Wheels and Tires?

[Bolt]

16.5's don't have a safety bead. 15's won't fit your rotors, and the load ratings aren't too great.

16's and 17s are where you need to be. Any bigger and the tires cost big bucks.

 

[KYmxracer52]

Amen to that. It's just unbelievable how much a tire price jumps from a 17" rim to a 20". Less tire, but a whole lot more price.

 

[Millman]

I ran 305/70 R 16 with no issues at all.

What rim size did you run? 16x8 or 16x10...I reviewed the tire I am interested in and it states Rim Width Range 8 - 9.5 inches.

 

[big_rooster]

Ran those on my stock rims now i have 16x10 weld stone crushers with 35's

 

[Millman]

Ran those on my stock rims now i have 16x10 weld stone crushers with 35's

Stock Rim was 16 x 7 right?

 

[Whata250]

You not only have to watch size. But some brands after you pass about a 285/75/16 will drop to a C rating. You really need a D or E with the weight of the diesel.

 

[Millman]

You not only have to watch size. But some brands after you pass about a 285/75/16 will drop to a C rating. You really need a D or E with the weight of the diesel.

All this information has been very essential in locating and deciding on the right tire and wheel combo to go with.

I've narrowed it down again. Here is what I've come up with taking Diesel Rotor size, no lift, load rating, price in tire, and tire compatibility into consideration.

Pro Comp Mud Terrain 33x12.50R17 on MT's Classic II 17x9 8lug 170mm 5" backspace

 

[fgtex]

Pro Comp Mud Terrain 33x12.50R17 on MT's Classic II 17x9 8lug 170mm 5" backspace

My memory escapes me now. If the '04 has leaf springs, the 5" backspacing is too much. No more that 4.5" I believe. Smarter people with more sleep will correct me!

 

[Millman]

My memory escapes me now. If the '04 has leaf springs, the 5" backspacing is too much. No more that 4.5" I believe. Smarter people with more sleep will correct me!

From my research positive backspacing moves the wheel/tire away from the leaf springs/out and negative would move the wheel in toward the leafs springs.

Anyone else have insight regarding backspacing?

 

[fgtex]

Backspacing is measured one way. Offset can be + or -. Backspacing is the distance between the mating surface of the wheel to the edge of the wheel.

How to measure backspacing.