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Old 02-14-2012, 10:13 AM
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Hey guys I have a dodge ram 318 1500 with 3 body 3 suspension what kinda tire size am I looking at 36-37 inch any inpu or pictures would e great
 
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Largest recommended tire for your axles on your heavy *** truck is 35". With the lift you have, will fit fine. You may experience a bit of rub on the front lower control arms at full turn, but, that's about it.

You could prolly fit 36 or 37's, but, may get some rub in various places if you flex your suspension some. Of course, you would go thru front end parts quicker too.....

Something else to consider, is what gears you have in your axles. 3.55s' and 37's would suck.....
 
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My friend is running a 5" rough country lift and is running 37x12.50s so you should be able to run 37s.
 
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Yeah stock 3.55 till another grand falls into my lap . I hate to admit but I drive 20% off road 80% street . Yes I know I'm a curb crawler ha.. But I still take pride in my vehicle If I could get 36 x12.50 that would be great
 
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Then save your pennies for 4.56 gears.... or, if you do mostly around town, go 4.88's.
 
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Im getting gears not to worried bout them yet but I need tires . And a brand of tires for 15 inch rims I have 35 on it now bf goodrich but %35 tread ,and they just look small compared to the lift. They also don't rub at all but not as aggressive as I would like.
 
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Originally Posted by Lemunman
Yeah stock 3.55 till another grand falls into my lap . I hate to admit but I drive 20% off road 80% street . Yes I know I'm a curb crawler ha.. But I still take pride in my vehicle If I could get 36 x12.50 that would be great
Hey man 20% off road driving its nothing to sneeze at. That's a lot for most daily driven rigs. I haven't been able to hit the trails once in over a year

4.88's will make you a happier man off road as well (as opposed to 4.56's)
 


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