NOTE: dont crank the torsion bar bolt to bottom out, it will cause the rubber bushings to blow out.

 

Hey not meaning to hyjack butt, isnt it akward that the Ram 2500 came stock with 30's and we are putting 30-33's on our little dakotas? Sounds like you need some 37's

 

Not every 2500 runs lifesaver tires......here's a guy on 37's and STOCK.
http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/ti...-big-meat.html

 

It appears you put the new tires on stock 7.5 inch rims. They belong on minimum 8 inch rims. I moved from the original 235/75R 15 to 31x10.50 R 15 last tire change I'm about to move up to 32's but will swap the rims out for a ZERO offset wheel, which will move the center of gravity by widening the base. The larger sidewalls make the ride unstable in turns if you don't spread them out on wider rims to minimize flex. My front end is torqued all the way up and I had new rear leafs added with an extra leaf. That also raised the center of gravity making a white knuckle ride going through mountain roads with a full load of firewood. Remember also, when you go up in tire size, you throw off your speedometer. I just went one size and my GPS says I'm doing 75 when the clock says 70. Easy to get a ticket. And another safety issue is your brakes are going to work a lot harder to stop you now, so leave a little extra space between you and the vehicle in front of you.Especially if you have ABS. But hey... at least we'll look cool.

 

Hey Ryan,

The little increase in height does look great. We basically have the same truck; only mine is the '01. I read so much about needing to crank this or cut that, I didn't want to chance going with 75's.

Now, reading this thread to the end, I found your post. One question, If you have no rubbing, didn't have to adjust TB's, and you didn't change gears... then what handling characteristic do you feel changed?

I recently got the Firestone Destination AT's and love the look and grip. I stayed with the 265/70/16 because I didn't want to get into the truck modifications, but I also didn't want to give up cornering sidewall stability. Perhaps this would be a little give and take for choosing what may be more important.

I off-road more today than ever, but I still drive up to several hundred miles per day in my sales position. Interested in hearing input regarding my typical long haul driving, corning desire and off road handling with either tire size.

Thanks!
Robb

 

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I know this is an old thread but 315/75r16 can be done with a 3" body lift and torsion crank. Also used spacers 1" and 1/4 in front and 1/4" rear. Did alot of cutting because I off road often.