Took me over an hour to find this thread! I am looking at getting new tires this summer and can't decide whether I should get 315/70r17 (35's) or 285/70r17 (33's) with my 4.10 gears??? I am going to get a 2" leveling kit (which is the same as a 3 " lift on a non Off Road edition, considering I have a 1-1.5" factory lift with the Off Road edition). I don't want to spend a bunch of $$$ for new gears, which is why I bought the O.R.E. but I don't want my truck to be a dog or put any extra strain on my transmission if I go to bigger tires. This is an old thread but I would really appreciate it if you guys chimed in!

 

I'd just stick with 33s... Unless you REALLY want 35s, 33s won't be as bad on performance even with those 4.10s....

Edit:

I get deja va when I look at your truck!

 

33's are kinda the max for 4.10s. 4.56's are better suited, but your truck will run 35's just fine. It will just be slower.


And shrink your sig. pic man! whew.

 

I would just get the 285/70/17.

 

I rip ppl up with my 4.10s and 315s, but that's b/c I got some other juice. The 3.55 crowd don't know the difference. You won't be able to fit 35s with just the 2" level especially with the backspace on those wheels. The pinch weld will become your new best friend... Just giving you a heads up.

 

Thanks for the replies guys! I will be sticking with the 33's than! Along with the 2" leveling kit I think I will be happy! I'll post pics as soon as it's done! Thanks again guys!

 

haha woah! didn't even realize that till I read it a second time and saw the edit

 

You need to fix your sig, dude. It's waay too big.

 

Decided to go with a true 3" lift instead of just a 2" leveling spacer! Got 3" lift coils, sway bar drop brackets, track bar relocation bracket and a 2" add a leaf for a total of 3" of lift front and rear. All the parts came in the mail today and I'm installing it tomorrow! Only paid $350 shipping and all! Coils and add a leaf are from Skyjacker, sway bar drop bracket from Hell Bent Steel and Track bar relocation bracket from Tuff Country.

 

And for those who were wondering, that thing on the left side of my bed is were I mount Ol' Glory on Patriotic holidays. MERICA'!