The 305 Challenge

DownhomeVA · September 28, 2007

That's on a 16 x 8 inch rim.

Just wanted some opinions!

This will help me get a bearing on what I'm about to get into...

Thanks!

wellinghurst · September 28, 2007

What size wheels? Someone correct me, but regardless you'll have to trim/raise something. I am thinking they will fit with a serious T-bar crank and some trimming as long as your wheels allow it. It is amazing how tires "fit" different with different sized wheels.

DownhomeVA · September 28, 2007

16" wheels, and i BELIEVE the rims are 8 wide

wellinghurst · September 28, 2007

16" wheels, and i BELIEVE the rims are 8 wide

The wheels on the picture? Looks like you have 265s or 285s now? The only thing that may keep you from 305's is the chrome part on the front bumper. You can trim everything else if needed, but its hard to get around steel. Mine pictured has 16x8 wheels with 285s and they barely clear the front bumper now when steering. I only turned my bars a couple of turns, but I think you'll need more than just that. The easiest and cheapest may be to just get an aftermarket bumper rather than messing with the suspension and ride quality.

Ranger · September 28, 2007

Alternatively I have heard that you can loosen the bumper bolts and slide it forward a bit.

DownhomeVA · September 29, 2007

Thanks!

The tires on there right now are 265/75.

Not getting a ton of voting activity on this poll are we?

Draenor · September 29, 2007

Thanks!

The tires on there right now are 265/75.

Not getting a ton of voting activity on this poll are we?

Not trying to bust ya bubble, but its been discussed a hundred times already, do a search.

DownhomeVA · September 30, 2007

Oh I realize it's a pretty common topic. I thought the poll might inspire some folks- just click and move on!

Ryno · September 30, 2007

If I see one more BS thread on tire sizing/ fitment, I'm gonna puke. You can SEARCH for a reason.

DownhomeVA · September 30, 2007

Duly noted.

BigJayDogg3 · September 30, 2007

I really don't see what the big deal is. That is what a forum is. A discussion. I'm sure you have had the same basic conversation with several people. His specific application may differ from someone elses. IMO if you just don't want to be bothered by reposts, ignore them and move on. You don't have to read the post, nor do you have to reply. Sorry for the rant Sean.

onac255 · September 30, 2007

I really don't see what the big deal is. That is what a forum is. A discussion. I'm sure you have had the same basic conversation with several people. His specific application may differ from someone elses. IMO if you just don't want to be bothered by reposts, ignore them and move on. You don't have to read the post, nor do you have to reply. Sorry for the rant Sean.

Exactly. Couldn't have said it any better.

DownhomeVA · October 1, 2007

Hey, no harm no foul. I figured I'd get a little of that since it's a frequent topic. Thanks guys.

921500Z71 · October 2, 2007

Trim and crank. crank alot it might just be worth it to get a leveling kit. I did fit 315's on my half ton with new keys and cranking the t-bars. However its an older body style so it doesnt help out to much but the tires were on a 16x8 rim without to much bulging so you should be ok on rim width.

BigJayDogg3 · October 7, 2007

***Thread jack alert***

Ivan, how loud is your exhaust, is it loud just for the sake of being loud, or does it have a nice rich tone to it? I'm asking because I'm looking into a truck similar to yours, and it would help if I knew what to expect after the exhaust mod.