2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission tire size 99 2500 4x4 stock

[VHolloway]

what is the best size tire for my 99 2500 4x4 it's stock

we like the BFG AT or the bfg mud tires

the truck is not lifted

what size tire will look good and bring down my RPM's it has a 4;10 in it with AT transmission

thanks

 

[dieselmn]

285/75/16 look good and will clear everything with no lift.

 

[GCurrie]

I have the LT285/75R16 and I wouldn't go any smaller. Smaller tires would be lost in the wheel wells.

 

[RNelson]

I consulted with the guys at 4Wheel Parts here in Denver when they had their show last summer. For stock suspension systems, the BFG A/Ts in LT285/75/16 is the way to go. Any larger and you will get some rubbing of the tire against the suspension parts when you turn hard. I've been running these since Oct. Need to watch your speed though as your speedometer will be off (around 10%) with the larger tire size. I found that when my speedometer said 55, I was actually going about 60 (according to my hand held GPS).

 

[NWest]

What wheels do you have on it? I've got the chrome wheels on my '99 2500 4x4, and they are so narrow, I didn't feel comfortable with the 285, so I put 255/85R16's on instead (BFG MT's). They look and drive great, although with the 3. 54 rear end, I'm a little bit slower off the line.

 

[DKarvwnaris]

I consulted with the guys at 4Wheel Parts here in Denver when they had their show last summer. Are you sure 4 wheel hackers didn't try to upsell you the 315's and recommend "minor" trimming? After working for them for several years, I have found the only time their salesmen are giving accurate information is when their lips are SHUT, anything for a sale you know.

For stock suspension systems, the BFG A/Ts in LT285/75/16 is the way to go. Any larger and you will get some rubbing of the tire against the suspension parts when you turn hard. I've been running these since Oct. Need to watch your speed though as your speedometer will be off (around 10%) with the larger tire size. I found that when my speedometer said 55, I was actually going about 60 (according to my hand held GPS). My speedo is off by 5 or 7 mph as well. progressively worse as the speed increases. 80 on the dash is 88 on the road As per Georgia Patrols GPS :{

I have 285 75 r16's on my '96 with no complaints in its last 100,000 miles on the odometer. (total over 270,000 now). I get a little nervous with a gooseneck behind it, but found reasonable speed and slow curves keep the sidewall roll to a minimum.

I ran 315's for a little while, they were all terrain's, but they scuffed whenever the wheel was turning and I was approaching a driveway curb or parking lot speed bump etc. Way too much side roll with my stock chrome rims to even think about a fifth wheel/gooseneck hookup.

 

[VHolloway]

where is the cheapest place to get the bfg mt tires

thanks vaughn