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305/70/16 too big?

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Old 07-20-2007, 11:20 PM
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are the 305/70/16's too big on a stock dodge 4x4, also do the 94-97 ford alcoa style rims fit with no issue on the dodges, is the offet and all correct?
 
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Old 07-20-2007, 11:30 PM
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I know they fit on my 02 with the leveling kit but i cant honestly remember wich i did first. The wheels may need a bit of machining but i would think that they would work.
 
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Old 07-21-2007, 12:51 AM
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The 305's will be too wide for your stock steel wheels...I dont have any useful info about the ford wheels.

In most tires, 295's are taller than 305's and they wont stick out so far. Also, they wont throw crap and road debris on the side of your truck.
 
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Old 07-21-2007, 06:46 AM
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i was told when i bought mine that the 285's and 305's were the same height but the 305's were wider. If I crank the wheel all the way they will rub on the control arms a bit.
 
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Old 07-21-2007, 08:02 AM
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i do not know how wide stock 95 rims are but as long as they are 16x8 or wider 305s will be fine but they might rub the ower control arm...i am running 315x75x16s on my stock alumm wheels and they do rub the lower control arm...

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what ever tire you are looking into buying go onto there website and look for the specs on the tire and it will tell you aproved rim sizes , actual tire size , load ratings , etc......
 

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The stock steel wheels are 6.5".....I think 285 is the biggest you will want to go on them.
 
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Originally Posted by Dr. Evil
The stock steel wheels are 6.5".....I think 285 is the biggest you will want to go on them.
wow........yea i would have to agree then 285 would be your max size....
 
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ive had 305s on mine with no leveling kit i had no rubbing. ive got 285s on it now and i like them better than the 305s.
305s

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yea but you have aftermarket wheels.....BTW nice truck...
 
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I was running 295 BFG all-terrains with no rub. I added the Leveling kit and the 35's fit great. The 35's would not fit before the leveler or the aftermarket wheels. The largest the tire guys would mount was the 295's on the stock rims.

Hope that helps.
 
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