Athame
Junior Member
Howdy. I just bought a 6.7 Cummins Single Cab Long Bed 2500 Tradesman with the Chrome appearance group and I've got a few questions I'd love to have answered.
The stock tires are LT275/70R18E riding on a rim with 57mm of offset (which seems like a lot.)
I want new rims and tires and I don't want them sticking out really far. What's more, I'm not exactly a fan of the deep lip negative off set look. So far, I'm really like the AEV Salta (+27mm) wheels in Silver and the Level 8 Chrome Hauler (0mm).
1. I'd like to know, what would be the best offset to use for a BFG KO2 305/65R18 tire with a diameter of 33.6" and a section width of 12.0"?
2. Also, what offset for a Duratrac 325/65R18 AND will I need a leveling kit to keep from rubbing?
3. I have the Heavy Duty Snow Plow Prep Group. Today, I was looking at a leveling kit and in the description it said it couldn't be used with the Snow Plow Group. Why?
4. Does anyone know if AEV is making 18" Rims for the new 5th Gen Rams? Also, is it the case
that I need to stick to 18" inch rims because of the stock breaks?
5. What is the measurement of the 8 lug pattern Ram uses? Is it 8 x 6.5?
6. Finally, given where I live and what I use it for is it worth putting on the AEV suspension up grade and running the 37" tire?
I live in Anchorage, Alaska and do a small amount of light off roading into and out of camping/fishing/hunting spots and I want either an AT or possibly a hybrid tire which performs well on the road, as that's wear I drive the most. I'm new at vehicle modification. I've always just ran what was stock and when it needing replacing I replaced it stock. With my new truck I want to do something a little different. Any and all advice is welcome.
Thanks in advance.
The stock tires are LT275/70R18E riding on a rim with 57mm of offset (which seems like a lot.)
I want new rims and tires and I don't want them sticking out really far. What's more, I'm not exactly a fan of the deep lip negative off set look. So far, I'm really like the AEV Salta (+27mm) wheels in Silver and the Level 8 Chrome Hauler (0mm).
1. I'd like to know, what would be the best offset to use for a BFG KO2 305/65R18 tire with a diameter of 33.6" and a section width of 12.0"?
2. Also, what offset for a Duratrac 325/65R18 AND will I need a leveling kit to keep from rubbing?
3. I have the Heavy Duty Snow Plow Prep Group. Today, I was looking at a leveling kit and in the description it said it couldn't be used with the Snow Plow Group. Why?
4. Does anyone know if AEV is making 18" Rims for the new 5th Gen Rams? Also, is it the case
that I need to stick to 18" inch rims because of the stock breaks?
5. What is the measurement of the 8 lug pattern Ram uses? Is it 8 x 6.5?
6. Finally, given where I live and what I use it for is it worth putting on the AEV suspension up grade and running the 37" tire?
I live in Anchorage, Alaska and do a small amount of light off roading into and out of camping/fishing/hunting spots and I want either an AT or possibly a hybrid tire which performs well on the road, as that's wear I drive the most. I'm new at vehicle modification. I've always just ran what was stock and when it needing replacing I replaced it stock. With my new truck I want to do something a little different. Any and all advice is welcome.
Thanks in advance.