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Before anyone jumps down my throat Im sure this has been asked before but I cannot find an answer...

 

I have a 2015 1500 WT that came with Bridgestone Dueler 255/70R17's which look very small and are wearing like crap in my opinion. I just recently had a PA inspection from Mr.Tire and they said I have 6/32 left which sounds decent but the tires don't look like they have that much. In the rain the back end notoriously kicks out under light throttle and spins pretty good whenever I try to speed up and pass etc. I know its a pickup and light in the back end but it seems a little excessive.

 

I bought the truck in January 2015 and have put around 17,5000 miles on it. Just wondering if its worth getting new tires before the winter, and what size. I do plan to put the 2" level on the front but I just want the wheel wells to look fuller.

 

Thoughts?

 

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I just put 275/70/18 on mine. A hair over 33" BFG KO2s

 

They fit fine. Just had to pull back the carpet wheel well liners an inch or so

 

Definitely fills the Wells better

 

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I just put 275/70/18 on mine. A hair over 33" BFG KO2s

 

They fit fine. Just had to pull back the carpet wheel well liners an inch or so

 

Definitely fills the Wells better

 

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Those look awesome! How is the ride with the KO2's?

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Too soon to tell. I got them on drove home, picked up the kid and went to work. I work a week away. So far they aren't super rough, definitely louder than goodyears but not like other all terrains I've had.

 

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I have been leaning towards getting them, but also considered Duratracks. I've just seen other people say the duratracks don't wear so well especially on pavement.

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I have been leaning towards getting them, but also considered Duratracks. I've just seen other people say the duratracks don't wear so well especially on pavement.

I have duratracs and can tell you they wear fast! they're also not true to size...I have 255/75/17 and they are 31.2" tall.

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Too soon to tell. I got them on drove home, picked up the kid and went to work. I work a week away. So far they aren't super rough, definitely louder than goodyears but not like other all terrains I've had.

 

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Good to know, I will stay away from them probably. Plus where I live a set of 4 275/70R17 bfgoodrich all-terrain t/a ko2's is less than $1000 which I think is pretty good. Considering somewhere quoted me $1400

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