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Old 04-12-2007, 01:52 PM
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Who out there is running LT285/75 R16 tires on stock rims? I only ask because I still have the tiny stockwheels and tires(LT245/75 R16s) and would like to go up to LT285/75 R16s.If I could run the 285s without having to buy new wheels, it would sure save some money. The truck is a 1999 Ram 2500 Quad Cab with 8' Bed and a 360. A big truck with tiny tires. Hopefully I can change that.
 
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Old 04-12-2007, 09:15 PM
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heck yeah throw you some 285/75/16s on there,you will have no problem,thats what i have on stock rims,ive seen some on here with 305/70/16s on stock rims
 
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Ya, those will fit with no issues. Here are some pics of a stock height '99 2500 quad cab 8ft bed with 285/75/16's, no rubbing except on the aftermarket mud flap at almost full lock.

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I have LT285/70/16's running on stock rims and I dont have any wheel rub even at full lock as well. Go ahead and treat yourself to some new tires.
 
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Old 04-13-2007, 12:02 AM
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Mopar Crazy, nice truck I like it a lot !

How much did performance, and mpg decrease when going to to those 285's? Im in the same boat but 265's now with 3.55's and a 5.9, I see on here that mpg goes south as well as finding OD with city driving....

Heres what I want to put on mine.....
http://www.tires-easy.com/start.html
their under the 285/75/16 on the bottom of page 4, the Dayton Timberline M/T's
 
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285's on my 1500. No problem and I really don't notice a difference in the way it runs and drives..



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Here are 285s on my Ram. Stock rims (5" of lift in this picture though) They only rub on the control arms at full lock turn.

 
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Thanks for the information everybody! I think I'm going to get me a new set of 285's! I can't wait! I'll post some pictures of her when she's got some new rubber.
 
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Can I really fit 305/70/R16s on my stock rims? that would be sweet...
 
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i've got 305/70/16 on stock rims with stock height and they clear fine. only rub on the control arms at full lock when hitting a bump or dip.
 


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