Tire size and looks

Hamdog16 · 08-14-2008, 11:41 AM

I have a stock 05' 2500 and would like to put on the largest tire I can without having to add a lift or leveling kit. I was thinking that 295/70R/17 would work. I think that is equivalent to a 33" tire.

Also what rim and tire combo would look best. I would like to go with the Toyo's M/T's but don't know what size rims I should get. I would like the tires to stick out a little to give a nice aggressive look. What are your guys recomendations? Thanks!!

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BT724 · 08-14-2008, 12:01 PM

honestly dude i would jus go with a cheap leveling kit and put sum 35's under it.

**Diesel Nut** · 08-14-2008, 12:02 PM

With my stock wheels I have 315's on it. Looks perfect, fills out the wheel wells nicely. No rubbing either, and I still tow my 13k 5th wheel just fine.

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NMMEGA · 08-14-2008, 12:12 PM

i have stock wheels with 285's now. 315's are going on next week. the 285's just don't look big enough. we'll see if i get any rubbing, but i doubt it.

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Hamdog16 · 08-14-2008, 02:35 PM

What are 315's equivalent to? What rims would you guys recommend?

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NMMEGA · 08-14-2008, 03:46 PM

315's are 35's roughly

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***jimhoyt*** · 09-01-2008, 10:33 PM

I saw some pics of the 285-75-17 toyo mts and they look perfect.Not sure though if they would rub or not.

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JasonY · 09-01-2008, 10:34 PM

315's look so good under these trucks. I regretfully am going back to 305's though to get some towing performance back.

Jason

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**nick03** · 09-02-2008, 12:19 AM

I run 305-65-17 and they look really good. no leveling kit no rubbing even at full travel. Mt's will wear pretty quick too. I like the xtreme at's from procomp there are 39k miles on the set I have and there is still 5/32's left of tread. Just a great tire IMO....

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bigblue24v · 09-02-2008, 12:23 AM

m/t wear pretty quickly too?
are you referring to the toyos?

these tires often approach 45-50k before they need replaced

procomps are made by cooper which usually sells for a very low price...procomp has the same construction, compounds etc as the coopers, just a different name and design for the price of a top of the line tire

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MAD_CR06 · 09-02-2008, 12:29 AM

Toyo M/t's don't like Torque or HP. But damn do they look good

**nick03** · 09-02-2008, 12:37 AM

yeah most all MT wear quick. Cooper, Procomps, BFG, Toyos.

I've never seen a MT last over 30k miles and not be bald on a diesel truck. Where I have had 2 set of the Procomps xtreme at's go over 40k with tread left on trucks that wiegh 8000lbs or more. I have friends that have ran the toyos and coopers and bfg's MT's and not get over 20k miles from them. All guys that work construction drive many miles and tow heavy. They may cost me a little more but I'm more then happy to pay for them. IMO!

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08-14-2008, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hamdog16 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 100 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Hamdog16's Truck Pics	Tire size and looks I have a stock 05' 2500 and would like to put on the largest tire I can without having to add a lift or leveling kit. I was thinking that 295/70R/17 would work. I think that is equivalent to a 33" tire. Also what rim and tire combo would look best. I would like to go with the Toyo's M/T's but don't know what size rims I should get. I would like the tires to stick out a little to give a nice aggressive look. What are your guys recomendations? Thanks!! __________________ 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 SLT QC, Auto, 5" Turbo Back FBD Exhaust, AFE Stage 2 CAI, Danin Optix EGT, Tranny, Fuel, and Boost gauges, Smarty Jr....

09-02-2008, 12:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
nick03 HOLLAND COURT DIESEL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lakewood,CO/G-Ville, FL Posts: 1,871 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts nick03's Truck Pics	I run 305-65-17 and they look really good. no leveling kit no rubbing even at full travel. Mt's will wear pretty quick too. I like the xtreme at's from procomp there are 39k miles on the set I have and there is still 5/32's left of tread. Just a great tire IMO.... __________________ Holland Court Diesel 303-986-0330 Gone :-( 07.5 Dodge 3500 6.7 #2-6spd Manual!, Inferno Red. Big thank you to John at HCDP, and Dan at Valair!

09-02-2008, 12:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
nick03 HOLLAND COURT DIESEL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lakewood,CO/G-Ville, FL Posts: 1,871 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts nick03's Truck Pics	yeah most all MT wear quick. Cooper, Procomps, BFG, Toyos. I've never seen a MT last over 30k miles and not be bald on a diesel truck. Where I have had 2 set of the Procomps xtreme at's go over 40k with tread left on trucks that wiegh 8000lbs or more. I have friends that have ran the toyos and coopers and bfg's MT's and not get over 20k miles from them. All guys that work construction drive many miles and tow heavy. They may cost me a little more but I'm more then happy to pay for them. IMO! __________________ Holland Court Diesel 303-986-0330 Gone :-( 07.5 Dodge 3500 6.7 #2-6spd Manual!, Inferno Red. Big thank you to John at HCDP, and Dan at Valair!

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08-14-2008, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
BT724 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts BT724's Truck Pics	honestly dude i would jus go with a cheap leveling kit and put sum 35's under it.

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Diesel Nut Diesel Nut Motorsports Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 4,618 Thanks: 13 Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts Diesel Nut's Truck Pics	With my stock wheels I have 315's on it. Looks perfect, fills out the wheel wells nicely. No rubbing either, and I still tow my 13k 5th wheel just fine. __________________ 800.450.7036 Diesel Nut Motorsports.com Not just an online vendor, we are your #1 source for parts, service and installations! Custom transmission and motor builds as well! Our Amsoil webpage Become an Amsoil Preferred Customer Become an Amsoil Dealer

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NMMEGA Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 812 Thanks: 7 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts NMMEGA's Truck Pics	i have stock wheels with 285's now. 315's are going on next week. the 285's just don't look big enough. we'll see if i get any rubbing, but i doubt it. __________________ red 06 mega with some black spray paint and a basketball hoop in the back. southwestcoalrollers.com

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Hamdog16 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 100 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Hamdog16's Truck Pics	What are 315's equivalent to? What rims would you guys recommend? __________________ 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 SLT QC, Auto, 5" Turbo Back FBD Exhaust, AFE Stage 2 CAI, Danin Optix EGT, Tranny, Fuel, and Boost gauges, Smarty Jr....

08-14-2008, 03:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
NMMEGA Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 812 Thanks: 7 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts NMMEGA's Truck Pics	315's are 35's roughly __________________ red 06 mega with some black spray paint and a basketball hoop in the back. southwestcoalrollers.com

09-01-2008, 10:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
*jimhoyt* Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 110 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts jimhoyt's Truck Pics	I saw some pics of the 285-75-17 toyo mts and they look perfect.Not sure though if they would rub or not. __________________ 06 ctd mega cab SLT mineral grey.K&n,aero turbine exaust. Smarty Jr.Isspro boost,pyro and tran's.Toyo Mt 295's

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JasonY Cummins Nut Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 336 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts JasonY's Truck Pics	315's look so good under these trucks. I regretfully am going back to 305's though to get some towing performance back. Jason __________________ 2001.5 Ext. Cab Short bed 4X4-315 BFG AT's/AEM HD intake/MBRP 4"/Silencer ring M.I.A/Raptor 100/new VP44/Mag deep trans pan/Edge EZ/RV275's/Quad Commander/Kool-Vue power/heated tow mirrors

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bigblue24v Diesel Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: orange park, fl Posts: 2,808 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post bigblue24v's Truck Pics	m/t wear pretty quickly too? are you referring to the toyos? these tires often approach 45-50k before they need replaced procomps are made by cooper which usually sells for a very low price...procomp has the same construction, compounds etc as the coopers, just a different name and design for the price of a top of the line tire __________________ 2001 DODGE 2500 4x4 QCSB - (D) all of the above Last edited by bigblue24v : 09-02-2008 at 12:24 AM. Reason: added that I was refering the coopers in the last sentence

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MAD_CR06 Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 558 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post MAD_CR06's Truck Pics	Toyo M/t's don't like Torque or HP. But damn do they look good