I need help with a correct wheel and tire size for my Ram. I have an 07 1500 2wd that has the factory 20" wheels with street tires. I am looking at going with a 17" wheel so that I can run an All Terrain or Mud Terrain tire. I am more than willing to install a leveling kit to accommodate a larger size. Does anyone know how large of a tire I can go with the leveling kit? Does anyone have pics of their 2wd truck with a level kit? I have been searching the forum, but was unable to find an answer to my specific question... Thanks in advance for the help...

 

I know that you can stuff a 35 inch tire with a leveling kit on a 4x4. I am sure a 2wd is not much difference. You should be able to do a 33 and that would probably look more preportional

 

With a 2wd you can't fit a 35" tire with a level. Only with the 4x4 can you put on a level kit and fit a 35. You're best bet would be to stick with the same tire size but with 17's. SOa 33" Tire.

 

Here is mine.....2wd with a 2" leveling kit....the tires are on 17x9 Cragars with Nitto Terra Graps 295/70-17. These tires measure about 33.4" I believe....they fit just fine and look right.

 

Thanks everyone for your quick response... I appreciate the help. Hey, RamMan, what level kit did you go with?

 

I used the kit from Fat Bob's Garage with the longer Fabtech shocks and the 2" spacers.

 

with a 2.5in level you can fit a 35 on your 2wd, a few have done it and posted pics

 

I like how some people come on here and THINK they know what they are talking about, but lone behold - I have a 2wd 07 with 35's and a level kit! No issues! I've posted quite a few pics -

 

The problem here is that there is no 100% correct answer. I've seen guys fit 35s with a level on a 4x2 and I've seen them not even come close to fitting.

There are a LOT of variables involved.

First off, I've measured some "35" inch tires as small as 33 1/4" in diameter. My own 35" Cepek FCIIs which Cepek's specs even list as 34.8" only measure a fraction of an inch over 34" and that's with the MAX tire pressure which I never run at. Measured a hunting buddy's brand new set of Goodyear Duratracs a couple weeks ago and found that their 315/70/17s listed at 34.4" where barely over 33" and I know Bear's 33" Mickey Thompson ATZs don't even measure 32". By comparison, the Nitto Terra Grapps on my Grand Cherokee (265/70/17) which are listed at 31.5" measure right at 31.5" with the max 35 psi of air in them.

Wheel specs also play a MAJOR role in whether a tire will fit. Often, with a factory wheel a tire will hit the control arm and you'll require spacers when an aftermarket wheel with a good 4.5" of backspacing and a negative offset will fit just fine.

All level kits are also not the same. Seen some 2" level kits level the truck perfectly and others not even come close.

and lastly, I've often seen variables within the same year trucks due to assembly where one will sit a tad higher (and even some trucks where ONE SIDE has more clearance than the opposite side).

There is also a BIG difference between fitting a tire and being able to use that tire. Some people want to go to a large tire for the look and never use their truck as a truck. They can get away with a larger tire than someone who goes off-road, tows or hauls.

So, when deciding what tire will "stuff" under your vehicle, the only true way to know is try it with your combination of truck, wheel, level kit and tire.

 

Explorer, usually i dont like the stuffed look but I think yours looks beastly as hell