Tire Size?

[ThankfulLutheran]

I currently have stock 275X70X18 Firestone tires on my truck. I would like to put a 295X70X18 tires on the stock rims. Will they fit safely and without rubbing? Thanks for any feedback you may give me!

 

[johanh13]

Should fit just fine, I ran a 35x12.50r18 on my stock wheels on my previous Ram. I only rubbed on the radius arms at full lock. However the 295/70r18 is a bit shorter (maybe 1/4 to 1/2") and the tread is at least 1/2" narrower. I my humble opinion, should work just fine...

 

[MADDOG95]

I did a tire, wheel & level kit upgrade last year and went with 285/75R18 tires. I chose those as they gave me the height I wanted on the front.

Here are a few pictures showing the differences between a stock 275/70, a 295/70 & the 285/75 size I used. The comparisons provide dimensions and speedometer errors that may be useful to you.

I don't know if you'd see rub with either of the larger sizes without a level kit, but I suspect you won't.

275/70 vs. 295/70:



275/70 vs. 285/75:



Here is my truck stock, then with the tire, wheel & level kit upgrade.

Before:



After:

 

[ThankfulLutheran]

I did a tire, wheel & level kit upgrade last year and went with 285/75R18 tires. I chose those as they gave me the height I wanted on the front.

Here are a few pictures showing the differences between a stock 275/70, a 295/70 & the 285/75 size I used. The comparisons provide dimensions and speedometer errors that may be useful to you.

I don't know if you'd see rub with either of the larger sizes without a level kit, but I suspect you won't.

275/70 vs. 295/70:

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275/70 vs. 285/75:

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Here is my truck stock, then with the tire, wheel & level kit upgrade.

Before:

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After:

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Thanks so much for taking the time to post the diagram. It was a big help!

 

[ErikTheRed]

285/75R18 here too, I like the look a lot better than the 295/70 and they fit fine without any rubbing. I did a 1" front spring lift to level the truck, but even without it no rubbing.