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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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I have ram 2500 4x4 with a air ride bag suspension kit in the rear and a leveling kit in the front. I have 265/75 R16 tires on there now. What is the biggest size tire I can fit on there without rubbing?
 
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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You might be able to fit a 305/70/16 which is close to a 33" you might MIGHT get a 315/70/16 (35) than you have to watch back spacing
 
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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when you talk about back spacing what do you mean by that? Also than what would I need to be able to fit the 35's on there
 

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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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I have a 2004 2500 4X4 with a leveling kit in front and I run 12.50 X 35 on mine with no rub at all. Stock 17" rims. (2" leveling spacers). I got a set of 18" rims cheap. Now I have to find a decent 35" tire in 18". Thinking of FC2's.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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I'm running on stock suspension and I have a 315/70/R17 (34.5x12) and I only have very slight rubbing at full turn.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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Thanks for all the information, think I'm gonna have to go with the 35's than. Bigger the Better!!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 12:01 AM
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Yup I have 35 12.5 17s on stock wheels and don't rub at all lot of room is think I could even stuff 37s with minimumAl rubbing
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 12:01 AM
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HuskyMudder, See Geezir reply that is max size tires for stock suspension with slight rubbing at full steer locations. Had ProComp 305/65/17 no issue what so ever. If my tire would have been a 70s Series they would have rubbed. Anything larger then those you'll need to upgrade your stock suspension. Currently running ProComp 285/70/17 All terrains very good tire, will give more then 55K miles with good rotation schedule.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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i noticed you asked about back spaceing and i dont think anyone told you what it is back spaceing is how far the rim sits away from or closer to the hub or spindle this is achived by moveing the center of the rim where it mounts either forward or back if you look around at rims you will see the spokes either right out at the from lips or they sit back in giveing a deep dish look but when chooseing back spacing you also have to take notice of local laws because some areas wont let the tires stick past the body of the truck unless fender flares are added good luck with the tires sure what ever you pick will look sweet send a pic when you decide
 
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Old May 10, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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i have a 05 dodge ram 1500 2wd with a 2 inch leveling kit, does anyone know what is the biggest tire i can fit without rubbing???
 
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