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I have a 2016 ram 1500 tradesman with a factory tire size of 265/70/17 and want to go larger like a 285/70/17 but I have been told I will rub anyone out there know if this is possible to run with no rub issue? This is a stock setup and plan to keep it like that no lift or level kit


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That's about an inch taller, could rub, and they are a tad wider.
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Tire shop said ask around and see they said 275/60/17 would be fine but I wanted the taller option of course


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285/70/17 is a 33" tire. these trucks with stock 20's have 33" tires. height is not an issue. neither is width. some 295's rub, some dont. you should be fine with a 285 tire. the rebel comes from the factory with 285/70/17 on it as well.
 
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But the rebel has a different front end I think where I worry is the inner plastic liner that it may run on


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Anyone else want to weigh in on this question


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Grizzwald said:
Anyone else want to weigh in on this question


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I think you will be fine. I have 275 70 R17, but I'm sure 285's would have fit stock. (I chose 275's because I drive a ton of highway miles)

With no lift:
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With Bilsteins set at 2.1:
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How do those bilsteins ride and did you notice a massive change such as needing an alignment my truck will go off-road quite a bit don't want massive ride issues


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And dealer said 285/70/17 will run just can't seem to find out where


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*rub


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How do those bilsteins ride and did you notice a massive change such as needing an alignment my truck will go off-road quite a bit don't want massive ride issues


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The Bilsteins ride and drive amazingly. I live off dirt roads and the ride has greatly improved. I went with the 2.1" setting and the truck was immediately aligned after the install and tracks straight down the road. Very happy overall


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Where did you order them from?


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