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Bilstein level with 35s on stock wheels #2129134
08/10/16 12:17 AM
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After 50K miles it was time to put some new rubber on my 13 Ram. I am pleased with the results as it sits very level now and the tires are still under the truck without sticking out. There is a very, very minor rub in reverse while turning full lock left but I am considering a 1.5" body lift. The truck rides great and I have no regrets. The Firestone MTs look aggressive but are unbelievably quiet. With the window down the wind noise is more bothersome than any tire noise! Really happy with these tires so far. It still amazes me how these trucks can swallow up a 35" tire and make it look small. Here is the rundown and some pics.

Front: Bilsteins set to 2.8" max setting, Mevotech upper control arms

Rear: Bilsteins for stock length, Top Gun Customz 3/4" rear spring spacer, AirLift 1000 airbags (installed for towing purposes)

Tires: Firestone Destination M/Ts 35x12.5x20 on stock BigHorn 20" chrome clad wheels, no spacers





Re: Bilstein level with 35s on stock wheels [Re: BigEdsGarage] #2129265
08/10/16 08:02 AM
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Now that is great information and a nice looking truck. Great job!


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‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500
Re: Bilstein level with 35s on stock wheels [Re: BigEdsGarage] #2129404
08/10/16 12:54 PM
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Wow - I've never seen a 35" tire look so small.

Your truck looks great

Re: Bilstein level with 35s on stock wheels [Re: BigEdsGarage] #2129774
08/10/16 08:36 PM
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BigEd where is the minor rub?


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Re: Bilstein level with 35s on stock wheels [Re: BigEdsGarage] #2130181
08/11/16 11:26 AM
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Quote"The Firestone MTs look aggressive but are unbelievably quiet."

Wow those look great.
Thanks for sharing, that is just what I was looking for.


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Re: Bilstein level with 35s on stock wheels [Re: dfsmopars] #2130786
08/12/16 12:25 AM
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The rub is from the edge of the tire contacting the inner fender liner. It's only in reverse. My wheels are 8" wide, others are 9" depending on the model. There is no problem with the upper control arm clearance.

Re: Bilstein level with 35s on stock wheels [Re: BigEdsGarage] #2130893
08/12/16 07:48 AM
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Thanks. Again, nicely done.


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Re: Bilstein level with 35s on stock wheels [Re: BigEdsGarage] #2130937
08/12/16 10:38 AM
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Looks great. I have a 15 I would like to throw on some tires. Would you say 34" at 8" be a safer option for the rub and basically max out tire size for stock?

I hate tire road noise!!!!! I can't run to much of a cut because I run a gravel road.

Cheers Don.







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