Ill effects from 35s?

[Drewhenry]

Are there any ill effects such as compromised driveline angles or steering problems or braking issues, rubbing... etc, that will cause me to have major headaches if I put 35 inch tires on my truck. I saw some Parnelli Jones tires on a truck in a parking lot(owner absent) and am interested in getting a set. I tow rarely but do occasionally(once a month) load close to 3200lbs of granite slabs in the bed. Anybody else who has done this? Your experiences and lessons will be most appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[ENafziger]

No ill effects on my '06. Without a leveling kit, 35's will rub slightly on the upper control arms when turning sharply. The larger tires actually smoothed out the ride alot, and I like the higher effective gear ratio it gave. I say go for it!

 

[TWork]

I've been running 35s on my 2005 3500 for about 20k miles now. No issues whatsoever. ENafziger is correct that you'll get some rubbing. I did the leveling kit and still occasionally get some rubbing.



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[grfraz]

My 04. 5 rolled off the lot with BFG 35's, I am now running a 35" ProComp Extreme A/T's, and I've never had any ill effects from either set.

 

[DAWG-1]

How do you like the Pro Comp extreme A/Ts compared to the BFGs? Is the Extreme A/Ts E rated tires? I am thinking about going to these when my Toyo MT tires wear out. Thanks, Sam.

 

[grfraz]

Yes, the ProComps Extremes are E rated, and I love them. You can see pics in my readers gallery.

They balanced real well and the ride great, I run 50 psi front and 40 psi rear. (tire pressures) I don't haul anything but @$$ Oo. so I don't need all that air back there.

 

[rossiride]

I put 35's on my 03 a week after I picked it up (new) and have 50,000 miles on it now. Am going to try the 37" Procomp Extreme A/T as soon as tehy show up. Ran BFG's in the summer and Procomp A/T's in the winter. Going to tweak lift for 3/4 to 1 1/2" more when they get here after I see how they fit with 5. 25" backspaced wheels.