Stuffing Tires

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Magnum5.9

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Currently have 285/75/16 (they measure out at 31x11.2x16 see below pics for my current setup) and they look a little small on the truck... was thinking of stepping up to 305/70/16 ( calculations come out to 32.8x12.5x16) on my truck. Rims I have are 16x8 with 0 offset so the curent tires barely stick out.

Can I fit 305/70/16s without any trimming?

Mine truck is an 01 4x4 ram1500 no lift but sits decently tall for stock
 

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The difference between 285/75/16 and 305/70/16 is supposed to be .5" wider but all tires are made different. I assume backspacing on those wheels are 4.5" so I would think you're fine. Hopefully others will chime in.
 
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The difference between 285/75/16 and 305/70/16 is supposed to be .5" wider but all tires are made different. I assume backspacing on those wheels are 4.5" so I would think you're fine. Hopefully others will chime in.

I believe the back spacing is 4" because the rims are 0 offset which I believe it means that its centered in the width of the rim
 
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Anyone else fit 305/70/16 on 16x8 zero backspace on a stock 2nd gen slt?
 

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I have 305 70 16 on mine, I have a 3 in level but the only time I scrub is when the axle has flex like I'm going over a curb while turning. You should be fine as far as height because I have a lot of clearance between the top of my fender and my tire


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