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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Okay so right now im just running 265's on my 16" stock rims.

Over the summer i installed a 2.5" front coil spacer and 1.5" rear block.

I picked up a very nice like new set of the different style OEM dodge rim for $106 bucks shipped !!!

I am planning after this winter to install some new tires. What is the backspacing on the OEM dodge rims and would i be okay with 315/75/16 's or should i just go with 305/70/16 's , my only concern with the 35's would be clearance. And also in your opinion would 35's look to "stuffy" ? and would 33's look alot better? thanks
 
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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265/75R16, 305/70R16 and 285/75R16 are the max tires for a 16x7 rim. A 315/75R16 should not be mounted on a 7" wide rim. The stock wheels have a 5 inch back spacing, you will rub using the 315/75R16 tire with that small of lift.

http://dodgeram.org/tech/specs/wheel/specs.htm
 
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by merc225hp
265/75R16, 305/70R16 and 285/75R16 are the max tires for a 16x7 rim. A 315/75R16 should not be mounted on a 7" wide rim. The stock wheels have a 5 inch back spacing, you will rub using the 315/75R16 tire with that small of lift.

http://dodgeram.org/tech/specs/wheel/specs.htm
So your saying if i bought some 315/75/16's they wouldnt fit? and are 285/75/16's 33's?
 
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DogeRamGuy1993
So your saying if i bought some 315/75/16's they wouldnt fit? and are 285/75/16's 33's?
Yes they are equal to 33's. Its what im running now.
 
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