stuffing 35s with a level?

sullivan · Aug 16, 2011

I have a 06 Ram 4x4 with HD Bilstein Shocks, with a level can I fit 35s and 20s?. And will the tires alone bring some height to the truck?

And on a side note, would 17 rims with 35s fit as my truck is?

okaymatt · Aug 16, 2011

Depending how stubby of a tire you go with on a MT you should be okay with minimal rubbing issues. If you get the level kit. It'll look kick ass, I'd say if you don't have much back country go with 33's. I live in Oregon got a ton of off road and did 33's and they are more then perfect unless you are going for a bigger wall look, you'd save some scrill too!

sullivan · Aug 16, 2011

okaymatt said:
Depending how stubby of a tire you go with on a MT you should be okay with minimal rubbing issues. If you get the level kit. It'll look kick ass, I'd say if you don't have much back country go with 33's. I live in Oregon got a ton of off road and did 33's and they are more then perfect unless you are going for a bigger wall look, you'd save some scrill too!

With 35s will I see a height difference compared with 33s, im looking to gain a little height if possible. I really like your trucks tires/rims

okaymatt · Aug 16, 2011

You are talking very minimal between 33's to 35's, are you talking about over-all height or clearance? To me the inch in overall height your truck would gain by 35's, you'd still be dealing with some rubbing which bugs the hell out of me.

If you have plans for a lift in the future I'd go with the 35's.

HKkid · Aug 16, 2011

You can run it, you'll see a difference between 33s and 35s. I'm running a level with 35s and 17s.

okaymatt · Aug 16, 2011

HKkid said:
You can run it, you'll see a difference between 33s and 35s. I'm running a level with 35s and 17s.

Is your truck a 4x4? I put some 35's on my 20's and had a lot of rubbing when I turned....maybe its just my truck?

HKkid · Aug 16, 2011

okaymatt said:
Is your truck a 4x4? I put some 35's on my 20's and had a lot of rubbing when I turned....maybe its just my truck?

Because your bs was off. 4x4 with cranked t-bars is what I am running.

okaymatt · Aug 16, 2011

I think you have a different suspension. Not sure though.

quietpeen · Aug 16, 2011

sullivan..how wide of tires are you looking to get? Im assuming you are planning to keep your stock wheels?

nim81 · Aug 16, 2011

okaymatt said:
I think you have a different suspension. Not sure though.

02'-05' has torsion bars
06'+ has struts

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sullivan · Aug 16, 2011

okaymatt said:
Is your truck a 4x4? I put some 35's on my 20's and had a lot of rubbing when I turned....maybe its just my truck?

Ugh oh, then I don't want 35's

schroederMP · Aug 16, 2011

It can be done. I've seen it first hand. But it takes some work. Loadedlaramie had that set up on his 06. Factory wheels, 1" spacers. He did have to trim a little bit to keep it from rubbing. BUt not much. After he trimmed...no rubbing at full lock and could good wheeling and not rub.

quietpeen · Aug 17, 2011

if you use your stock 20's and get any tire wider than a 285 there is a good chance you will have rubbing on the upper control arm. 1/4" spacers will fix that.

NJDodger · Aug 17, 2011

That upper ball joint mount sits about a pinky width away from the sidewalls on the stock Goodyears. Any wider and it may rub unless you get a different offset wheel or spacers. I have never been a fan of spacers myself. Also if you go with 35's you'll have a very stuffed look to the wheel wells.

HKkid · Aug 17, 2011

NJDodger said:
That upper ball joint mount sits about a pinky width away from the sidewalls on the stock Goodyears. Any wider and it may rub unless you get a different offset wheel or spacers. I have never been a fan of spacers myself. Also if you go with 35's you'll have a very stuffed look to the wheel wells.

I think that is up to the owner....my 35s look perfect. Not stuffed at all. JJ can attest to that.

nim81 · Aug 17, 2011

HKkid said:
I think that is up to the owner....my 35s look perfect. Not stuffed at all. JJ can attest to that.

can u post up a pic or 2? its hard to see in your sig

okaymatt · Aug 17, 2011

schroederMP said:
It can be done. I've seen it first hand. But it takes some work. Loadedlaramie had that set up on his 06. Factory wheels, 1" spacers. He did have to trim a little bit to keep it from rubbing. BUt not much. After he trimmed...no rubbing at full lock and could good wheeling and not rub.

Wheel spacers are bad news IMO...

okaymatt · Aug 17, 2011

Here is a better view with a leveling kit and 33's...

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Aug 17, 2011

^Purdy

0212353 · Aug 17, 2011

nim81 said:
can u post up a pic or 2? its hard to see in your sig

his sig is kinda old.

Here's some pics from last weekend.

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