*disclaimer* I don't even know if this is possible, I recently bought a 2001 1500 and I am wondering if I can run 35s on the stock wheels. I plan on doing a 5 inch RC lift and a gearing upgrade. If anyone has any pictures I'd really appreciate it.

 

You can just have to find a 35 for a 16in wheel. I did before I upgraded to 40s

 

Right, I was mainly wondering if the stock wheel offset would allow me to run 35s. Or if I would have to get new wheels. I might be just confused on what offset really means.

 

stock offset wouldnt clear 295/75/16 so there is no way the stock wheel will clear an even bigger tire. the tires rubbed the upper or lower control arm at hard left and right turns. i used 2.5 inch spacers until i replaced my wheels with the proper offset. hope this helps

 

Mine cleared fine even without a lift but mine is a 2500. The suspension is the same so it should clear

 

2500 4x4s are solid front axle, half ton 4x4s are ifs.
2x4 2500s are ifs.

 

Nope, 2nd gen 1500 4x4 is solid axle (Dana 44), but 3rd gen 1500 is IFS.

 

Nope. Only starting in the 3rd gens did 1500s go to IFS

 

Wow, haven't seen this much misinformation for years. You can "fit" up to 37s on the oe 16x7 wheel. But you're gonna have to decide how much rub you can deal with and how often you want to replace tires because they will wear terrible. The largest that tire mfg recommend for 7" is 265-75/16 but you can run 285 or 295 depending on brand. I've used three different 285s now and all were slightly different size and wore uniquely. Also seen plenty of 295, 305, and 315 running around on stock wheels. The proper setup is at least 16x8 with 5" lift and centered axle for 35s. But Lord knows nobody really follows that. You'll have to decide what you want based on usage and budget then find a tire shop to install beyond specs. I've never had a problem with a shop installing larger tires but some have.

And what the heck??? IFS???? What planet is this guy from? All 2nd gen 4x4 trucks are solid Dana's, 44 and 60. Sheesh.

 

I was insulted when he said that a second gen 1500 has its but he could be new