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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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whats the biggest size tire i can run on my truck. its at factory hight right now. and wats the best kind of tire for offroad. i like to hunt alot and i go thru cornfields and down fourwheeler trails alot.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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I know you can get 315's on with a leveling kit I would probably say 33" tires would work out for you.

as for best offroad tire everyone has a different opinion on that but it depends on how much you have to spend and how often you really take it offroad I would say go with a basic mud terrain tire like the BFG basic simple good on and offroad capabilities probably one of the more affordable tires also.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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My 295's rub the inside with stock wheels and a level kit.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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285 Toyo M/T's or Maxxis Buckshot Mudders are good tires the Buckshots or more aggresive. They should get you about anywhere you need to go.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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I have ran the toyo's in the mud and dirt off road and they fall apart in huge chunks. I would not buy these tire for how much they cost. the dixey pecks mud tire is awsome in the mud and dirt.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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where can i find them dixi pecks
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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You maybe able to find them online some where. that is were my bud found his and they are by far the best that i have seen. they also wear really nice if you rotate them.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 12:17 AM
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The size of the tire really depends on what wheels you have. The factory steel and chrome wheels are only 6.5" wide - so the largest tire you will want to run is a 285 which is around 33".

If you have aftermarket wheels - they are usually 8" and you can run the 315's (~35") on them.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 12:19 AM
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you can run a 315/75/16 with out a leveling kit on a 94 2500, i d id but it rubbed alittle till i leveled it now its just right
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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But, the stock wheels arent wide enough for 315's - its dangerous if you do any highway driving at all.
 
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