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[pitbull]

I am thinking of putting bigger tires on my 2000 1500 2wd. I was told on here 37" is the biggest my truck can take without mods. That being said i looked at the tire conversion chart in the exterior forum and as near as i can tell that would be 325/80R 16 = 37 X 13 X 16. What I need to know is what will that do to the speedometer acuracy and how do I compensate for it, also would there be any rubbing in the wheel wells from the extra tire width and height. I also plan on upgrading the shocks if that has any impact on the issue. My goal is to get a slightly lifted and more rugged look.

 

[Howells]

How much lift do you have. 37s will not fit stock. You will need 6" of lift to clear those baby's.

 

[pitbull]

How much lift do you have. 37s will not fit stock. You will need 6" of lift to clear those baby's.

At the present time I have 100% stock as far as suspension and body lift goes. Im not planning on doing a acual lift just going after the visual effect. The shocks being upgraded is not going to be for lift pourpose but for ride/support

 

[pd298]

There's no way you'll fit a 37x13 tire. You'd be lucky to clear a 35" tire with a 2.5" level

 

[Bigtman07]

Not sure who told you that you would be able to tuck 37"s on a stock height. But if you don't want to turn or drive it sure. But at a min you need 6" lift. Even a level won't be enough. I have 33"s with a 2.5 level and they rub at full lock. You would also nee to go with some offset rims as well to help.

 

[pitbull]

Ok so it seams for the 37" tires there will be a lift project in the future correct ? That being established what needs to be swaped out to do this? obviously springs and shocks but beyond that is a mystery to me. If I decide not to do the lift then whats my options for the biggest tires without a lift ? It seams I either misunderstood about the 37"s or was given bad info lol.

 

[Bigtman07]

Well your options without any lift is a 31 to a 33. a Level will get you a 33 mud tire or a 35 All terrain tire.

Best thing for a 6" Lift is to go and get a lift kit. We have some awesome vendors that will help you pick the right one. But usually the lift for a 2wd will be blocks in the rear and new spindles springs pitman arm and trailing arms for a basic kit I believe.

 

[pitbull]

Well your options without any lift is a 31 to a 33. a Level will get you a 33 mud tire or a 35 All terrain tire.

Best thing for a 6" Lift is to go and get a lift kit. We have some awesome vendors that will help you pick the right one. But usually the lift for a 2wd will be blocks in the rear and new spindles springs pitman arm and trailing arms for a basic kit I believe.

Thats discouraging news lol. The main reason I am trying to avoid a acual lift and going for the visual effect is the wife. She has some back issues that would stop her from getting in if I lifted it to much. Im not sure if a 3" bigger tire would give me the look Im after. But that being said If I do lift it, it deffinatly would not be the first time my wife gave me that look and asked WTH was I thinking lol I can allways put side steps on for her lol.

 

[Bigtman07]

This is true. Now do keep in mine that a level kit only raises the front. If you look at my truck. I have a 2.5 level with 33" tires. Now with that said My truck is only 3" taller than stock at most. If that's a size that can be handled I would start there.

Totally Stock
No level and 265/75/16 Tires

After level
2.5 Level and same tires 265/75/16

As it sits now
2.5 level with 33" 285/75/16

Hope that gives you some lift and wheel combos.