what a dilema

lmeavtitn · Mar 29, 2012

I have spent the last few days trying to find pictures around this site for what I am going to do but can't.

I have an 03 1500 quadcab short box 4wd and plan on leveling it out before I get new tires. I can't decide if I want to go 305/70r17 or 315/70r17. I am leaning towards the larger of the two nut need to see a picture of what it looks like. If someone could post a picture of their truck with a leveling kit with either of these tires I would greatly appreciate it. right now my truck is desperately needing tires and I am having a hard time deciding which size to go with.

Thanks in advance!

GhostRam94 · Mar 29, 2012

Go with the 315s, you won't regret it and save you money in the long run not having to buy new tires like my dumb a$$, I decided Nehru 285s are good and at first they were now I'm pissed :killer:

DohCanadian · Mar 29, 2012

Yeah i'd definitely go with the bigger size. Down the road you'd regret getting the smaller tire. Just like when guys get a 4" susp lift as opposed to a 6".

In case anyone else was wondering
305/70/17 = 33.8x12 R17
315/70/17 = 34.4x12.4 R17

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Mar 29, 2012

Wanna say Cody has a setup clost to that

ron-333 · Mar 29, 2012

The tires I have on mine are Fuzion XTI 315/70r17 and they fit great; no rubbing or fitment issues. All of the pictures in this link are with these tires. They were on it when I bought the truck.
2005 HEMI pictures by ron333 - Photobucket

MADDOG · Mar 29, 2012

Remember that with stock wheels & a leveling kit, the 315 tire will probably rub at full steering lock or close to it.

WhiteExpress · Mar 29, 2012

I think 315s are going to follow the groves in the road a lot. Not to mention accelerate the wear on your suspension and steering.

I'd definitely go with the 315s of your options though.

Stangshcky12 · Mar 29, 2012

You might also run on the knuckle with 315s if you have stock wheels

talon6 · Mar 29, 2012

here is mine leveled 315/70/17. 4.53 backspacing on wheels. still get rub at full lock when i hit a bump while turning.

4X HEMI · Mar 31, 2012

I had that set up a long time ago with my 03 1500. Only I used the stock rims at first with 315/70/17's and had no problems with rubbing.

I did change the wheels then to the AR Baja's, same backspace as stock but they have a 0 offset compared to the stock -24 offset, that brought the wheels out a little more away from the truck and had more room with turning. The tires stuck out from the fenders about 1" after putting the Baja's on.

03MopaRamman · Mar 31, 2012

I think you may have issues with stock rims and just a leveling kit. 305/70/17 maybe if you have no mud-flaps. When I leveled mine the biggest I could get on were 305/65/17 Pro-Comps. I have since added a 1" Body Lift and with some new 9" rims and 20 to 30 mm outward bound (Backspacing) I can prolly do the bigger of those two myself or 35/12.50/17. Either way Tires that Big are $$$. Gotta wear out my 285's first. Good luck with your purchase. You could try a test fit with a used Tire, our local shop is helpful with that kind of stuff, maybe you can try that or find someone with that set-up near you.

03MopaRamman · Mar 31, 2012

Pic with 305's, Ready-Lift 2" and stock Rims. (I should have left my truck with this older look!

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