3rd Gen Ram Tech 2002-2008 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2002 through 2008 Rams Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

Will my new Tires Rub? Pics inside!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:53 PM
  #1  
HogHunter's Avatar
HogHunter
Thread Starter
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From:
Default Will my new Tires Rub? Pics inside!

ok,

i have a set of 325 60 18s on truck now. ive ordered a set of 325 65 18 terra grapplers for a little more height, however by looking at my current setup will i rub? pics show my 325 60 18's.

thanks
 
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:06 PM
  #2  
sos's Avatar
sos
All Star
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 770
Likes: 0
From: Massachusetts
Default RE: Will my new Tires Rub? Pics inside!

Looks like you are going to be REAL close. Do your tires ever rub now when you are on rough roads or offroad? I can't believe your current ones don't ever hit considering that parked they are within a fraction of an inch.
 
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:10 PM
  #3  
dodgenitto's Avatar
dodgenitto
Record Breaker
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,282
Likes: 0
From: Fairplay Colorado
Default RE: Will my new Tires Rub? Pics inside!

If you haven't already cranked on the torsion bars then I would if I were you! Or You can put new torsion keys in all together!

Your current tires are 33.4" and the ones you want to put on are 34.6" in diameter! By the looks of it you will rub! SO crank on the torsion bars and you should be able to clear them!
 
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:18 PM
  #4  
HogHunter's Avatar
HogHunter
Thread Starter
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Will my new Tires Rub? Pics inside!

I have Zero rubing currently, and know it will be very tight with the 325 65's.
the top pic i have wheel turned all the way to the left and the bottom its turned all the way to the right. Adding an additional 3 inch body lift wouldnt help, would it?
 
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:31 PM
  #5  
dodgenitto's Avatar
dodgenitto
Record Breaker
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,282
Likes: 0
From: Fairplay Colorado
Default RE: Will my new Tires Rub? Pics inside!

ORIGINAL: HogHunter

I have Zero rubing currently, and know it will be very tight with the 325 65's.
the top pic i have wheel turned all the way to the left and the bottom its turned all the way to the right. Adding an additional 3 inch body lift wouldnt help, would it?
Sure it would help, But why do that for $700-$1000 installed when you can crank the Torsion bars in 15-20 minutes with a jack and a socket set or big wrench for free!
 
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:34 PM
  #6  
HammerZ71's Avatar
HammerZ71
Administrator
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,686
Likes: 21
From: South Georgia/East Florida
Default RE: Will my new Tires Rub? Pics inside!

You don't need the body lift to fit a 34" tire. A simple crank of the torsion key bolts should give you the height you need. Might tighten the feel of the front end up a smidge, but you'll clear those bigger meats.
 
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:35 PM
  #7  
sos's Avatar
sos
All Star
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 770
Likes: 0
From: Massachusetts
Default RE: Will my new Tires Rub? Pics inside!

If you are looking for height, why are you going with tires that are only going to give you about 1/2 of added height?
 
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:07 PM
  #8  
HogHunter's Avatar
HogHunter
Thread Starter
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Will my new Tires Rub? Pics inside!

got a great deal on the 325 65's and there height is 34.63 while the 325 60's have a diameter of 33.35 giving me little more than an inch.
 
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:12 PM
  #9  
sos's Avatar
sos
All Star
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 770
Likes: 0
From: Massachusetts
Default RE: Will my new Tires Rub? Pics inside!

Well you can't turn down a good deal Your height gain will only be half of the difference though because although your diameter increases by an inch or so, the radius increases by half that, and your wheels are mounted at the center.
 
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:13 PM
  #10  
dodgenitto's Avatar
dodgenitto
Record Breaker
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,282
Likes: 0
From: Fairplay Colorado
Default RE: Will my new Tires Rub? Pics inside!

ORIGINAL: HogHunter

got a great deal on the 325 65's and there height is 34.63 while the 325 60's have a diameter of 33.35 giving me little more than an inch.
They might be 1 more inch in diameter, but that is only 1/2" higher that your truck will sit! the other 1/2" will just take up more room in the wheel well!
 
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:25 AM.