Bigger tires

[MikeyB]

Had the Yokohama's mounted today, LT265/70/17.
Went up from the 255/65/17 on my 2 wheel drive.
Had installed one inch spacers several months ago and was fine with the stock size.
When new tires mounted, front rubbed both front crash bar and rear mud guard. Rubbed enough that it would have been a problem.
Before going crazy, I had them remove the front spacers, and, knock wood, front's fit and turn with no problem....about an inch clearance turning left and right.
I guess the spacers offset it enough to cause a problem.

Nice! I like how the Black lug nuts look too

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[Grumpaw]

Nice! I like how the Black lug nuts look too

Thanks....did that awhile ago when everyone started posting about the 2 piece OE lug nuts.

 

[philanderer]

Thanks....did that awhile ago when everyone started posting about the 2 piece OE lug nuts.

link to those? my first oil change and tire rotation is coming up soon and i might swap em out with those

 

[Grumpaw]

link to those? my first oil change and tire rotation is coming up soon and i might swap em out with those

Amazon.....
DPAccessories....#LCB3B6HE-BK04034. Set of 24 black acorn lug nuts....$43.00

 

[Grumpaw]

Here's some better pic's. Going a bit up-sized really filled out the wheel wells.
The tread pattern is a lot more aggressive than the pictures in the Yokohama add/description, pretty much a mild all terrain tire. But they track nice, and are pretty quiet...definately stiffer than stock Duelers even at 35 psi.

 

[RedDakooter05]

I have the same truck setup minus the step bars.
Good visual to see what my truck will look like with larger tires.

edit: Wonder if my front end wandering will stop with new/bigger tires too ?

 

[Grumpaw]

I have the same truck setup minus the step bars.
Good visual to see what my truck will look like with larger tires.

edit: Wonder if my front end wandering will stop with new/bigger tires too ?

Only have a few miles on them, but I did take it up on the x-way, ran it up to 75 mph. Tracked straight and true....lot better "feel" than the OE Duelers.

 

[BReeves61]

Had the Yokohama's mounted today, LT265/70/17.
Went up from the 255/65/17 on my 2 wheel drive.
Had installed one inch spacers several months ago and was fine with the stock size.
When new tires mounted, front rubbed both front crash bar and rear mud guard. Rubbed enough that it would have been a problem.
Before going crazy, I had them remove the front spacers, and, knock wood, front's fit and turn with no problem....about an inch clearance turning left and right.
I guess the spacers offset it enough to cause a problem.

drives like a new truck doesnt it? Mine does. Looks good

 

[BReeves61]

I have the same truck setup minus the step bars.
Good visual to see what my truck will look like with larger tires.

edit: Wonder if my front end wandering will stop with new/bigger tires too ?

It got rid of about 90% of the wandering on mine.

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