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I am having a very hard time trying to figure out if I can add bigger tires and wheels to my truck with out mods. Not to many folks out there have 05 2500 4x4 WT packages. My current size is 245/75/R16 and they are Load Range C. I just purchase the truck and looks like I have plenty of room for bigger tires in the wheel wells.

 

I was thinking of going to a 17" wheel and 265/70 or 75/R17 and Load range E. I don't want to lift the front. If I can't go to a 17" rim without mods then what is the biggest size 16" tire I can go with out mods?

 

I was thinking maybe a 285/70 or 75/R16. I plan to tow our 8900 pound TT, car trailer with 84 Cj, and I do mild off road aswell as lots of surf fishing. Not sure if it makes any difference but I have the WT and plow package...

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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You can definitely fit 265/70/17 or 265/75/16. You may have to change things to go any bigger, but those two will fit for sure. As far as the 265/75/17, they aren't all that common but you can get a few brands in that size; they will fit too.

 

Whatever you get, I'd recommend 10 ply tires, my truck only weighs 5400lbs and they were still a great upgrade for me. I went with Coopers and I really like them, the ride is great.

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Thanks, that's just what I needed to know. I was also looking @ the Coopers and I can't remember the site name. But had some pretty good reviews. I need a great all around tire that will do well just about everything. Towing to mild wheeling.

 

As for cranking I really didn't want to mod anything on the truck just as of yet. I really like how it sits but it just needs some more rubber to fill the holes as my wife puts it... :ughdance:

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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The 265's will work good for you then. Just about any all terrain should do the job, but most people's main concern is price... Mine were around $185 a tire.

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Well I bought this truck to do what I stated above so I don't mind the price for tires, wheels and other items that help with my needs. I was even looking for an 8.1 motor but couldn't snag one.

 

How many miles on your Coopers???

 

Thanks again for the tips... :thumbs:

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johnnyg123 Enthusiast

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i had a 2003 hd 2500 had the dealer crank the keys up a little when i bought it. ran 285 on it most of the time but would go to 265 on it for the winter. both sets were on stock wheels and was work truck model also

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Thanks. I am told I can run 285/16's without cranking. Is that true???

 

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KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks. I am told I can run 285/16's without cranking. Is that true??? Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

 

some GMT800 2500's sit at different heights.. if you had to crank them up a few turns its not a big deal. the keys are meant to be adjusted

Tulsa Tom Enthusiast

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I more like cranky. 2007 Classic 2500HD. I turned the adjusters about two turns to level the front to the rear. Didn't really affect the ride at all. Still stiff. :D

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workman482 Enthusiast

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I bought my 03 2500HD with 305/70r16 cooper discover stt on it. All the po did was trim the grey plastic under the bumper back from the fender well a bit. I didn't even notice the cut until he pointed it out. I have 285/75r16 bfg all terrain ko's on it now with no problem other then speedo being off. It's worth noting that the snow plow package installs a hd front suspension and hd axles on these trucks. I didn't find that out until researching the options my truck came with.

mkayler Enthusiast

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Side note if you plan on running any weight or towing make sure you get E class tires. The weight class C you have now will not cut it.

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