Pat_H
Junior Member
Hello, I'm new to this forum and I'm sure I have a stupid set of questions.
I have an 07 D3500 4x4 diesel that has 165,000 miles on it. It's nearly completely stock and I've never done anything to the suspension. It may be the last one left on earth that retains a diesel particulate filter for that matter.
Anyhow, I've always put tires for offroad use on it, and it sees a fair amount of that. It's one of four Dodge trucks I've owned over the years, and one of three I currently own, and I've never been very happy with the clearance. It seems like I high center it on snow about once a year.
I've really thought about increasing the tire size. Most of the shops here will only go one size up, which only gains a half inch. I've pondered going to 35" tires.
So, here goes.
If I go to 35" tires, on the stock 17" rim, do I need a leveling kit or not? I've seen answers both ways.
Any reason to put on a leveling kit otherwise?
If I do that, keeping in mind that this truck will haul trailers and occasionally heavy stock trailers, what do I need to do about the rear end.
Any specific brand name recommendations?
If I increase tire sizes am I just messing something else up? I know that the gears will effectively be higher, but is it enough to really notice (it's a standard transmission).
Anything else I should consider but am not, as I don't know enough to ask?
I have an 07 D3500 4x4 diesel that has 165,000 miles on it. It's nearly completely stock and I've never done anything to the suspension. It may be the last one left on earth that retains a diesel particulate filter for that matter.
Anyhow, I've always put tires for offroad use on it, and it sees a fair amount of that. It's one of four Dodge trucks I've owned over the years, and one of three I currently own, and I've never been very happy with the clearance. It seems like I high center it on snow about once a year.
I've really thought about increasing the tire size. Most of the shops here will only go one size up, which only gains a half inch. I've pondered going to 35" tires.
So, here goes.
If I go to 35" tires, on the stock 17" rim, do I need a leveling kit or not? I've seen answers both ways.
Any reason to put on a leveling kit otherwise?
If I do that, keeping in mind that this truck will haul trailers and occasionally heavy stock trailers, what do I need to do about the rear end.
Any specific brand name recommendations?
If I increase tire sizes am I just messing something else up? I know that the gears will effectively be higher, but is it enough to really notice (it's a standard transmission).
Anything else I should consider but am not, as I don't know enough to ask?