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Tire sizing on a 01 sport 4x4 & mudders?

Old Jul 25, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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I just bought a 01 sport 4x4 last weekend. The info tag on the door says the truck came with 16x7 wheels but the truck has 17 inch dodge five spoke wheels. does anyone know if this is part of the original upgrade?

Also will a 315/70/17 fit on my new ride?

Im looking at buying some Maxis Buckshot mudders. I know they will be ok for offroad but i dont want to be squirlly on the highways. If anyone has any input on decent mud tires that wont walk when on the highways im all ears...

 
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 08:10 AM
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u can ask around but i think the 315s will rub without a lift kit...i have the bfg mudder tires and i luv them....not squirly and good in the mud...not loud either!!!!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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Does it have the OFFROAD package? The 17 inch wheels are factory Dodge. They came with a 275/75r17 from the dealer. I am running 285/70r17 and they rub very slightly when turning.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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no you wont get 315/70/17 in there without a lift
 
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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Does it have the OFFROAD package? The 17 inch wheels are factory Dodge. They came with a 275/75r17 from the dealer. I am running 285/70r17 and they rub very slightly when turning.
I'm getting Kumho 285/70-17's installed on mine tomorrow morning and I was wondering if it would rub.

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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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yeah they might rub on the most extreme turn or slamin a bump but not to bad!!!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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If I totally lock my steering out you can hear the control arms grinding.
 
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