biggest tires on back of dually

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07-29-2012, 11:01 AM

younggun6.5

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biggest tires on back of dually

I have a 2000 chevy 3500 and im gettin new tires soon. Whats the biggest i can go on the back without rubbing when im towing. It has the stock size 215 85 16 on it now. Could i fit 235 85 16? Or bigger?

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07-29-2012, 12:05 PM

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try this site out here to get an idea Tire size calculator

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07-29-2012, 12:10 PM

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I need to know how much wider they are that tells me everything but width. Thanks though

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07-29-2012, 12:54 PM

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If you look a little closer it will give the widths on the old size verses the new size

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07-29-2012, 02:41 PM

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I dont see it

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07-29-2012, 02:56 PM

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you will be looking a about a 1 1/2 closer together on the rear tires you will want to run load range E or better to keep them from touching when loaded a 235/85/16 will be.0.787 wider than a 215/85/16

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