2005 Power Wagon Tire Size

[Turbo Kidd]

O. K. , so I was at the local Dodge dealer on Sat. with my wife... . She wants a new Charger... . Bonus for me, so I'm down with it. I have an 03 2500HD 4x4 303/555, and I love it!!! However, I noticed a new 05 Power Wagon :--) Wow, what a nice truck! Too bad you can't get the Cummins. . Yet!?! I love the factory size this thing has. Now my question... ... .



The Power Wagon has BF Goodrich All Terrains 285x70x17 which have a diameter of 32. 8" compared to my stock BF Goodrich Rugged Trail 265x70x17 which have a diameter of 31. 5"... . Can I run the All Terrain 285x70x17's without rubbing? Please tell me I can! I asked the guys in the service department, and all I got was "Duh, I don't know?" I called a few tires places, and I have heard both yes and no. maybe the real Dodge experts here can help me? Thanks in advance for all of your input and/or feedback.



Thanks Again,

Turbo Kidd

 

[FDavid]

you can run up to a 305/70-17 with no rub

 

[mberry]

Shouldn't be a problem. Some people run 315's without rubbing and some do get some rub with them. 285's shouldn't rub in normal driving situations.

 

[AlexWV]

I have a 2" lift in the front but that shouldn't change anything as far as rubbing goes. So I will say nothing rubs with 285s. That Power Wagon is a nice look. I have 285s. I think 295s would be the perfect look. When these BFGs are done, I'm planning on getting a set of the 295 Nittos if they are not on intergalactic backorder come that time. Maybe there will be other 295s available by then. I hope so.

 

[nickleinonen]

i like many here have 315/70/17's under my truck. completely stock suspension in front, lowered 1" in rear [spacers relocated] and i have no rubbing... it is close with the molded front mudflaps, but it doesn't touch.

 

[MLimpert]

I have those tires with no other suspension mods. They fit perfectly with no rubbing even with the suspension flexed out pretty good.

 

[JCleary]

Before my Kore suspension my truck was stock other than BFG 285's. Never rubbed anything. They're the perfect size tire for a stock truck.

 

[kentkroeker]

Gents,



We recently had the pleasure of playing/hammering a Power Wagon - what a great truck!



We liked the truck so much we made a special web link for it -



http://koreperformance.com/power_wagon.htm



Don't quote me on this, but the unfortunate news is that it will probably never come equipped with a CTD. Evidently, the front axle won't hold up under the diesel's weight while locked. Additionally, there's not enough space for the anti-sway bar disconnect device and winch to fit with the diesel's intercooler.



Great truck, though. We did things with it we didn't think possible - like crawling straight up an 18" vertical embankment. The lockers and OE suspension are a superb combination for slow-speed off-road.



We love the Power Wagon.



Best Regards,



Kent Kroeker

 

[Turbo Kidd]

Well..... it seems the the jury is out, and that I can run the BF Goodrich All Terrain 285x70x17's on my stock 2500 4x4. I have 373's, will the tire size increase, change my performance much? How about fuel economy? Sorry to ask such dumb questions, but I don't know, and this seems to be the place for quick answers.

Thanks Again!

 

[JCleary]

Well..... it seems the the jury is out, and that I can run the BF Goodrich All Terrain 285x70x17's on my stock 2500 4x4. I have 373's, will the tire size increase, change my performance much? How about fuel economy? Sorry to ask such dumb questions, but I don't know, and this seems to be the place for quick answers.

Thanks Again!

Best fuel mileage I ever saw was 19. 6@70mph avg. with 285's (still stock).



Now I'm in the 16's usually. High 17's if I drive like granny.

 

[1Tufdsl]

I get around 15-16 mpg in town with around 19-20 mph hwy. I probably took a 1/2 to 3/4 mpg hit with the 285's but they look so much better than the stock Michelin's. I just got back from a trip to southwest Colorado pulling the trailer and I didn't really see any change in towing performance either (and stability was great!). I also averged about 11 mpg for the entire trip but I was pulling a little faster than I normally like to drive because some friends pulling there unit seemed to have a lead foot. :-laf



I have pic's of my 285's on the link in my sig.

 

[Matt400]

i like many here have 315/70/17's under my truck. completely stock suspension in front, lowered 1" in rear

Hey Nick, Got any pics of that?? Are you on stock wheels?