 35'' Hankook atms

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*bulldogbones* Cummins Nut Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lowville NY Posts: 1,302 Thanks: 26 Thanked 50 Times in 19 Posts bulldogbones's Truck Pics	305/70/17 terra grapplers rotated every 5k miles 25% tread left after 30k mi (I drive 50-60k a year). here are some pics __________________ 06 SLT Big Horn /5.9 /6spd /4" straight pipe all the way / 305/70/17 Nitto Terragrappler's /1" lift front 2" in the rear /about 40 Aftermarket lights /K&N CAI /B&W gooseneck / Edge J/A How To Post a Youtube Video . http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/of...ml#post2133752 Last edited by bulldogbones : 06-12-2009 at 05:40 PM.

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hunter80 Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 78 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts hunter80's Truck Pics	Just got home. Will do pics tomorrow when there is light. The tires are d rated but are rated to 3195 pounds. I was also looking for a e rated tire but finally convinced myself to try these. The price is unbeatable at $200 a tire. Total was $1050 otd with road hazzard. The look is awesome. They fit perfect with no lift and factory wheels. Powerwise the truck still has plenty of balls. I can tell a difference in the steering, but other than that the tire feels good. The hankook mt comes in a 10 ply in the 35x12.50, but I think you would have some rubbing on the control arms. This tire fits with no rubbing on my stock truck. __________________ 07 3500 srw shortbed 5.9 4x4 48re 35'' Hankook atms

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hunter80 Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 78 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts hunter80's Truck Pics	Well here are the pics. __________________ 07 3500 srw shortbed 5.9 4x4 48re 35'' Hankook atms Last edited by hunter80 : 06-13-2009 at 06:49 PM.