unsure about tire fitment.....

[dfairchild19]

hey guys, I just got my 01 a few weeks ago and have been spending alot of time on here. Out of all of the reading and searching ive been doing on tires, most i have seen have been on later models(03 and up). I will need new rubber very soon. I am almost positive that i am going with Toyo OC mt as they have some great ratings but am unsure about what size to go with. I dont want to level it right now unless i cant get a decent size under it, and then i guess ill have to. lol and i really dont want the tires to look too "small" in the wheel wells. i will occasionally pull a 3 horse gooseneck w/living quarters so i want to keep the load range at E. mpg is of minor concern.

I guess the help i need is figuring out what the max size i can go without the leveling kit and what is the max size i can go with the leveling kit?

Also, what about speedo recal?? how far off and how big can you go before you cant recal at the dealer?

Any help is greatly appreciated and i look forward to spending alot more time on here....
thanks
derek

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2001 4x4 QC short bed, afe, 5" FBD straight, Edge J/A, Airdog 150, Goerend tranny, Coaltrain 125 injectors, o-rings, arp studs, htt 62/71/13ss

33x12.50x18 Toyo M/T on Rockstars OHIO COAL ROLLERS

[Bomaster238]

i wouldnt go over 33(305/70/16) without the leveling kit and 35 (315/75/16) with the kit

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[NOYZMKR]

On my 01, I had to get the leveling kit to run 295/70/17 Toyo M/T's.

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01, Nv4500, QC Laramie 4x4
Glasstite / 2" LVL Kit / 17" Ultra / Toyo MT / Bushwacker / Icebox w/Amsoil CAI / No SR /Air Dog 100 / BD X-Hale 4" SS TBE / CompuStar Remote Start / Edge Juice w/Att! /

[MikesCTD]

Originally Posted by NOYZMKR

On my 01, I had to get the leveling kit to run 295/70/17 Toyo M/T's.

Did you get them from Less Schwab and if so what did charge you for them. Why did you need a leveling kit for the 295's. I as at schwabs last night looking at the 295 MTs and they said they should fit with not leveling on my 04

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04.5 SLT 2500 Quad Cab LWB Patriot Blue 295/70/17 Toyo M/T's Leer Canopy

[NOYZMKR]

Yes, they are from Schwab. The 01 stock has a 16" wheel - I had to go to a 17" wheel to get the Toyo's (per Schwab). With the taller tire on my 01, I needed the leveling kit to keep from rubbing. I believe on 03+ trucks, stock is 17" and you would not need the leveling kit. Somebody with more knowledge on your year would be better qualified to verify the 295's.

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01, Nv4500, QC Laramie 4x4
Glasstite / 2" LVL Kit / 17" Ultra / Toyo MT / Bushwacker / Icebox w/Amsoil CAI / No SR /Air Dog 100 / BD X-Hale 4" SS TBE / CompuStar Remote Start / Edge Juice w/Att! /