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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 04:06 AM
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so i only got the 2wd 1500
i want to fill my wheel wells out so whats max size tire can i fit in there without touching the suspension?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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Probably 245/75R16 or even a 265/65R16
 
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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yea id rather have fatter tires
245s sounds good thanks man
 
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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A 245/75 and a 265/65 are about the same height, just that the 265/65's are about 7/8" wider. The aspect ratios are different. The 245 or 265 is the width in millimeters. The /65 or /75 is what % of the width the sidewall height is. So a 265 is 20mm wider than a 245 no matter what.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 01:02 AM
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wow it is amaziung what you learn from people who know what theyre talkin about
so do you think 265s will fit or should i stick with 245s?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 03:28 AM
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i have 305/60r18 on my 2000 2wd 1500 and i notice slight rubbing but only when i crank the wheel hard to either side so you should def. be good with the 265's
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 05:42 PM
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I have the REVO A/T 245/75/16 on my 01 QC 2WD 5.2 (I love these tires!) Red two tone
 
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