5.9L 24V Performance Discussion of 24 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with VP44 Injection Pumps Related To Performance And Longevity

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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Hey its Mr Sparky dont know if this goes here but if not let me know still new, i been reading and thinking about this for awhile now i really hate the look of the tires i have on my truck now but i like the stock truck look rims i mean. it comes down to this i had some say i can put 38's on my stock rims and some say i cant and that i can only get 33's i have a 7inch lift on it so don't think rubbing would be a prob may be wrong new to the liftedness. i would like to get 38's but if i can go bigger why not. GO BIG OR GO HOME ya know. so question is how big of a tire you think i can get on stock rims with no rubbing with the 7" suspension lift? or just buy new rims that can fit the biggest tire i can get that don't rub and deal with the no stock look. thanks agian
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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What kinda weight are you towin with this truck. You can go a little oversized but safety becomes an issue.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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umm nothing just a boat some times and dirt bikes the usual toys. nothing big may get a plow for next year. if i cant get the tires on the stocks ill upgrade just i liked the stock look. dont want no safety issues ya know.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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38's are too big (I know that they are on mom's 2000),but you could probably get away with some 35s.that's a guess.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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35's yes - 38's on the 8" OEM wheel - no.

Youll need at least a 10" wheel for 38's. Rubbing isnt really the issue - safety is.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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Just remember larger tires will effect you MPG and degrade them...
 
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