2nd Gen wheel questions.

[Art_H]

It seems that Dodge has really posed a difficult question to all of us '94-'99 Ram owners.

I have a '95 4x4 5 spd w/ 12v.

I have the stock steel wheels. 16x6.5".
I want to run a a tire at least 33" like a 285/75/16 that is exactly 33". The 285 calls for a rim width of at least 7.5".
The best tire I can find that fits the 6.5" steel wheel is a 255/85/16. Toyo M/T. Though the Toyo has better load ratings than all other 255 tires by a 500 lb diff.

What I want to do is put '00-'02 stock alloy wheels or other 8" wide stock wheels from '03 and up?

I understand there are some fitment issues with drums. And some issue in the front. What about offset spacers front and back???

Any ideas?

I see this problem as a massive issue that many people face when trying to purchase new tires. The 6.5" wheel really screws things up. Even a 7" would be leaps and bounds better.

Any insight or info appreciated.

Thanks

Art

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'95 12v, Reg cab 4x4, 3/4 T, 5 Spd, 260k miles, AFE without shield, Pac Brake, South Bend, using 2 Stroke oil.

[agoldxj]

pick up a set of third gen wheels. they are 17's and you can easily run 12.50 wide tires on them. and they look amazing on 2nd gen trucks.

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[Art_H]

So the 3rd gen wheels fit with no problem???

Also where to buy online Toyo for best pricing??

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'95 12v, Reg cab 4x4, 3/4 T, 5 Spd, 260k miles, AFE without shield, Pac Brake, South Bend, using 2 Stroke oil.

[Art_H]

Originally Posted by agoldxj

pick up a set of third gen wheels. they are 17's and you can easily run 12.50 wide tires on them. and they look amazing on 2nd gen trucks.

That is a sweet looking truck...

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'95 12v, Reg cab 4x4, 3/4 T, 5 Spd, 260k miles, AFE without shield, Pac Brake, South Bend, using 2 Stroke oil.

[agoldxj]

i sure do miss that truck, and i had no fitment problems with mine. the tires are 33x12.50s.

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06 flame red 2500 thunder road sport sbqc 48re, 4x4, 4.5" lift, 35" toyo mts on black xd hoss', bd steering box stabilizer, fox 2.0 dual stabilizers and shocks, afe stage 2 pro dry, fbd 5" tbe with 7" tip, edge juice w/attitude, debadged , door strips mia, custom night runner head lights, recon smoked cab lights, smoked fogs, custom wood grain delete...

[terminaltsi]

i have 285's on my stock 16s and they actually fit fine without much sidewall bulge at all like you'd expect with a narrow wheel.

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'99 2500 5 speed, 4x4, gauges,Quadzilla ADR, Smarty, BHAF, 5" turboback, 315/75/16 maxxis bighorns, Airdog, 13" Valair,3000k HID's, HID off road spotlights, LED back up lights, LED interior lights,alpine/cerwin-vega/mmats audio.

[Art_H]

Originally Posted by terminaltsi

i have 285's on my stock 16s and they actually fit fine without much sidewall bulge at all like you'd expect with a narrow wheel.

Thanks for the info. The problem I'm having is that there is also the legal/lawsuit potential of the tire shop installing 285 tires on the 6.5" wheels. I know that most won't do it.

Thanks

Art

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'95 12v, Reg cab 4x4, 3/4 T, 5 Spd, 260k miles, AFE without shield, Pac Brake, South Bend, using 2 Stroke oil.

[standardcabram]

i am running 285/70's on my dually with the stock 6" wide dually rim fit pretty good

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99 ram 3500 2wd single cab dually 5spd 3.55 gears 4" straight exhaust 7" tip mac cold air intake adrenaline chip 63,000 miles

[DodgeCummins98]

I am running 315/75/16 on my stock wheels.

They actually look just fine and don't bulge that much at all.

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07.5 3500 6.7L G56 Manual 4x4 Quad Cab Dually

[terminaltsi]

Originally Posted by Art_H

Thanks for the info. The problem I'm having is that there is also the legal/lawsuit potential of the tire shop installing 285 tires on the 6.5" wheels. I know that most won't do it.

Thanks

Art

buy your tires online (you'll save money anyway) and then find a little gas station that still has a service dept. those guys are cheaper and aren't as concerned about legal repercussions as the major chain tire shops. have them m/b your tires.
if you lived here, i'd do it for you at my shop but you're kinda far....

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