Tire Question..help Before I Make A Mistake..

smitty1 · 07-21-2009, 03:13 PM

hey,..

i have a 2008 2500 megacab. stock rims/tires... 265/70/17..
i am ready to go up in size of tire staying with stock rim. i love the look of a mt but do not want anything with a ton of noise. would consider a at but with some good tread. i am seeing 285/70/17 and they look good, but want opinions on what size and tire works best or that you like. how much bigger could i go. 295, 305, 315. and then is there a at that gives good tread and look of a mt with out going with a mt. i like the maxxis bighorn at. looks good. would a 285/75/17 fit good. do not want to have rubbing or endanger the mph, or computer system at all. and last of all, trying to stay with a low cost tire. are hankook any good. i can get them cheaper than any. please help. do not want to buy the wrong thing and not be happy. never went with a aggressive tread before.

jason

**BEERPLAY** · 07-21-2009, 03:27 PM

IVE GOT THE MAXXIS BUCKSHOT MUDDERS ON MINE NOT NOISY AT ALL TO ME AND MINE ARE 35s

NO RUBBING ONLY 2.5 LEVELING KIT

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smitty1 · 07-21-2009, 03:32 PM

i have a 1.5-2in leveling kit on front of mine. how much bigger do you think i can go more than a 285 with out rubbing and noise. i like the maxxis. are the maxxis big horn as much tread as buckshot.

**BEERPLAY** · 07-21-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty1

i have a 1.5-2in leveling kit on front of mine. how much bigger do you think i can go more than a 285 with out rubbing and noise. i like the maxxis. are the maxxis big horn as much tread as buckshot.

NOT SURE ON THE BIG HORNS TO BE HONEST I LOVE THESE AND HAVE ONLY HAD IT IN 4WD ONCE SO I WONT CHANGE
AND THERE IS A THREAD HERE SHOWING A GUY RUNNING 37S ON STOCK WITH NO RUBBING SO YOU SHOULD BE GOOD TO GO MAN

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15 Digger · 07-26-2009, 06:20 PM

On stock rims 315/70/17 will rub at full lock even with 2 in level kit. Go with 285/75/17 and will look good and save your front end alot of wear.

07-21-2009, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
smitty1 Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: nc Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts smitty1's Truck Pics	Tire Question..help Before I Make A Mistake.. hey,.. i have a 2008 2500 megacab. stock rims/tires... 265/70/17.. i am ready to go up in size of tire staying with stock rim. i love the look of a mt but do not want anything with a ton of noise. would consider a at but with some good tread. i am seeing 285/70/17 and they look good, but want opinions on what size and tire works best or that you like. how much bigger could i go. 295, 305, 315. and then is there a at that gives good tread and look of a mt with out going with a mt. i like the maxxis bighorn at. looks good. would a 285/75/17 fit good. do not want to have rubbing or endanger the mph, or computer system at all. and last of all, trying to stay with a low cost tire. are hankook any good. i can get them cheaper than any. please help. do not want to buy the wrong thing and not be happy. never went with a aggressive tread before. jason

07-21-2009, 03:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
smitty1 Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: nc Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts smitty1's Truck Pics	!! i have a 1.5-2in leveling kit on front of mine. how much bigger do you think i can go more than a 285 with out rubbing and noise. i like the maxxis. are the maxxis big horn as much tread as buckshot.

07-26-2009, 06:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
15 Digger Cummins Fan Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Staten Island, Ny Posts: 91 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts 15 Digger's Truck Pics	Tires On stock rims 315/70/17 will rub at full lock even with 2 in level kit. Go with 285/75/17 and will look good and save your front end alot of wear.

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07-21-2009, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
BEERPLAY West Texas Chapter VP Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: IN SEARCH OF A NEVER ENDING BEER FOUNTAIN Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts BEERPLAY's Truck Pics	IVE GOT THE MAXXIS BUCKSHOT MUDDERS ON MINE NOT NOISY AT ALL TO ME AND MINE ARE 35s NO RUBBING ONLY 2.5 LEVELING KIT __________________ 2007 MEGA 4x4 5.9 RIDE BABY RIDE!