lockbox Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 I have Dodge Ram 1500 series i am very unhappy with the 16 rims and the 275RX 16 on the truck they look to small for the truck to small looking in the wheel wells . plus i am looking for a better ride on the beach. how big can i go by (changing the rims and the tires). i do not want low profile tires. saying that how big without touching anything when i turn or hit bumps. also will it change my speedometer reading when driving . can it hurt the tranny or rear end. thank you Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo67 Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I had a 2001 with factory 17's. Without any mods (lift etc.) I put 315 AT's on. The only problem was if you turned the wheel all the way, the tires would rub a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinO67 Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Hey Bob heres mine with factory 20's. She rides great but i am in the market to do some mods as well. I would think that you could get at least 17's on there. Why not try and search your year on the big site (eb) and see what comes up. I did that and about 30 different sets came up. You could also try a tire shop, they should be able to tell you right away, maybe even fit some on there to see how they look. Keep us informed, would love to see it with new shoes and rubber... LIBBA #1347 Eat, Sleep and Fish !!!!! I practice C&R 99% of the time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiderunr Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 I'm running 265's on my 2001, and it's plenty of tire. The stockers were 245's and they were just too small. If you have 3.55 gears, or lower, the larger tire will cause the truck to strain when starting from a standstill and cause more wear, and a loss of performance. Stick with what works. Jim C.LIBBA - MSA - ASC' You can tune a piano, but you can't Tuna fish" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockbox Posted May 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 thanks for the help . i found out i can go to 18 inch rims so i will see where this leads me. i will let you know thanks again Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMacLeod Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 I had a 1998 and ran 285s on stock 16" rims. Ran great and no rub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockbox Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 thank you all. i will see what i can get . The rims can get pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockbox Posted July 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 i am putting on 285 75 R16 on. new Rims Black steel i went cheap. i am on the beach to much to purchase expensive Rims. 16 by 8 inch rims tomorrow a new pair of shoes On. thank you all again for your input it did help. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charleston Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 I had a 1998 and ran 285s on stock 16" rims. Ran great and no rub. Â I remember that day. Seems to me there was a coyote in the story. I am old but I'm slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMacLeod Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 I remember that day. Seems to me there was a coyote in the story. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockbox Posted July 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 well my 8 inch Rims and tires were put on today . Wow! it changed the look of my truck alot . i am very pleased.when the steering wheel is turned all the way there way a slight rub . it was cut and turned around she is fine now. I love the way the truck looks. thank you guys for the in site it did help. in the next few days i will post a photo and a glimpse of the lockbox Thanks again Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockbox Posted August 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Thanks for all the help again. Here are some photo's of my truck with the new rims and rubber. The last photo is to make sure that my stuff stays in my Lockbox by the way I am the old guy in the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamming snizz69 Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Thanks for all the help again. Here are some photo's of my truck with the new rims and rubber. The last photo is to make sure that my stuff stays in my Lockbox by the way I am the old guy in the picture. Â Â Sweet looking truck lock!! is it 2wd or 4wd? I have the same truck. If your truck was green they would be the same LOL I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickm Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Nice looking truck, I like those rims on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockbox Posted August 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Sweet looking truck lock!! is it 2wd or 4wd? I have the same truck. If your truck was green they would be the same LOL Â Â she is of course a 4 by 4. she got old but so did i. she still runs great. i would keep her if i won lotto. til she dies I love my Ram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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