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Old 02-10-2008, 04:32 PM
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I have a line on my hummer wheels with 315 70 17 all terrains, tire converter say 34.4 inches.... can I clear them without a leveling kit?
 
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I think some people have put them on a stock suspension truck. It works because the backspacing on the Hummer wheel is close to the stock Dodge rim (5.71"). But, like anything else, you won't know till you put them on. If they fit, your good to go, if they don't, leveling kits are inexpensive and easy to install. If you don't want to level the truck I'm sure you could unload the Hummer wheel/tire combo pretty easily. Good luck!
 
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if they are the bfg all terrain ko tires, better bust out the measuring tape. my 315/70/17s only measure to 33.4". pissed me off greatly when i found that out! discount tires assured me they were the same as the 35s. in any case, i am running them with no lift or level, and i can't get them to bump or rub... but i am on factory wheels
 
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does anyone know what bolt pattern theram 2005 2500is??
i am also looking for new rims and tires for this summer, 5 inch lift kit with either 20 or 22 wheels?? what u guys think?
 
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if they are the bfg all terrain ko tires, better bust out the measuring tape. my 315/70/17s only measure to 33.4". pissed me off greatly when i found that out! discount tires assured me they were the same as the 35s. in any case, i am running them with no lift or level, and i can't get them to bump or rub... but i am on factory wheels
I beleive thats exactly what they are, what you say is promising. anyhow, my buddy, whe he bought his hummer H2, he immediately got airbags and 20's and 37's around the 20's... as dumb as it looks. anyow he has had all five stock tires and rims sitting in his garage for the last year or so.. I went and looked at them , they are all geogious and he said $550 for everything.. I said Deal!!!

They are going on this weekend, the day after my Edge gets installed!!!

I am gonna buy an inexpensive cylinder hone and gauge to open up and measure the inner diamter of the hub opening.. Should work out.
 
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good luck! make sure you show us when they areon! maybe show us a pick of you boring them out too?
 
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I'm pretty sure that you'll hafta open up the center area to clear your hubs. I'm told you can doit with a router, but I dunno.
 
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I've read of guys doing it with a grinder, but they don't recommend that way.. I am just gonna use my cylinder hone, that should open it up nice and slowly and evenly
 
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does anyone know what bolt pattern the ram 2005 2500 is??
My truck (a '96) is 8 on 6.5. I'm pretty sure it's the same on the newer trucks, but someone else will need to confirm.
 


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