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Old May 5, 2003 | 03:33 PM
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Fitting Tires & Wheels

Greetings, I have an 2002 Ram 2500 w/Cummins and looking to get some wheels and tires. My question is will a set of Mickey Thompson Classic II 16x10" fitted with 305R70 16 tires fit the stock truck without rubbing in the front? I think these wheels have a 4 7/16" back space. Also trying to find pictures of truck with different sized wheel/tire combinations to see what I like the looks of best. Thanks for any help.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 05:37 PM
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Re:Fitting Tires & Wheels

The stock wheel backspacing is in the neighborhood of 7 inches, so those wheels with only 4 7/16's will stick out about 2-3 inches more than the stock rims.<br><br>Because they stick out, you probably won't have any rubbing on the control arms, you might have some rubbing on the inside rear of the fender whilst turning.<br><br>I had rubbing with 315's on my Weld 16x10's with the same backspacing, even with a 2inch leveling kit on the front.<br><br>Here's some pics of mine stock, with the 2inch spacer and new wheels/tires, and with 4.5 inch lift and new tires/wheels.<br><br>https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/....php?album=149<br><br><br>phox
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Old May 7, 2003 | 05:34 PM
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Re:Fitting Tires & Wheels

I have 295/75/16 (33.4 inches tall) mounted on M/T Classic II. Phox is right, they stick out about 3.5-4 inches but, I like that look 8) No rub at all.
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Old May 7, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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Re:Fitting Tires & Wheels

Thats the size tires &amp; wheels I have on stock suspension, they only rub at full lock when entering a driveway..Very slight. Has caused no problems..
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Old May 7, 2003 | 11:43 PM
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Re:Fitting Tires & Wheels

I've got 305/70's on 16x10 Eagles. I had a slight rub on stock suspension when turning left (I think?). After the 2.5&quot; coils, I actually rubbed when turning either direction, but it was because of my mudflaps. For pics of this combo, check out my member's photo section &quot;Here&quot;<br>BTW, this was a 33 Swamper combo, same size as the 305's I put on last week. <br>andy
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