New truck...looking at new tires...

[Huskerman]

So, I finally broke down and bought a new 2500 shortbox. I called the local Les Schwabs to see about getting BFG 285's installed with a 2 inch leveler. He said that 285's are currently 4-6 weeks out and offered to give me a killer deal on the 315's.



My question is, will 315's be too big for just a 2 inch leveling kit? Will they even fit on the stock wheels? Is it true that the bigger tires are destroying ball joints? Do dealerships charge for the computer re-calibration? Finally, how big a fuel hit am I going to take?





Thanks in advance.



Shawn



Edited to correct 314 to 315. I have NO idea what I was thinking when I typed that.

 

[CLAYTON]

You mean 315's? Some people rub and some dont... it's kind of a random thing. Mine with a level kit will rub at full turn going up a driveway. You might get a little rubbing at a little under full turn.

 

[SHyans]

I'm with Clayton.

I see BFG 315's on most of the similar rigs I see around town.

I'd say DC is using the bigger tires as a scapegoat for the ball joint debacle.

I'm sure the mpg will decrease a bit. I put mine on right away so I have no comparision to the stock Michelins. Keep 'em inflated and carry on. Check around on price before you commit to your killer deal.

 

[gonehuntingagain]

Check with Costco, they sell BFG's too. We can always put the 2" spacer on at a later time.



Alan

 

[nickleinonen]

the 315/70's will fit with no spacer kit and no/very little rubbing on stock wheels. with the spacer lift, they shouldn't rub ever... i've got the 315's under mine with no lift... on stock wheels... no rubbing

 

[Huskerman]

We???

You used the term "WE" Alan. Don't you mean YOU while I watch??? :--) At least that's how it usually works.



Shawn

 

[Huskerman]

Done

Well, this is what she looks like. I am very pleased.



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Thanks for the advice. Glad I went with the 315's.



Shawn

 

[CLAYTON]

Looks great

 

[SHyans]

Very Cool. It goes well with the house.

(Get a big nasty chrome exhaust tip!)

 

[WRStrong]

Very good looking rig. I would be interested in your opinion after a few thousand miles. I went with 285s but might be convinced to go with 315s next time. I don't have step bars yet tho' and it's already a climb for my wife and little girl to get in. 315s would make it an inch higher right?



thanks

 

[EBottema]

315's will rub during good offroading even with spacers