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I've got 285/75 on my stock rims. The only rub is on the inside control arms at full turn. Every once in awhile you'll get a strange look from the sound pulling sharp into the parking space, but otherwise they run great. No gear changes, etc.
I had 3.55s and 33s. But i had a lift. I had rubbing at full lock. No performance loss until i was going up a hill. But i had the mopar performance PCM, MSD 6AL, hypertech coil, and a fastman TB.
i put 33's on mine stock no problems... I actually think i get better mpgs but i might just be crazy. and they only rub at a full turn. Just watch how much air u put in them. I learned not to put what the tire says but what the truck says. Id only put 65 if i was carrying a load of mulch or something
Problem is, new gears (for both front and rear axles if you're a 4x4) run about $800-$1000 just in labor. Unless you catch some great deals or get used gears, you're talking $1500-$2000 when its all said and done.
I can't agree with this more, I just place my order for gears and lockers and it was 1630 shipped than add 675 for labor.