I don't know what to do...I've read just about every post about rims and tires and can't make up my mind.... Should I get bigger tires for my stock 17 ...

Grzhoper1 · by **Grzhoper1** [OP] » Apr 04 2012, 3:47am

I don't know what to do...I've read just about every post about rims and tires and can't make up my mind.... Should I get bigger tires for my stock 17 rims, or get 18" rims? Any thoughts?

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longears · by **longears** » Apr 04 2012, 3:50am

go with the 18 inch rims

tcarr25 · by **tcarr25** » Apr 04 2012, 3:51am

It comes down to if you want more rim or more tire. You also have to think tires are going to be cheaper for 17's.

Grzhoper1 · by **Grzhoper1** [OP] » Apr 04 2012, 3:54am

Sorry I have one more question..would I need a leveling kit if I went with 18's? It seems like only 1/2 tons need them?? I dunno..any advice appreciated

Grzhoper1 · by **Grzhoper1** [OP] » Apr 04 2012, 3:56am

I'm not worried to much about price ( my brother is manager at TP). I just wanted something bigger to fill up the space. Right now it looks like I have Lego wheels!

Grzhoper1 · by **Grzhoper1** [OP] » Apr 04 2012, 3:57am

So could I put on like a 285/17?

tcarr25 · by **tcarr25** » Apr 04 2012, 4:01am

The 18 inch rim won't require a leveling kit nothing requires a leveling kit for even 20's. Size i'm not 100% sure but i would guess 285/65/18's. Which is max on a 1/2 ton with a leveling kit and no trimming.

Grzhoper1 · by **Grzhoper1** [OP] » Apr 04 2012, 4:04am

I have a 3/4 ton. Are the specs the same?

tcarr25 · by **tcarr25** » Apr 04 2012, 4:08am

I know the 3/4 tons sit higher but since mines only a 1/2 ton i'm not sure about tire size. I know on my 04 gmc 2500hd I had the torsion bars cranked with 285/75/16's and they fit fine.

Grzhoper1 · by **Grzhoper1** [OP] » Apr 04 2012, 4:12am

Could I do that myself? Crank the torsion bar?

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