Bigger Tires and Rims
11-20-2003, 10:50 AM
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Bigger Tires and Rims
I would like to give my truck a little more axel clerance. What effect would changing out my 16" for 17" or 20" tires and rims? ???
Speedo? Brakes? Gears? ??? ??? ??? ???
CR 1999 2500 4X4 5 Spd
Speedo? Brakes? Gears? ??? ??? ??? ???
CR 1999 2500 4X4 5 Spd
11-20-2003, 11:22 AM
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Re:Bigger Tires and Rims
Depends on what size tire you put on. Speedo will be off. Gears, depending on what you have now, shouldn't be a problem. I run 37's with 4.10 gears and I'm not going to change.
I wouldn't run anything bigger than a 17" wheel. I've seen a Dodge 4X4 with 20" rims and big street tires and it was the silliest looking truck I ever saw. On top of that, if you go with anything bigger than a 16 or 16.5 rim, you're really limiting your choice of tires......
I wouldn't run anything bigger than a 17" wheel. I've seen a Dodge 4X4 with 20" rims and big street tires and it was the silliest looking truck I ever saw. On top of that, if you go with anything bigger than a 16 or 16.5 rim, you're really limiting your choice of tires......
11-20-2003, 07:11 PM
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Re:Bigger Tires and Rims
19.5” rims and tires look nice though a little pricey.
Check these sites out.
Rickson is a direct bolt on, but the other two require adaptors.
http://www.ricksontruck.com/
http://www.dualdesignsinc.com/
http://www.chromewheel.com/
I have read and heard that Alcoa is going to get into producing 19.5” wheels for dodge lug bolt patterns.
Good luck
Check these sites out.
Rickson is a direct bolt on, but the other two require adaptors.
http://www.ricksontruck.com/
http://www.dualdesignsinc.com/
http://www.chromewheel.com/
I have read and heard that Alcoa is going to get into producing 19.5” wheels for dodge lug bolt patterns.
Good luck
11-21-2003, 08:48 AM
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Re:Bigger Tires and Rims
Heres my truck with a set of 18" rims with 35's on it. I think 37's would look better though and am saving up for them
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11-21-2003, 11:26 AM
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Re:Bigger Tires and Rims
Oops, I stand corrected. I forgot all about the Ricksons, et.al.
Not particularly partial to 'em myself, but the truck I was talking about had what is commonly referred to as "dubs" and low profile street tires.
I'd still stick with a 16 or 16.5 rim. Gives you the widest choice of brands, sizes, and tread patterns. Maybe in a few years that will change, but for now, the choices in an off road tire for 17-20" rims is pretty limited.
Evildiesel - have you found a 37" tire for an 18" rim? The biggest I've found for an 18 is the 35 your running now......
Not particularly partial to 'em myself, but the truck I was talking about had what is commonly referred to as "dubs" and low profile street tires.
I'd still stick with a 16 or 16.5 rim. Gives you the widest choice of brands, sizes, and tread patterns. Maybe in a few years that will change, but for now, the choices in an off road tire for 17-20" rims is pretty limited.
Evildiesel - have you found a 37" tire for an 18" rim? The biggest I've found for an 18 is the 35 your running now......
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