Off Roading What tires fit on 3500 4x4

[TXCTD]

I have a 2002 3500 4x4. I was wondering if a BFG MT 255/85 R16 will fit on the stock rims. Will there be a problem with the duals rubbing each other in the back? I want a little bit taller tire, but can't find one that isn't wider as well. Any help is appreciated.

 

[SOOT]

I have 235/85/16 on mine and there is less than half and inch with them at 80psi and a load.



I don't think 255's will fit.

 

[TXCTD]

Yeah that is what I figured. Thanks for the response.

 

[willyslover]

255's might fit ok as the back spacing is deeper on the 01. 5's up

the old rigs can go to 235 from 215. . so my guess is the new rigs can go 255's from 235's

 

[Pit Bull]

Tim the toolman, has 255/85/16's on his 3500 4x4. I think it is a 01. Send him a PM, he will let you know all about it. I don't think he had to modify anything.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

No Prob's Rubbing (Even Loaded)

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[TXCTD]

Now you done it

all right, after seeing that pic I definitely need a set of those. I always thought bfg's were gonna look funny on my truck, but they look damn good on yours. Thanks for the help.

 

[Goddard]

how much taller are the 255's vs 235?

 

[JohnMcIntyre]

Another alternative perhaps?

You might want to also consider the 19. 5 inch Rickson setup (225/70R). I have these rims on my 2001 3500 4x4 (see truck profile below for full details) wearing Yokohama TY303 rubber and am well pleased

 

[TXCTD]

I would love to switch to some 19. 5's but the funds will not allow it. So stop trying to pressure me into buying more stuff that I already want. You guys already got me to start bombing when I said I wasn't going too.





Goddard, 255's are 1. 34" taller and 0. 78" wider than 235's if you do the math, but on a truck am not real sure if those numbers hold up. I'm guessing mounted on the same wheels, you will get an inch of height and an inch of width.

 

[o_mccarroll]

The actual dimensions of the tire are not what the math would tell you, of course...



Aaron - Both Randy and I have the 255/85R16 Mud Terrains on our 2500's. I measured the actual dimensions, and they're about 31. 5"-32" tall by about 9. 5"-10" wide installed. Hope that helps.



Otis.

 

[Kilby]

Back in '97, I put 255/85's (approx 33x10) BFG MT's on my dually with stock rims. Because of the amount of weight I was constantly carrying, I chose to add a 1. 5" spacer to make sure the tires don't rub. I now run 285x75 (approx 33x11. 25 different brand tire) and still have plenty of clearance. The spacers have never been a problem and I've maxed (overloaded actually) the trucks carrying capacity a few times without problems. Just thought I'd mention the spacers incase you haven't thought of it.

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