Tire question? Need some help before I drop a grand. Very soon

[Polaraco]

On a 2wd no issues. I've run a 30" front and 38" rear before. Wasn't used in the road much but did some. Did it for the reason you're talking about to get the gear to hook up for me
Example look at other modified pulling trucks. Running very low up front and small tires. With the semi rear out back and 36 to 38" tall tractor tires that are 2 foot wide

Good info. Thanks
I tow and I don't see that as an issue. I have a good set of tires on the front, 265/70's So I think this may be the best solution. Go with a set of 285/75 in the rear and wear out the fronts. When @F350Cummins and I looked closely, there is only 2 fingers of clearance between the rear fender well and the edge of the tire in a hard turn. A 285/70 will just make it, as long as the body doesn't lean or the spring doesn't compress.

Now I am glad I raised the front and put in new springs a few years ago

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[9mgcb81]

Even on a 4wd you can run different sizes. If it's front and rear. I wouldn't do more than 1/2" maybe an 1" though with a 4x4 on the street

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[Polaraco]

Even on a 4wd you can run different sizes. If it's front and rear. I wouldn't do more than 1/2" maybe an 1" though with a 4x4 on the street

But only 4 X 4 is slippery conditions.

You have to clarify that for other readers. We have readers from Cummins Forum reading our stuff to get the right answers. They'd believe you could put 1200/22's on the rear and run 265's on the front. LOL

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[9mgcb81]

My old K5 Blazer blew a rear tire driving Illinois to Louisiana headed back to post. Middle of nowhere

15 inches of lift
38.5" swampers

Only choice was mounting a 31" tire a farmer gave me. Used his tractor to lift the rear and blew the tire on. Drove the remaining 90 miles looking at the sky going 45 mph

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[Polaraco]

My old K5 Blazer blew a rear tire driving Illinois to Louisiana headed back to post. Middle of nowhere

15 inches of lift
38.5" swampers

Only choice was mounting a 31" tire a farmer gave me. Used his tractor to lift the rear and blew the tire on. Drove the remaining 90 miles looking at the sky going 45 mph

Must be a marine. Learn to adapt. LOL
That's why I never went crazy with tires and rims.

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[Polaraco]

I'm still looking for opinions here

I forgot who talked about it earlier, but availability is an issue. I was leaning on going with larger rears by going with the 75 series, and leaving the stock size on the front.

I went up to see my buddy today. We sat for an hour going over the options and applying them to what I want to do. First of all, I have no need for a all terrain tire. All season or highway tread is all I need. Everything available in the 75 series has an aggressive tread. That and they are not everywhere like the 70 series is.

So! Here's the plan. Tell me if you disagree. We're thinking 285/70's in the rear. Then I can check for fitment in the front. If it fits in the front, then I can go all the way around.

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[9mgcb81]

Nitto Duro Grappler 285/75/17

If you want to try fitment of the 285/70 though that's worth trying out. Put them both on and turn to full lock see if they hit anything

If you're happy with them run the 70's

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[Polaraco]

Nitto Duro Grappler 285/75/17

If you want to try fitment of the 285/70 though that's worth trying out. Put them both on and turn to full lock see if they hit anything

If you're happy with them run the 70's

It's not what I really wanted, but it will have to do I guess.

The Nitto I am looking at has a mild tread on it. It looks almost highway

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[9mgcb81]

Are you looking for more of a performance style tire

Another one off the top of my head not sure without looking though I'd they have a 75. Firestone Transforce HT is a good tire not aggressive at all but excellent if you're wanting highway. I've run the AT

Mastercraft has some again not sure about 75. I've never run them

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[F350Cummins]

I have a newer set of transforces and I am so unimpressed by them its not funny. They arent like the old transforce tires on my dually

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