a freind of mine has a set of 17" wheels from a 2006 mega-cab for sale.... will they work on my 1999 2500?????? also whats the bigest tire that will fit with a 2" leveling kit on the front?????

 

Yes, they'll fit.

Some folks have gotten 35's (315's) to fit with only a 2inch leveling kit, others could only squeeze 295's in there.

With the 17inch wheels, I'd guess you could fit 315's.


phox

 

You should be able to run a 35x12.50 with a 2" leveling kit. One of my buddies does and the only time it rubs is at full lock and only about 1" of the outside of the tires rub...

 

I have 33/12.50/17 on centerline rims and they only rub at full lock. I also have the 2 inch leveling kit. Pics in the gallery of truck.

 

Do you happen to know the backspacing and offset on yours?

That can make a big difference in weather or not tires will rub. Especially with wider tires.

 

thanks for all yalls help

 

I'm running 35 12.5 17 M/T's on 17x9 RaceLines. No rubbing at all!!!! I'm not to sure of the back spacing. The wheels were originally for a H-2

EDIT: Oh yeah, I've only have a 2.5" leveling kit up front.

 

I got a great deal on four 3rd Gen 17" steel factory wheels.... off an 05, I believe. Bgt them for Drag Racing with 265's on them. They worked ok straight ahead but turned hard and seemed to bind up some. After adding Centramatic balancers with the 1/8" spacer they worked perfectly??
Don't know if all 3rd Gen wheels are the same?
315's will work with the 2" front lift. May have some rubbing at full over but nothing that can't be lived with.

RJ