STate,

Here are some pix of my setup




https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=178456

 

Raspy,

Thanks for the link to the pics. I really like the way your truck looks with those new H2 wheels. I have been debating on whether or not to go with a set of H2s or try to find a set of stock ram aluminum wheels. Either way I will probably powdercoat them black. Do the Toyo, H2 combo stick out much futher than stock? I dont have fender flares and want to stay as close to stock as possible. Ive been looking at aftermarket wheels and seems none have close to stock spacing on them. Anyway, would really appreciate a side view pic if you have one. Thanks again,
Scott

 

STate,

Thanks. The H2s have about an inch less backspacing and are 1/2 inch wider so they stick out about 1 1/2 inches more than stock. Perfect size and enough backspacing to keep bigger tires from rubbing the control arms. No matter what design wheel you get, the H2 wheel dimensions are the best size for up to 315s with no rubbing and stock height. If you decide to go with Dodge wheels PM me 'cause I have a set looking for something to do.


Texan1983,

Sorry for the hijack.


John

 

I'd go with some 285/75 toyos on some stock alum wheels. Kinda wish I did sometimes because I can think of a few things I would like to spend my money on.

I'd personally go with the toyo M/T, but A/Ts might suit you better.

As for milage. I think the taller tires help if you're auto/4.10 gears or 6 speed any gear. My 315s, auto and 3.73 gears dropped me by about a mile per gallon.

 

hey no problem!

back to the tires, i was looking at some of the new goodyear silent armor tires the other day and they seem like a nice tire. anyone running those? i have read a few reviews where a few people are having trouble balancing them... but i really like the looks and the cost seems resonable. and i can get them here locally.

 

Yeah sorry to hijack your thread earlier, dont know about the silent armors from experience, but I did read some customer reviews and they got excellent ratings!! However, I really like my new Toyo AT 285 75 17s. Did not take much weight to balance and not too expensive. A buddy of mine swears up an down by goodyears, all he runs, I may become that way w/ these Toyos. Great tire, great size, really heavy load capacity.

 

you have more pics?

 

Ha, almost a year later and i have finally desided! (can you beleve my wife calls me an impulse buyer?!)

goodyear silent armor pro grade 265/70 r17 (fuel just cost to much!)

 

Wow, I was looking through this thread noticing how old it was.... Congrats on the new tires.... I can't believe how much of an impulse buyer you are.....

 

If there was a loss of mileage when I went to 285s,it was so small I couldn't see it.

I recently went to 295s,I did lose some mileage this time. Looks to be about 1-1.5mpg. They look killer,but IMO are too tall for serious towing. I can feel a big difference in performance with the 295s over the 285s.

When I wear these out,I'll be going back to 285s.

The 285s work well while towing an 11,000lb fifth wheel,and look a ton better than the stock 265s.

 

I have the 285/75R17's and they didn't seem to hurt anything while towing my toyhauler. Plus they have an awesome load rating and seem to do pretty well in mixed terrain. Scotty

 

you running the silent armors?

 

I run Toyo M/T's on the Ford and Kumho M/T's on the chevy and they both are great for both on and offroad, they wear nicely, tow very nicely, and ride good... and neither is very loud.... the dodge has interco tires which are great offroad but not so good on road

 

No, mine are the Toyo O/C's. I like the Goodyears also. I am not sure what direction I am going to go at the next tire buying deal. I like the 285/75's for height and load range. Wished there was more selection in 285/70 E rated tires. Scotty

 

that is right... your stop n go driving will decrease, getting a heavier tire moving from a dead stop takes more hp. but on the highway once you are up to speed it takes less rpms to achieve the same speed... my CTD gets the best milage if i stay under 2k rpm, i can do just over 65 and still stay under 2k rpm... not sure on how much difference it makes... just my .02