285 dually?

obsessed · 04-07-2008, 02:49 AM

Well this is my first post, im fixing to enter the world of diesels. Im going to get a 2nd gen dually soon and im planning on doing a leveling kit, and throw on some 285/75/16 bfg all terrains on the factory rims. I like these tires but im concerned with mileage. What kind of spacers will i need and are there any cheaper good a/t tires to look into? thanks in advance!

Burgundy Bomber · 04-07-2008, 03:13 AM

cheap tires and dually should never go together... you need 10 plys IMO. E rated I believe... do you tow or haul anything?
285's hmm 245's will go stock so you shouldn't need a lot of spacing, somebody will chime in but it should take anything isane, is 75 series as tall as your going?

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RNworkshop · 04-07-2008, 09:30 AM

i have a 2001 dually with the same tires you want but i have nitto terra grapplers and i need only 1/2" spacers i have some pics but dont remember my password to get them lol but when i get it i will post some pics for you

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RNworkshop · 04-07-2008, 09:57 AM

Here Are The Pix

B4 Spacers

After Spacers

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obsessed · 04-07-2008, 05:25 PM

yeah ill be towing here soon.. i had seen a truck that looked good so iw as gonna copy tire size, im not at my house right now but ill post tha pic of tha truck, nice nittos, i had looked at those too, how much did u get tha set 4

obsessed · 04-07-2008, 05:42 PM

found tha pic...how do they look on the stock wheels, got a side pic?

Last edited by obsessed : 04-07-2008 at 05:44 PM.

**Haloman** · 04-07-2008, 05:45 PM

A 2" spacer will most likely be needed when towing heavy.

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INDIANAFARMBOY · 04-08-2008, 08:07 PM

I had 285's on 2nd gen and i had to have a 2inch spacer but i pull pretty heavy so imo i would go atleast 2inch and nothing smaller that way you don't have to trim your lugs and you have a good spacer not a washer.

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obsessed Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts obsessed's Truck Pics	285 dually? Well this is my first post, im fixing to enter the world of diesels. Im going to get a 2nd gen dually soon and im planning on doing a leveling kit, and throw on some 285/75/16 bfg all terrains on the factory rims. I like these tires but im concerned with mileage. What kind of spacers will i need and are there any cheaper good a/t tires to look into? thanks in advance!

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04-07-2008, 03:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Burgundy Bomber Diesel Head Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Burgundy Bomber's Truck Pics	cheap tires and dually should never go together... you need 10 plys IMO. E rated I believe... do you tow or haul anything? 285's hmm 245's will go stock so you shouldn't need a lot of spacing, somebody will chime in but it should take anything isane, is 75 series as tall as your going? __________________ Truckless, Carless, Homeless, Jobless so I'm having a rough decade...... oh well.

04-07-2008, 09:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
RNworkshop Cummins Nut Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota FL Posts: 470 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts RNworkshop's Truck Pics	i have a 2001 dually with the same tires you want but i have nitto terra grapplers and i need only 1/2" spacers i have some pics but dont remember my password to get them lol but when i get it i will post some pics for you __________________ 01.5 3500 3.54 QC DRW Sport Leveled 2.5" 4" Straight Piped Raptor 150 w/ big line kit 90hp Power Puck stacked w/ inj. power puck AEM Brute Force w/ a kustom fuel tune All Thanks to Wingless KUSTOMS

04-07-2008, 09:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
RNworkshop Cummins Nut Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota FL Posts: 470 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts RNworkshop's Truck Pics	Here Are The Pix B4 Spacers After Spacers __________________ 01.5 3500 3.54 QC DRW Sport Leveled 2.5" 4" Straight Piped Raptor 150 w/ big line kit 90hp Power Puck stacked w/ inj. power puck AEM Brute Force w/ a kustom fuel tune All Thanks to Wingless KUSTOMS Last edited by RNworkshop : 04-07-2008 at 10:00 AM. Reason: pix didnt work

04-07-2008, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
obsessed Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts obsessed's Truck Pics	yeah ill be towing here soon.. i had seen a truck that looked good so iw as gonna copy tire size, im not at my house right now but ill post tha pic of tha truck, nice nittos, i had looked at those too, how much did u get tha set 4

04-07-2008, 05:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
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04-07-2008, 05:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Haloman Kentucky Chap President Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Henderson, Ky/Evansville,IN Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Haloman's Truck Pics	A 2" spacer will most likely be needed when towing heavy. __________________ 01.5 2500 CTD 2wd 6spd QC/SB Green SLT Audio, Low Fuel Press. Light, Flashtech 6K HIDs in 1 Piece Crystal Housings CF.com KY Chap and KYDTR #41 Chap Presidents Click Here to See what going on in the KY Chapter

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INDIANAFARMBOY Diesel Freak Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: INDIANA Posts: 718 Thanks: 13 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post INDIANAFARMBOY's Truck Pics	I had 285's on 2nd gen and i had to have a 2inch spacer but i pull pretty heavy so imo i would go atleast 2inch and nothing smaller that way you don't have to trim your lugs and you have a good spacer not a washer. __________________ 07.5-Reg. cab dually 4x4 - Big thanks to Fleece Performance Engineering