Will 265/70R17 look too small?

[Full Curl Ram]

2014 Bighorn 4x4 leveled. I'm running the factory 20 inch wheels but picked up a set of Rebel 17 inch wheels - always been a fan of the 17's. I was originally thinking of putting 285/70R17's on but am considering 265/70r17 for more clearance for chains. My concern is that they are going to look too small. What you think? Anyone have pix with a leveled truck? Thanks.

 

[pacofortacos]

That was a stock option on the trucks.
It is only 1.5" shorter than your stock 20's but slightly narrower.
I don't think you will notice it too much as you will have more sidewall vs. the 20's

Have you run chains with the 20's? If so, the 285/70/17 is the same size as the stock 275/60/20's - well almost the 17's are a hair shorter with a 1/2" wider section and a slightly narrower tread vs. stock 20's.

 

[392DevilDog]

I just swapped this size from my 3rd gen to my 4th Gen 2500

I am happy with the results. They are definitely smaller than the 275/70r18 that are stock...but with the more aggressive tread they look better.

 

[hodge-xj]

Stock 265, 70, 17 with a 2.5 level. If you go into my build I have a picture with the clearance I had inside the wheel well and there is plenty of clearance fore and aft of the tire for clearance at the bumper and fender after I upgraded to 285 70s. Now, i would be a bit leery of chains clearing the upper control arm on a 285 wide and stock offset wheels. That might get tight.

You can always run a 255/80/17 which is a metric 33 as well as a 33x10.5 which I know kenda carries the new RT in.

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[Eng_alvarado90]

This is my truck before and after I put a 1.5" leveling kit with the stock 265 70 R17 size. I've upgraded to 255 75 R17 since, not that it made much of a difference but the stock tires were due for replacement

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[kmrtnsn]

Go with 285/70R17, that's what's on my Rebel wheeled SLT.

 

[BriamH]

Here's mine with 285 70 R17

 

[ram1500rsm]

265/70/17 will look smaller for sure. You should be able to manage chains with the factory 285/70/17 on those wheels but you will need to space out the wheels. i've read Rebels have an issue with chains rubbing the rear brake lines, You can see why

 

[Full Curl Ram]

265/70/17 will look smaller for sure. You should be able to manage chains with the factory 285/70/17 on those wheels but you will need to space out the wheels. i've read Rebels have an issue with chains rubbing the rear brake lines, You can see why

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What size spacers are needed for adequate chain clearance? Also do you need to get the front aligned when you put on and take off spacers?

 

[ram1500rsm]

What size spacers are needed for adequate chain clearance? Also do you need to get the front aligned when you put on and take off spacers?

That's a good question, from Rebel forum most seems to do the 1.5" ones but they also have a leveled front.

 

[Full Curl Ram]

That's a good question, from Rebel forum most seems to do the 1.5" ones but they also have a leveled front.

Mine is leveled as well. I did some digging and 1.5 seems to be popular.