I did a search and found a few topics....non that talked about clearance.


Anyone running 315/75R16 on the stock rims?

I've seen 305's but never 315's

Did the 305's rub?

Without Some Sort Of Lift Yes.. Not Sure If Cranking T Bars Will Give You Enough Room, But I Dont Think So......dmaxallitech Wanna Take Over?

I know that the H2 tires and rims dont rub........315/70/17


I can only assume that a 305/75/16 or 315/75/16 would also clear....I have been wrong before though. :rolleyes:

I did a search and found a few topics....non that talked about clearance.


Anyone running 315/75R16 on the stock rims?Yes, I just put them on last week. I had 285-75-16's on stock wheels but burned them away when I got the predator. I decided to go with the Cooper Discovery ST in a 315-75-16 I had a one inch block in the back and the torsion bars cranked all the way, the tires rubbed on the air dam and the inner fender. I trimed the corner of the dam and the edge of the fenders and also tied them back with cable ties. No rubbing now, they look much better than the 285's but it definately slowed the truck down out of the hole. Thats ok though the preadator on 65hp will still smoke'm in 1st & 2nd:ro)

Yes, I just put them on last week. I had 285-75-16's on stock wheels but burned them away when I got the predator. I decided to go with the Cooper Discovery ST in a 315-75-16 I had a one inch block in the back and the torsion bars cranked all the way, the tires rubbed on the air dam and the inner fender. I trimed the corner of the dam and the edge of the fenders and also tied them back with cable ties. No rubbing now, they look much better than the 285's but it definately slowed the truck down out of the hole. Thats ok though the preadator on 65hp will still smoke'm in 1st & 2nd:ro)




What do you mean by 1 inch block in the rear.....1" of room around the tire?

What do you mean by 1 inch block in the rear.....1" of room around the tire? A one inch block is put under the leaf spring pack to lift the rear suspension of the truck one inch. You dont need it to fit the 315-75-16's, but when you crank the torsion bars all the way up the truck will sit slightly higher in the front. A one inch block in the back will keep the truck sitting a little higher in the back.

Those 305's rubbed on everything, including the sway bar when turned

Wow! You were able to put a set of 35's without a lift?! Do you have any pics. Thanks, Nick

Dont go to too tall of a tire if you are going to be pulling a heavy load on the interstate or you get a bad sway to them......

The 305-70-16's are wider than the 315-75-16's it just barely touches the sway bar when the wheel is turned all the way to the left. I have pictures, I just have to figure out how to get them on the forum. I have done about 10, 3in body lifts on chevy trucks and have fitted 315's on them with no problem. I compaired my D/A with a truck I recently lifted and thought I could fit them also, it required more trimming but they do fit. I will try to post some pictures.

ok, so what is everyone runnin on there h2 rims, just got a set of chrome ones and need tires. 285-70-17 or 305's?, i had read that the 315 will rub. How about a 295 as a comprimise?

email them to me....I will post them for ya



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email them to me....I will post them for ya



jdawson3@sc.rr.comYou should have mail,thank you very much

315's are a little big for stock rims

Dont go to too tall of a tire if you are going to be pulling a heavy load on the interstate or you get a bad sway to them......

not if ya do 20's. lol

not if ya do 20's. lol
here is 315's on 16x10's. but this is a 1/2 ton with 6" lift
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/snuffysmith/DSC00196.jpg

where did you get the 1" block?

The 305-70-16's are wider than the 315-75-16's it just barely touches the sway bar when the wheel is turned all the way to the left.
This is impossible.

305 is the tread width in mm so 315s are 10mm wider than the 305s.

A 305 is 12.0078 in wide at the tread.
A 315 is 12.4016 in wide at the tread.

What they measure out actually mounted is a different story. Assuming the same tire from the same manufacture a 315 will always be wider than a 305.

On the other hand putting such a tall and wide tire on such a narrow rim could effectively crown the tire so much that it changes its non-mounter dimensions conciderably.

Just for reference, a guy that works at Lynn Chevrolet in Waynesboro, Pa has a white 2500 HD gasser and he has 315's on stockers.

This is impossible.

305 is the tread width in mm so 315s are 10mm wider than the 305s.

A 305 is 12.0078 in wide at the tread.
A 315 is 12.4016 in wide at the tread.

What they measure out actually mounted is a different story. Assuming the same tire from the same manufacture a 315 will always be wider than a 305.

On the other hand putting such a tall and wide tire on such a narrow rim could effectively crown the tire so much that it changes its non-mounter dimensions conciderably.I stand corrected the 315-75-16 is wider than a 305-70-16, but 10mm is not going to make or break it on the stock wheels.

pics. of 315's on stock wheels, I will post some with better resolution this weekend but these will do for now.

pics. of 315's on stock wheels, I will post some with better resolution this weekend but these will do for now.
What brand of tires R U running and at what PSI (front and rear)???

Thanks

What brand of tires R U running and at what PSI (front and rear)???

ThanksThe tires are Cooper Dicoverer ST. I am running 40psi in the front and 35psi in the rear. Here are a couple more pics. I just took.

where did you get the 1" block?I got the blocks at Auto Zone. They are only about $20 bucks.

I got the blocks at Auto Zone. They are only about $20 bucks.
FYI if they are aluminium I would take them out immediately and replace them with a quality cast set or add-a-leaf. I have seen a few Al blocks crushed, cracked, and spit out on the highway when used on HD trucks.