Tire recs for stock wheels
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Tire recs for stock wheels
Sorry if this has been gone over but in reality isn't just another wheel/backspace/will it fit thread.
I have an 07 1500 guad cab 4X4 with a 2 1/2" leveling kit and 305/70/R15 (35X12.50's) BFG all terrains mounted on Pro comp pollished aluminum 17X9 with 4.5 or 4.75 backspacing (can't remember off hand exactly). The fit and ride has been great. The wheels are garbage though, rusted within a couple of month's. I got the tires/rims when the truck was new and now have 35,000 miles on them and I never rotated so the right front is worn and dead, and the left front is showing some wear too. The 2 rears are like new.
So now I need at least 1 new tire, preferably 2. I still have the stock wheel tire combos with only a couple thousand miles on them. I always liked the stock wheels. Clear coated aluminum star styled wheels that compliment the truck great. I am pretty sure they are 8" wide with th 5.5 or 5.75" backspacing so I am pretty limited on tire choices.
I was wondering if anyone here knows of a tire in the 34/35 X11/11.5" range that would safely fit the stock wheels with a 1/2" spacer. I'm not interested in the standard swampers because this is a daily driver and I do some surf fishing in the fall so it would be used on the beach. At the same time it is hunting season so a regular style mud ture would be acceptable (just not a very aggressive one like the swampers).
Would spacers even be recommended or should I just look into buying 2 more BFGá and a set of economical black wheels in the 17X9 range. Which brings the next question. Any recs on wheels less the 150.00 each.
Sorry for the long post but I just wanted to give as much known info as possible.
Thanks.
I have an 07 1500 guad cab 4X4 with a 2 1/2" leveling kit and 305/70/R15 (35X12.50's) BFG all terrains mounted on Pro comp pollished aluminum 17X9 with 4.5 or 4.75 backspacing (can't remember off hand exactly). The fit and ride has been great. The wheels are garbage though, rusted within a couple of month's. I got the tires/rims when the truck was new and now have 35,000 miles on them and I never rotated so the right front is worn and dead, and the left front is showing some wear too. The 2 rears are like new.
So now I need at least 1 new tire, preferably 2. I still have the stock wheel tire combos with only a couple thousand miles on them. I always liked the stock wheels. Clear coated aluminum star styled wheels that compliment the truck great. I am pretty sure they are 8" wide with th 5.5 or 5.75" backspacing so I am pretty limited on tire choices.
I was wondering if anyone here knows of a tire in the 34/35 X11/11.5" range that would safely fit the stock wheels with a 1/2" spacer. I'm not interested in the standard swampers because this is a daily driver and I do some surf fishing in the fall so it would be used on the beach. At the same time it is hunting season so a regular style mud ture would be acceptable (just not a very aggressive one like the swampers).
Would spacers even be recommended or should I just look into buying 2 more BFGá and a set of economical black wheels in the 17X9 range. Which brings the next question. Any recs on wheels less the 150.00 each.
Sorry for the long post but I just wanted to give as much known info as possible.
Thanks.
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305/70/15? You mean 17 or 20 because 15's don't fit! prob 17's....
As far as tire fitment, check my wheel&tire guide out.
I would check out Nitto's, Mickey Thompson and Yokohama for tire choices.
As far as tire fitment, check my wheel&tire guide out.
I would check out Nitto's, Mickey Thompson and Yokohama for tire choices.
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Wow! I got that one wrong. Usually I'm pretty **** on details----perhaps spelling I'm not.
I meant 315/70/R17 is the size I have now, and they fit great.
I was just curious if there was a narrower tire in the 35" size available so I could use my stock 8" rims but I've decided to just get new rims anyway. I've alawys liked going out as well as up when going with oversize tires for stability. Was just looking at all posible options.
I meant 315/70/R17 is the size I have now, and they fit great.
I was just curious if there was a narrower tire in the 35" size available so I could use my stock 8" rims but I've decided to just get new rims anyway. I've alawys liked going out as well as up when going with oversize tires for stability. Was just looking at all posible options.
