Hi All, (first post)

Apologies if there is a clear answer for this that I'm missing some where (I've searched and searched).

I just bought a 2006 Mega Cab 1500 5.7 and I'm looking to beef it up a bit. It's going to be my daily driver for the next couple of years, so I don't want to go too big, or too tall (yet).

I've settled on the 3" Kore HP kit, and 35x12.5 tires - my dilemma comes with the wheels.

I don't want to keep the stock 17" wheels. (Note that since this is a Mega Cab, it has the 2500 wheel/chassis/8-lug bolt pattern). I like the look of the after market flares and the tires sticking out a bit, but from what I've been reading, so people are saying to go with less backspacing (ie 4.5" or so) to stick the tires out, and that I wont have much if any rub. Others are saying to stick as close to the stock backspacing as possible, and that less backspacing will cause a lot of rubbing.

My ultimate question is, on a 1500 Mega with a 3" kit, what's my 'safe' zone for backspacing and fitting 35x12.5 tires?

Any photos and info on the set up will help a great deal.

Thanks in advance, I've already learned a lot here & am looking forward to getting to know these forums, (used to be active on jk-forum before I rolled the jeep)

Much appreciated,
Dave

 

Welcome to DF.

There are many posts that discuss lifts and wheels on both Mega's and reg duty 1500's. A search is your best friend.
In the meantime, check out the Faq section and the Wheel&Tire fitment thread HERE

btw, Megas are 2500's, so look at that section in the above link

 

Thanks Rich,

I did try to search, over and over again - I've read countless threads on fitment, however I'm finding a lot of posts that are contradicting each other - so I'm trying to get a more clear answer.

I also did read the wheel&tire fitment post, however for the 2500 models, there is no elaboration for backspacing so I'm still looking.

I understand that any posts on the forum are just a guide, but I'm just trying to have a better grasp on what will/won't fit before I spend.

Thanks for the help.

Dave

 

I have the exact same truck. I put a 3" leveling kit from Hell Bent Steel with 5100 series Bilstein shocks. Everything was perfect until I turned the wheels. The stock rim with the 35" tire was rubbing against my axles control arm. I bought Dick Cepek Torque wheels ( 17" w/ 4.5" backspacing ). No more rubbing with the 35" tires, not even when I hit a driveway turning full.

 

Thanks Arctodus,

Do you happen to have any other photos of your set up, and the wheels turned?

Looks like I'm going to be doing this sooner than later.

Thanks again.

 

I have a bunch, but this web site keeps telling me that they are too big or the wrong type. I guess I'm just not as good on the computer as I am at working on trucks. I can e-mail you what I have if this would help.

 

That would be great - I'll PM you my email address.

Thanks a lot!