255/85/16 picture?
02-18-2003, 11:07 AM
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Re:255/85/16 picture?
[quote author=BigBlue link=board=5;threadid=10412;start=0#106050 date=1045587826]<br>I run a 305/70/16 with slight rub at full lock. A 285/75/16 wouldn't rub at all.<br>[/quote]<br>I am supprised a 305/70 combo would rub. Isn't that tire barely 33" tall? Should be a shorter fatter tire right? hmmm... It is weird how some trucks can tuck bigger tires than others of same type...
02-18-2003, 12:32 PM
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Careful. After 2000, the rims for a 3500 have more offset. 2000+ will run 255-85/16s with no problem. You may be able to go a little wider and taller. 1999- may have some rubbing problems on the rear, depending on brand-name variation. <br>
02-18-2003, 01:05 PM
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Will the 255/85/16's look funny being that skinny? Anybody have a picture of 295/75/16's with Skyjacker 2-1/2" front springs? Will the 295's stick outside the fenders too much. If they did I would have to get fender flares. I really would prefer not to go with flares. ???
02-18-2003, 03:33 PM
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<br>Here's Gear Poet's truck. The 255-85/16 tires aren't skinny at all. They look OK, even with the lift. <br><br>
02-19-2003, 10:49 AM
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I just bought some chrome stockers this weekend [ truck did not come with them!] Put my 305 r70s on, dont rub at all! wrangler a/ts . I run a 33x12.50x16.5 bfg m/t on a 10 inch rim otherwise, no rub either! guy in my area has 6 315r 70 bfgs for sale that come off his duelly he bought it had slight lift but can buy the 6 for the price of 4 ! have 2000 miles on them!
02-19-2003, 02:10 PM
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When you change the tire size from stock can the truck change the speedo reading automaticaly or do you half to change speedo drive gears like in older cars? Just a question?<br><br>
02-19-2003, 03:17 PM
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The dealer can reflash for somewhat bigger tires, 275's sticks in my head.<br>Above is for the computerized 24 valvers.<br><br>There are also some aftermarket computer gizmos you can put on for bigger tires.<br>For the life of me I can't remember names or websites.<br><br>You might try a local speed shop, they might have a box for it.<br><br>Or, do what I'm going to do, use my GPS and ignore the speedometer. <br>Getting 35's sometime in the next month or so.<br><br>
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