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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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hello i can get a great deal on a full set of 17'' rims and tires for $200.00 bucks the tires are 245-70r-17 i have 20'' s on my truck now any issues on fit they are off of a 2007 ram not sure of 4x4 but mine is a 4x4 thanks for any help
 

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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 11:37 PM
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If they are off an 07 Ram the will fit, 4x4 and 4x2 both have the same 5x5.5 (5x139mm) bolt pattern. The 245/70R17s will only be about 30.5" tall compare to the 33" tall 275/60R20.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by glass3222
If they are off an 07 Ram the will fit, 4x4 and 4x2 both have the same 5x5.5 (5x139mm) bolt pattern. The 245/70R17s will only be about 30.5" tall compare to the 33" tall 275/60R20.
great thank you
 
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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Yep you'll be fine but your speedo will be off due to the difference in tire diameter...
 
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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But then you could get a Superchips tuner to correct that and give a performance boost as well.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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But then you could get a Superchips tuner to correct that and give a performance boost as well.
will that work on the hemi ?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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yes, you want superchips 3865. Nice little performance boost, can adjust speedo for different tire diameters, and more. https://www.superchips.com/#pn=onlin...true&vfid=1063
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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got the wheels on i can feel a big difference in the ride the tires are 245/70r/17 i will be upgrading to 265/70r/17 tires not sure what tire yet still looking any good ideas ?the speedo is only off 1or2 miles not bad the tech told me to bring it in when i get the new tires and he will run the scan on it for me to set the right speed
 

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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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$200 for those wheels is a good price even w/o tires. I've got 265/70/17 on my 4x2 Ram w/ those wheels here is a pic. I think 285/70/17's look the best but will cost you a little more per tire than the 265's. As for which tire that depends on what you want whether it be highway, all terrain, mud terrain, or whatever?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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chambers, is that bedliner on your lower partion of your doors or is it just painted?
If so, how's it holding up?
 
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