New Tires

[STRALEY]

I have a 2000 Quad Cab. It came with 265/75/16 tires. I have it lifted and have 35/12. 50/16. 5 tires on different wheels. I's prefer going back to the stock wheel and would like to stay with a 315/75/16 or its equilivant 35/12. 50/16. Can the 315's fit the stock wheels safely? I have seen it on other trucks but didn't want to risk blowout of any kind.



Thanks in advance for info.



Ramm

 

[STRALEY]

Also, does anyone know if DC has the software that can re-program my taller tires? I went to local dealer AUG 2000 and they said nothing was availiable at the time. When my speedometer says 45 im going 45... . 55 is 55. 60 is 67, 65 is 73. 70 is 80. 90 is 105. Id just like to be a lil more accurate.



Ramm

 

[STRALEY]

one last time, while I have people writing info, where can I get the psycotty system. When I lifted truck it pulled airbox off fender a lil bit and I am gettin hot engine air. It would lower my EGT's IMO if I can get a different sys in there. Also with the pyscotty, does any water get in there when water is going into that area? is there a drain built in? maybe its a stupid question but I was just wondering.



Ramm

 

[Mick2500]

Ramm,

Lots of folks running 315X75X16 BFG's on the 4X4 QC. Do a search on wheels and tires. I have the 315's on the stock alloy 8in wheels.



Mick

 

[musclefixer]

From my prior experience in tire sales, and formerly being BFG certified, when you run a rim that is either too small for the tire, or on the lower size of the recommended rim width, you need to make sure you keep your inflation up, or risk knocking the tire off the bead (if you smack something hard) or wearing the center of the tire prematurely.

One trick I learned long ago for proper tire wear is to use a white tire stick (kinda like a white crayon) and make a big line across the tread on a couple of places on the tire, drive around the block, and then check to see if the line is wearing evenly. If the white is off the center only, drop a few pounds out of the tire. If the edges are only worn, (not too common) and the center still has white, then inflate the tire more.

Just pay attention to the recommended rim width to save yourself some bucks and be safe.

Sorry for the long post.

Jesse