dunefreak Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 Ok so I haven't lifted my truck yet. I almost had the cash to do it and then I had my accident w/ breaking my friggin arms. Pisses me off, but what do ya do? I guess I'm leavin it stock height for a while. I just turned up the torsions to level it out today & realigned it. I am just gonna throw some decent wheels & tires on there for now (or forever probably ). My question is what size can you get away with without having them rub? 285's 305's? I heard a guy on GD.com ran 305's w/ stock wheels and just had to slightly trim the front bumper trim a bit. I also want to find tires that are decent AND "E" rated in a 17". Anyone know of any? I like the Toyo M/T's, but they only make 35's in a 17. :huh: BTW, I have an 05 Chevy Silverado 3500 Duramax (non-dually) Quote
EY3BA11 Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 285's w/ a torsion bar adjustment fit nice.. Quote
dunefreak Posted December 13, 2005 Author Posted December 13, 2005 Who makes a 285 in a 17" that E rated though? Quote
steveo Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 Who makes a 285 in a 17" that E rated though? 305 is the biggest you can go without a lift.... Quote
EY3BA11 Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 305's is the BIGGEST W/ Rubbing... 285's are optimal without rubbing... Steve is Fat Quote
steveo Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 305's is the BIGGEST W/ Rubbing... 285's are optimal without rubbing... Steve is Fat Hey Nick, what size is that Tire you have wrapped around your body??? :huh: Quote
dunefreak Posted December 13, 2005 Author Posted December 13, 2005 :huh: LMFAO!!!! I see this getting WAAAAAY off topic realllll quick! Knock it off ,you're both fat! Tires, anyone else have some input on the topic at hand??? Quote
EY3BA11 Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 Im havign a hard time finding 285's in a 17 period... i have found a few in 16's w/ that load rating... it also allows for more sidewall to be exposed so if you have to air down you get a little more coverage... and Bridgestone Dueler is one of them as well as BFG... Quote
EY3BA11 Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 and yes i currently have a 31x10.5x15 wrapped around the waste of my truck's rims.. Quote
TCS T Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 Yo Pete, How about Toyo A/T's 305/70/17 load range E. Here are some pics of a stock height Dodge Megacab currently in my shop being fit with 17x8.5 Welds. Quote
EY3BA11 Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 Hey 3rotor can i come work for you... looks like fun.. Quote
dunefreak Posted December 13, 2005 Author Posted December 13, 2005 Trav, I thought you said those were 305's? Or did you just mean the pic is of Toyo AT's? Hmmm, maybe. I don't care too much for the AT's. I like the MT's a lot but they don't make any in 17's that are smaller. Lemme think about those though. I might have to go w/ those or BFG 285/75/16 E rated Quote
TCS T Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 Trav, I thought you said those were 305's? Or did you just mean the pic is of Toyo AT's? Hmmm, maybe. I don't care too much for the AT's. I like the MT's a lot but they don't make any in 17's that are smaller. Lemme think about those though. I might have to go w/ those or BFG 285/75/16 E rated Pete, I F'D up! I meant 285. Hey how about you let me put some 20" wheels on your truck with 33" Toyo M/T's? Here is an H3 I just finished with that combo! Quote
TCS T Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 Hey 3rotor can i come work for you... looks like fun.. ISBB, You bet, I am always looking for good help! Quote
dunefreak Posted December 14, 2005 Author Posted December 14, 2005 Pete, I F'D up! I meant 285. Hey how about you let me put some 20" wheels on your truck with 33" Toyo M/T's? Here is an H3 I just finished with that combo! Nah, 20's are a bit big for me. Especially w/ only 33's. I am considering the Toyo M/T 33x12.5x18 's though. Are those available (can you get em) ? Let me know. THNX Quote
lvnalolife Posted December 14, 2005 Posted December 14, 2005 Nah, 20's are a bit big for me. Especially w/ only 33's. I am considering the Toyo M/T 33x12.5x18 's though. Are those available (can you get em) ? Let me know. THNX Yo, he can get anything!! LOL I say you pull your fingers out of your a$$ (isnt that really how you broke your wrists?) and put a six inch lift with some 35's and 20's. These would look sweet on your truck, not to mention, it wont look like every other HD out there! Quote
TCS T Posted December 14, 2005 Posted December 14, 2005 Yo, he can get anything!! LOL I say you pull your fingers out of your a$$ (isnt that really how you broke your wrists?) and put a six inch lift with some 35's and 20's. These would look sweet on your truck, not to mention, it wont look like every other HD out there! That's what I'm Talking About! Quote
EY3BA11 Posted December 14, 2005 Posted December 14, 2005 ^^^^^^^^ Im with that guy.. that rim and tire combo looks sweet... now just imagine it on your truck pete... Quote
dunefreak Posted December 15, 2005 Author Posted December 15, 2005 Maybe you all didn't read my previous thread: DUH, I'll spell it out for you fools: I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY ANYMORE!!! Besides , JJ, every other truck out there DOES have 35's on 20's. :angry: And my fingers ain't up my a$$ like your head is up yours. I'm down for it Trav if you wanna hook it up, but I can't swing 7-8 G's right now or for a while. I don't want to settle for a cheaper lift than the CST either, this is why I'm waiting. Quote
EY3BA11 Posted December 15, 2005 Posted December 15, 2005 i read it... maybe some one needs a little since hes a lil cranky from work.. hahaha j/k.. Quote
dunefreak Posted December 15, 2005 Author Posted December 15, 2005 I'm not cranky one bit actually. Today was one of the best days I have ever had. I got my casts off AND found out I am able to get my sandrail fixed this weekend. That's another thread though. ISBB, it's just that it was irritating reading all those posts saying, yeah you should lift your truck when that is what I have wanted to do since before I even bought my truck. The sad truth is though I don't have 7G to pull out of my a$$ right now to do it. Quote
EY3BA11 Posted December 15, 2005 Posted December 15, 2005 I know dude im just givin ya sh*t!!! Get used to it... I sling alot of it around.. Quote
PiercedBoy Posted December 15, 2005 Posted December 15, 2005 (edited) I'm down for it Trav if you wanna hook it up, but I can't swing 7-8 G's right now or for a while. I don't want to settle for a cheaper lift than the CST either, this is why I'm waiting. Put them helpers to work!!!! Daddy needs a new pair of shoes!!!! I personally would just hold out till you do have the money but, what do I know. Edited December 15, 2005 by PiercedBoy Quote
dunefreak Posted December 15, 2005 Author Posted December 15, 2005 I understand, Chris. But those stock grey steel wheels gotta go. If I wait and lift it we're prob talking 6months to a year. :monkeedance2: F that. It's getting some wheels and tires now. Quote
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