Dually Tire/Wheel Size

[Irish_Texan]

Hey all! I'm starting to experience some analysis paralysis and hopefully some of you smarter-than-me types can help out!

I'm doing a SRW to DRW conversion on my 2004 Ram. The current OEM tires are LT265/70/R17 on 17x8.0 wheels.

I'm looking for new wheels for the dually conversion and I'm seeing the OE for 2WD dually is LT235/80/R17 on 17x6.5 wheels.

I'm curious if it's possible to use 265/70/17s on 17x6.5 wheels without having to put a spacers on the rears?

Of course, if any of my numbers are incorrect, please let me know...trying to make everything fit without it looking terrible or rubbing anything.

Thanks!

 

[Smokeybear01]

Tire brand will have an impact on size. I ran 235/80 Michelins with barely 1/2" between kisses and when I went to Nitto's in the same size I have close to 1 1/2" clearance between. Looks stupid on a dually. I will be measuring my new tires before committing in the future. I guess what I'm saying is that you won't really know until you try. Good luck.