Leveled 15' 2500HD , what size tire can I go to?

[4x4Pete]

I went with the Toyo's. Open Country Xtreme LT285 75r18. Certainly fills the wheel wells.  Cranked tbars 4 turns prevoiusly. No rubbing anywhere.   Made the truck just over an inch taller than the stock michelin's. 

[Big Whiskey]

5 hours ago, 4x4Pete said:

I went with the Toyo's. Open Country Xtreme LT285 75r18. Certainly fills the wheel wells.  Cranked tbars 4 turns prevoiusly. No rubbing anywhere.   Made the truck just over an inch taller than the stock michelin's. 

 

On 10/3/2018 at 6:23 PM, Big ~O~ said:

Here is 285/75R18’s. I’m using Duratracs for my winter set up.

 

Both of your trucks look great, guys. I'm really starting to like that 285/75/18 size. Do either of you have any more pictures?

[4x4Pete]

Here are a couple more pics.  Now I have about a thousand km on them.  They are a a little louder than the stock Michelins.  They are a 129 rating so the seem to ride a bit harsher than the stockers but they are aired up  70/60 psi to tow the travel trailer to storage.   Haven't lowered the pressure yet but I think that will make a huge difference. 

[4x4Pete]

[Big Whiskey]

Very nice man! Thanks for the extra pictures! 

[jerseytaylor]

On 10/23/2018 at 6:42 AM, 4x4Pete said:

I went with the Toyo's. Open Country Xtreme LT285 75r18. Certainly fills the wheel wells.  Cranked tbars 4 turns prevoiusly. No rubbing anywhere.   Made the truck just over an inch taller than the stock michelin's. 

this is after you cranked them up?? 

[4x4Pete]

2 hours ago, jerseytaylor said:

this is after you cranked them up?? 

Yes. I got about an inch with that.  The new tires do fill the wheelwells though.  They are about 2.5" taller than the stock Michelins. I have been through some bouncy fields now  and  still no rubbing. 

[Big ~O~]

Both of your trucks look great, guys. I'm really starting to like that 285/75/18 size. Do either of you have any more pictures?

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[gearheadesw]

Just put them on this afternoon, I'll get some better pics when the sun is not going down.

[gearheadesw]

285 75r 18 Ridge Grapplers, on 18 x 9 wheels with a +12 offset, like around a 5.5 inch backspacing. Tried to crank the stock keys, but wouldn't clear without cutting and beating, unwilling to do that to this truck. Put in some SDT keys, had them cranked to much, A-arms on drop stop, backed them off, trimmed the mud flaps in front, and bingo, no rubbing on the street. These are about as big in diameter as I could go without doing some drastic clearance.

Edited November 6, 2018 by gearheadesw

[kellymit]

Nitto Ridge Grappler

35x11.50x60 
2" Rough Country Leveling Kit

[rocnrol]

285 75r 18 Ridge Grapplers, on 18 x 9 wheels with a +12 offset, like around a 5.5 inch backspacing. Tried to crank the stock keys, but wouldn't clear without cutting and beating, unwilling to do that to this truck. Put in some SDT keys, had them cranked to much, A-arms on drop stop, backed them off, trimmed the mud flaps in front, and bingo, no rubbing on the street. These are about as big in diameter as I could go without doing some drastic clearance.

So weird.... I'm running 305's on mine on the stock wheels, little rubbing at full lock [emoji2369]

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[gearheadesw]

46 minutes ago, rocnrol said:

So weird.... I'm running 305's on mine on the stock wheels, little rubbing at full lock

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I think my +12 offset has the wheel and tire sticking out further than the stock +44 offset by quite a bit. 34 mm is like and inch and a half, so the puts the tire closer to the rear of the wheel well when turned,  going straight is was great. Is a little weird, your tires are taller and wider than mine, and still fit. My trucks heavy, at 8,250 lbs with me in it.

[rocnrol]

I think my +12 offset has the wheel and tire sticking out further than the stock +44 offset by quite a bit. 34 mm is like and inch and a half, so the puts the tire closer to the rear of the wheel well when turned,  going straight is was great. Is a little weird, your tires are taller and wider than mine, and still fit. My trucks heavy, at 8,250 lbs with me in it.

Crazy

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[gearheadesw]

You're so much further north than me, the gravitational pull is not as strong as being down by the equator....    Right?