I've been reading and have found the cool mod with adjust height simply by moving the plastic sensor arms. But I don't want to effect the factory lift. I'm just wondering if it's possible to go larger tires without changing the suspension. Has anyone looked into this ?
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I want to use the same tire just larger (due to seats). I wonder if they would fit at 315 70s.
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Many have put 315/70R17 size tires on their Rebel with no modifications and no problems at all. I plan on putting on that size if/when I ever have to replace the stock tires. It's when people are putting spacers/changing the offset that they are having issues with rubbing.
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35's will look pretty silly with no lift at all and will rub the inner plastic fender well at the rear of the front lower left corner on full lock left turn. 35's just fill up the wheel well to the point it looks stuffed. jmo
Does anyone know if you can go with a 20x9 rim with a 275 70r 20 and not have any issues with the air ride or rubbing on the tires? I want to switch out the stock 17's. I do a lot of highway miles to work up and back every day but don't like the way the stock tires feel at 70mph
It does not look "stuffed" at all.
In my opinion the factory tires look small. We put on the 35's and it looks the way it should have come.
Contrary to Roomraiders thoughts, there is no rub anywhere at any turn angle, at any suspension height.
Attached pic is in Normal mode. Sorry for the bad cellphone pic. 315/70/17 BFG KO2's
In my opinion the factory tires look small. We put on the 35's and it looks the way it should have come.
Contrary to Roomraiders thoughts, there is no rub anywhere at any turn angle, at any suspension height.
Attached pic is in Normal mode. Sorry for the bad cellphone pic. 315/70/17 BFG KO2's
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For what it's worth, I ran 275/65R20s (34.4" tire) on my old Sport's (no air suspension) stock 20s and had 0 problems. I thought it looked great, too. I'm considering that setup on my Rebel.
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Well I certainly didn't post for a debate about my experience with 35's on a Rebel.
I mounted Toyo R/T's 35/12.5/R17's which are true 35's not BFG's which are by far, no comparison.
The pic you posted is undeniably in OFFROAD mode, hence lifted. What does it look like after driving it over 25 mph and it drops down to normal mode?
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These are true 35's
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Not to argue, Roomraider, just wondering: Toyo sells the same series of tires in 315/70r17 and 35x12.5r17. That's a fairly close match, off only by about 1/4" on sidewall height and 1/4" in width. Makes me wonder if they aren't selling exactly the same tire but with different side labeling. Has anyone actually measure these tires in either size, or is everyone just working from Toyo's marketing?
I ask because others have pointed out before that tires are frequently off from manufacturers' specs.
I ask because others have pointed out before that tires are frequently off from manufacturers' specs.
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There are similar threads in the "other" Rebel forum about larger tires, too. This thread is about 35x12.5 Toyo RTs. You may want to read. The guy claims no rubbing except in entry/exit mode at full lock. And he provides photos.
New Toyo Open Country RT 35" Tires | Ram Rebel Forum
New Toyo Open Country RT 35" Tires | Ram Rebel Forum
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