Tallest narrow tire for my 06

cowboy568 · 09-10-2009, 02:39 AM

Hey guys im looking for the tallest narrowest tire that will fit on my 06 cummins. Im probly gunna have a leveling kit on within the next couple weeks also. I really liked the 255/85R16 on my 2002 and would like to find something similar.

Thanks,
Tyler

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Sandaholic · 09-10-2009, 03:14 AM

I think you're gonna want a 285/75R17. About 34" tall and 11.5" wide I think most run slightly smaller though. The Nitto duragrappler's in that size say 33.86" tall and 11.61" wide. And the big clincher for me is they are rated for 3970lbs. @ 80psi

I've been dying to put this size on my DMAX but.......I'm broke

I've seen those duragrapplers in that size in somebody's sig on here. I was gonna ask him what he thought of them, but never got around to it.

Edit: Looks like the Toyo AT's have the same ratings and specs as those dura grapplers

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cummins04.5handshaker · 09-10-2009, 03:22 AM

[quote=Sandaholic;1989195]I think you're gonna want a 285/75R17. About 34" tall and 11.5" wide I think most run slightly smaller though.
A 285/75R17 is a lot smaller 33.5" and prolly about 10.2" wide. I have 315/70R17 MT baja atz and the are almost 34" tall and 11" wide on the stock rim with 60lbs of air.

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Sandaholic · 09-10-2009, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cummins04.5handshaker

A 285/75R17 is a lot smaller 33.5" and prolly about 10.2" wide. I have 315/70R17 MT baja atz and the are almost 34" tall and 11" wide on the stock rim with 60lbs of air.

Just tellin' him what the specs say. As an aside the 315/70R17 BFG AT's on my factory wheels measure out to more like 33.9"X11.8. We have the same size tire, but they ain't the same size

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crazyrunner33 · 09-10-2009, 09:37 PM

Narrow tires are better in the snow and are the best for efficiency, if you go on the snow plowing forum the 235/85 is considered the ultimate tire. They don't like the big tires because they get stuck with them more often.

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cowboy568 · 09-10-2009, 10:29 PM

yeah thats why im looking for tall and skinny

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cummins04.5handshaker · 09-10-2009, 10:32 PM

are these going on a 16" or 17" rim?

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Sandaholic · 09-10-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cummins04.5handshaker

are these going on a 16" or 17" rim?

He said their going on his '06, so 17".

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crazyrunner33 · 09-13-2009, 05:37 PM

You can get a 235/80/17 which will have a slightly larger diameter than the stock 265/75/17 and will be nice and narrow.

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Sandaholic · 09-18-2009, 03:02 PM

member ah64id found the tire you are looking for

Bfg Km2 255/80/17

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Oregon Sportsman · 09-20-2009, 12:36 PM

255/80r17 Bfg Km2

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usmc5593 · 10-22-2009, 02:27 PM

Has any one seen any mileage increase over stock (for me 265/70R17) with 4.10 gears?

09-10-2009, 02:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
cowboy568 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hartford, SD Posts: 269 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post cowboy568's Truck Pics	Tallest narrow tire for my 06 Hey guys im looking for the tallest narrowest tire that will fit on my 06 cummins. Im probly gunna have a leveling kit on within the next couple weeks also. I really liked the 255/85R16 on my 2002 and would like to find something similar. Thanks, Tyler __________________ -2006 Megacab Long box 6spd Aluminum grill gaurd, rebuilt engine bored .020, Studs, Valair DD Sprung Hub, BDTD W/outlook, MP-8, AEM Intake, Relentless diesel cp3 mod, leveled, airbags w/compressor, B&W turnover ball

09-18-2009, 03:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sandaholic Diesel Head Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 1,962 Thanks: 29 Thanked 48 Times in 45 Posts Sandaholic's Truck Pics	check this thread member ah64id found the tire you are looking for Bfg Km2 255/80/17 __________________ 05' QCLB 4x4 NV5600,Spec DD,S-06,5"-6" aussie, airdog 150,modded fuel can.,CAI, techni-cooler,mag hytec rear diff. cover,headache rack,6" lift on truck and fifthwheel,airbags,16gal. of 200 PSI OBA 421HP/1009TQ moves 8000lbs to a 13.88@97.05 *SSW*

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09-10-2009, 03:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sandaholic Diesel Head Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 1,962 Thanks: 29 Thanked 48 Times in 45 Posts Sandaholic's Truck Pics	I think you're gonna want a 285/75R17. About 34" tall and 11.5" wide I think most run slightly smaller though. The Nitto duragrappler's in that size say 33.86" tall and 11.61" wide. And the big clincher for me is they are rated for 3970lbs. @ 80psi I've been dying to put this size on my DMAX but.......I'm broke I've seen those duragrapplers in that size in somebody's sig on here. I was gonna ask him what he thought of them, but never got around to it. Edit: Looks like the Toyo AT's have the same ratings and specs as those dura grapplers __________________ 05' QCLB 4x4 NV5600,Spec DD,S-06,5"-6" aussie, airdog 150,modded fuel can.,CAI, techni-cooler,mag hytec rear diff. cover,headache rack,6" lift on truck and fifthwheel,airbags,16gal. of 200 PSI OBA 421HP/1009TQ moves 8000lbs to a 13.88@97.05 *SSW* Last edited by Sandaholic : 09-10-2009 at 03:26 AM.

09-10-2009, 03:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
cummins04.5handshaker Diesel Head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 1,812 Thanks: 15 Thanked 87 Times in 76 Posts cummins04.5handshaker's Truck Pics	[quote=Sandaholic;1989195]I think you're gonna want a 285/75R17. About 34" tall and 11.5" wide I think most run slightly smaller though. A 285/75R17 is a lot smaller 33.5" and prolly about 10.2" wide. I have 315/70R17 MT baja atz and the are almost 34" tall and 11" wide on the stock rim with 60lbs of air. __________________ 04.5(600series) 3/4 silver regcab LWB 4wd NV5600 soon to be pushing alot more air....well at least till I can get head studs installed. 528 RWHP 1089 FTLB TQ Stock turbo, injectors and cp3(12-05-09)base line.. Not bad

09-10-2009, 09:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
crazyrunner33 Sasquatch Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan City, why's it in Indiana? Posts: 1,216 Thanks: 122 Thanked 55 Times in 38 Posts crazyrunner33's Truck Pics	Narrow tires are better in the snow and are the best for efficiency, if you go on the snow plowing forum the 235/85 is considered the ultimate tire. They don't like the big tires because they get stuck with them more often. __________________ '99 Cummins: too many mods to list '97 Cummins: restoration project Some tips on using the search function for better results.

09-10-2009, 10:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
cowboy568 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hartford, SD Posts: 269 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post cowboy568's Truck Pics	yeah thats why im looking for tall and skinny __________________ -2006 Megacab Long box 6spd Aluminum grill gaurd, rebuilt engine bored .020, Studs, Valair DD Sprung Hub, BDTD W/outlook, MP-8, AEM Intake, Relentless diesel cp3 mod, leveled, airbags w/compressor, B&W turnover ball

09-10-2009, 10:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
cummins04.5handshaker Diesel Head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 1,812 Thanks: 15 Thanked 87 Times in 76 Posts cummins04.5handshaker's Truck Pics	are these going on a 16" or 17" rim? __________________ 04.5(600series) 3/4 silver regcab LWB 4wd NV5600 soon to be pushing alot more air....well at least till I can get head studs installed. 528 RWHP 1089 FTLB TQ Stock turbo, injectors and cp3(12-05-09)base line.. Not bad

09-13-2009, 05:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
crazyrunner33 Sasquatch Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan City, why's it in Indiana? Posts: 1,216 Thanks: 122 Thanked 55 Times in 38 Posts crazyrunner33's Truck Pics	You can get a 235/80/17 which will have a slightly larger diameter than the stock 265/75/17 and will be nice and narrow. __________________ '99 Cummins: too many mods to list '97 Cummins: restoration project Some tips on using the search function for better results.

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Oregon Sportsman Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Independence, OR Posts: 206 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Oregon Sportsman's Truck Pics	255/80r17 Bfg Km2 __________________ 2003 QCSB 3500. Smarty. AFE. Rip's 5". SBC Con FE. HTT SS62. FASS 150. Flux 2's. S&B Elbow. ARP's. Pricol Boost, Pyro, FP and RP. Firestone Bags. Fabtech 4". 35s on 18s. Traction Bars. 2009 Front clip.

10-22-2009, 02:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
usmc5593 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 209 Thanks: 6 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts usmc5593's Truck Pics	Has any one seen any mileage increase over stock (for me 265/70R17) with 4.10 gears?