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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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Im going to be ordering a set of tires within the next few days but i'm just wondering on the size. I have a 1500 4x4 4.7L with a 3" body lift, and a 2.5" level kit with 2" lift blocks in the rear. I'm currently running 37 BFG mt's but i was wondering if 34" or 35" Kumho Road Venture MT's will look ridiculiously small. With the 4.7L and the 37's its just to hard for the truck to push these thats why I'm thinking going smaller. any pictures of information will be much appreciated.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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I don't think it would look bad. I think it will completely change how the truck drives. (ina good way) I couldn't imagine driving my truck with the 37s. I have a six inch roughcountry suspension lift. adds up to about as much lift as yours and I have 34ish tires. (it calculates to about 34.6 inches) and they look good to me. check out my gallery.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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35" would be the ticket
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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yeah, 35's would be ideal, but if you find a cheap set of 34's I would go that route.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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i have a good deal on a set of 315-70/17 not sure if thats a 35 or what?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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A 315 70 17 tire should be about 34.4 inches, so should be what you are looking for.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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for the cost of those new 37" BFGs, wouldnt you want to have lower gears installed. thats what id do if i could stuff 37s under my RAM. 4:88s would be a good size.

those tires will run about $1300 + mount + balance. that is if your trying to move around easier and not actually in need of new tires.

if it is the need for tires then 35s are good, but then you still should lower you gearing to at least 4.56 eventually.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by oefootball_70
I don't think it would look bad. I think it will completely change how the truck drives. (ina good way) I couldn't imagine driving my truck with the 37s. I have a six inch roughcountry suspension lift. adds up to about as much lift as yours and I have 34ish tires. (it calculates to about 34.6 inches) and they look good to me. check out my gallery.
love that truck you got man, looks like a power wagon 1500. sick
 
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