Max Tire Size with 2.5" Level and 17" Methods - No Cutting

[drunkonunleaded]

Dropped the truck off for a 2.5" MotoFab level as I need new tires and my Bilstein 6112 kit is still on backorder.

 

Looking to see what is the biggest tire I can fit with the level and Methods in a 17x8.5 ET 0.  Looking at the BFG KO2s in a 295/70, 305/65, or 317/70.  I'm ok with rubbing on or trimming of any plastic, slight rub on the fenders, or some hammer work.  Michigan winters and road salt prohibit me from cutting metal lest I want to be purchasing a new truck in 3 years due to rust.

[pokismoki]

33" is where the limits are on stock set up. after this your chasing upgrade after upgrade when you exceed 33"$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Edited August 23, 2022 by pokismoki

[drunkonunleaded]

What's your definition of stock?  I don't consider a leveling kit and aftermarket wheels to be necessarily stock.  Or are you referring to stock as "without cutting"?

[pokismoki]

using all factory parts is stock. no aftermarket to replace the oem parts. leveling kit is about as far as i would go on stock parts, after a level kit you MIGHT need to start tuning [upgrading] other components to work correctly or safely

Edited August 24, 2022 by pokismoki

[drunkonunleaded]

Updating this in case someone in the future has a similar question and is unable to find concrete information.

 

The 295/70/17 BFGs on a 17x8.5 ET0 will fit with slight rub at full lock on the fender liner.  315s, per our trial fitment, would likely need some massaging of the pinch weld at the very least.

 

 

https://i.imgur.com/9sfkXx3.jpg

 

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Edited September 9, 2022 by drunkonunleaded