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BBRAM2500

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So i am in the market for new rubber and I'm kinda pondering i have a 2500 with the levelling kit and i run 285 70 17 right now. but i was thinking of doing a 35x12.5x17 or a 33x13.5x17 and i just don't know what way to go any suggestions ?
 

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do you tow or carry anywhere near your max gvrw? offroad in mud or sand? just looks? not nearly enough info.:)
 

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Sorta the dilemma I'm in....stick with 13.5 or switch to a 12.5.....
 
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i tow a 30 foot rv and i also have a 14' dump and i use it around the acreage so i don't know how to go lol
 

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13.5

There's like an 11lb per wheel difference between the 13.5 and 12.5 I'm looking at now.

Nothin crazy but weight is weight.
 
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ahhh yeah i wanted 37 but my wife won't let me live down the fact that even with the levelling kit she and kids can hardly get in the truck lol so the big lift to fit 37 is out
 

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Haha ya...my kids are 6 and 8...they know if they wanna ride in the truck they better get a runnin start.

I know I should get side steps but....eh...
 

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f334adc9cba5ac067febdf84acb16a78.jpg35x12.5R17 with 2" Thuren level kit


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Haha ya...my kids are 6 and 8...they know if they wanna ride in the truck they better get a runnin start.

I know I should get side steps but....eh...

You're such a jerk Rzrman.... LOL! ;) Although, after what I did to mine last year, I have to get a running start to get in mine too! That or get out my rock climbing gear....

OP: If you're running around the acreage and such, I'd go taller and not wider.

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i went from 285x70 x17's with a 3000lb truck camper and 3000lbs of boat which i wasn't happy with to 35x12.5 x20's but i haven't had the camper on with the new ones yet.i'm expecting them to carry/tow much better,but the rubber is coming off in the spring for some nitto ridge grapplers in a j rating. i say wider and a little less sidewall.
 

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