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Old 12-30-2009, 05:37 PM
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im an idiot when it comes to the tire sizes on my truck. so i was wondering, that is the size id have to go to keep my stock rims/wheels and go to about 31-33in tires? THANKS!
the tires i have on now are p255/65r16
 

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you can go up to 31 with maybe minor rubbing. 30 will fit fine, id get the 30s if i were you, since you have 2wd i assume your not going through the thickest of the off roading and such. 30s will weigh slightly less than 31s saving u a bit of gas, besides they are cheaper and most tire companies start with their A/T, M/T, etc line tires at that size. also a lot of tire shops will only guarantee a fit and warranty on tires one size up from stock. btw stock for 2wd is 29.

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My 2wd came stock with 31x10.5s, no rub fit fine
 
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I can't promise that all of these sizes exist, or that all of them will fit, but...

275 70 16 = 31.16 x 10.83
285 70 16 = 31.71 x 11.22
295 70 16 = 32.26 x 11.61
305 70 16 = 32.81 x 12.01

255 75 16 = 31.06 x 10.04
265 75 16 = 31.65 x 10.43
275 75 16 = 32.24 x 10.83
285 75 16 = 32.83 x 11.22
 

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*Changing the tire height will adversely affect the speedometer and we are not responsible for any speeding tickets that my be acquired do to non-calibrated speedometers and the use of larger than factory tires
 
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Originally Posted by DuckandDodge
you can go up to 31 with maybe minor rubbing. 30 will fit fine, id get the 30s if i were you, since you have 2wd i assume your not going through the thickest of the off roading and such. 30s will weigh slightly less than 31s saving u a bit of gas, besides they are cheaper and most tire companies start with their A/T, M/T, etc line tires at that size. also a lot of tire shops will only guarantee a fit and warranty on tires one size up from stock. btw stock for 2wd is 29.

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i have 2inch spring spacers on the front end so 32-33 might work?
 
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i wouldnt push for 33s i have a friend with a 03 qc 3.9 2/4 with a 2in spacer and she could only get 32's and they rub when she turns a bit. but not when she goes over bumps and such.
 
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you can go 33s with a little bit of trimming.
32s with less trimming
 
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sick! thanks guys!
 



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