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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 5:23 PM
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my truck currently has on it 245/75-16, is there any way i can fit 285? also, im buying them off discount tire.com and im wondering if when im searching for the wheels, should i search them up by the specs of the tire im ordering? has anyone ever bought tires from here?
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 7:56 PM
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What year truck and specs? I had 285/75/16 BFG all terrains at stock height and stock rims on my 01 z71 with no rubbin
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 8:50 PM
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02 2500hd LS extended cab. 6.0
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 5:24 AM
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You may have to trim the lower front valance a little or crank up your torsion key a turn or two but without a doubt they will fit and look much better. I bought my current set up from discount tire but I went to their store to get them. Look for wheels that fit your truck- not the specs of the tires. Wheel offset and wheel width is going to be your biggest concern unless you have a lift on your truck.
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 3:50 PM
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i plan on leveling my truck. would 285/75/16
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 8:10 PM
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I leveled mine by cranking the torsion keys and run 17"x9" wheels with 285/70/17's or 33" BFG A/T's and I had to trim the lower valance at the front of wheel opening about 3/4". Also if you run front mudflaps they will need to be flat. I have a 2004 2500. If you have/use stock wheels then you should not have rubbing issues. So you know this will throw your speedo off by 5 mph. You will like the new look.
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 6:39 AM
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okay so how do i go about this? i have the tires already its reallly the wheels im worried about, esp cuz im ordering them online. how do i trim the lower valance? i have 285/75/16, so what rim size would i need? i have been looking online and i cant find what rim size i would need anywhere. also, where can i find out what my lug pattern is? being that these are not stock wheels and are bigger im having alooot more issues. thank you all for the input already tho
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 8:16 AM
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Go to rimsntires.com then click on fitment guide. This should help you a least get an idea. All tire manufacturers have a recommended rim/wheel width range for their tires. Find multiple wheels that you like then narrow them down by what fits by offset/backspacing. What is the look your going for? Sticking out? Tucked in? Fairly flush with fender flares? Keep in mind that the track width on a 2500 is wider in the front meaning the wheels stick out farther on the front than on the rear. As for trimming, don't worry about it unless you need too. I used an air saw and it cut like butter. Used masking tape as a guide and cut right through it.
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