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33" on a stock Ram 1500?

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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:02 PM
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Would a set of 33" Firestone Destination Mud Terrains 285-75-R16 fit on my 1999 Ram 1500 4x4 with stock rims? Will I need to level the front or will they be alright? Thanks
 
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Possibly. They seem to fit for some and not for others.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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My truck seems to sit pretty high for a stock 1500 so I don't see why I couldn't use the stock rims, do you think I should level it or just mount them up and see what happens?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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I've that size on my truck with no lift and I have no problems. It only rubs when I am turning sharp and hitting some bumps at the same time.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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They fit fine on my stock 2500 but as stated above you may have some rubbing on a 1500 (which is almost 2" lower)
 
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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Mount them on and if they dont fit level the truck, I'm running that size of tire but with all terrians and it only rubs in full lock, but im not sure with mud terrians.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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It should be fine, I'm running the same size tire and like said above it only rubs at full lock.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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what is the stock size of rims on a 01 ram sport 1500?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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16's i belive. thats whats on mine.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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its either 16" or 17" but i dont remember
 
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