Pics of Dually Tires

SCDually · 12-22-2008, 08:14 PM

I'm trying to decide what size tire to put on my '09 DRW 3500. I plan to level the front end and replace the stock rims, but I do not plan any lift in the rear. I was thinking of 265/70R17's, but would like to get an idea of what the rear end would look like. Anyone on here have a new body style Dually with bigger tires that could post a pic of the rear axle?

I'd like to get an idea of how much (if any) the tires are likely to stick out from under the back fenders.

I was thinking of 17x7 rims; any thoughts about width or brand of rim?

**Nor-Cal Nick** · 12-22-2008, 10:31 PM

You can look at my link in my sig. The thread show my truck first leveled and 295's. With factory wheels.

Nemo · 12-22-2008, 10:34 PM

Id ligsen to Nor-Cal Nick... Knows his Sh*t.

-Nemo

**KSL667** · 12-22-2008, 10:56 PM

nor-cal, that is one bad-a$$ dually

**TYREBOYZ_DEMAXIN** · 12-23-2008, 05:43 AM

well first off its gonna be extremely hard finding a wider dually wheel then a 6.5"
also if you run the 265's you will want/need to run sacers but if your going bigger and wider do the 285-70R17 right away and make her look realy good..some of my thoughts

**Nor-Cal Nick** · 12-23-2008, 08:26 AM

Yea..All the wheels on the duallys I have seen are pretty much only 6.5". That's what I have now.

2004duramaxLB7 · 12-23-2008, 08:35 AM

got the same on mine, running 265 with a 2 1/2 inch rear spacer

SCDually · 12-23-2008, 06:37 PM

Thanks for the info. I like the look of 2004duramaxLB7's rig, I'll probably start off with 265's; but now you have me thinking about going wider right off the bat. Since the production line is shut down through January, I'll have plenty of time to change my mind a million times before I have to actually pick a tire size.

Nor-Cal; that is a sweet looking rig.

I'm glad you pointed out that dually rims are all the same width before I asked for wider rims at the shop and looked like a complete idiot

**Nor-Cal Nick** · 12-23-2008, 06:49 PM

Thanks man...

They more than likely would have not known either

2004duramaxLB7 · 12-23-2008, 07:29 PM

this is the best pic i got as of now. havent had good enough weather to get the truck washed up and out for a photo shoot...

12-22-2008, 08:14 PM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
SCDually Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 104	Pics of Dually Tires I'm trying to decide what size tire to put on my '09 DRW 3500. I plan to level the front end and replace the stock rims, but I do not plan any lift in the rear. I was thinking of 265/70R17's, but would like to get an idea of what the rear end would look like. Anyone on here have a new body style Dually with bigger tires that could post a pic of the rear axle? I'd like to get an idea of how much (if any) the tires are likely to stick out from under the back fenders. I was thinking of 17x7 rims; any thoughts about width or brand of rim? __________________ 2009 GMC 3500 Dually 4x4; Leveling Kit, Titan Fuel Tank, Sprayed Bedliner, Firestone Airbags, BFG 265/70R17 on stock rims Former: 1995 GMC Sierra K1500

12-22-2008, 10:31 PM	eBay Motors #2 (permalink)
Nor-Cal Nick Suspension Consultant Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Livermore Ca. Posts: 2,829	You can look at my link in my sig. The thread show my truck first leveled and 295's. With factory wheels. __________________ Please visit our web site for PRODUCT INFO, PRICES & CONTACT INFO: http://norcaltruck.com/ Click here for FORUM SPECIALS - Also "LIKE" us on - Facebook.com or "SUBSCRIBE" to our YouTube.com

12-22-2008, 10:34 PM	eBay Motors #3 (permalink)
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12-23-2008, 05:43 AM	eBay Motors #5 (permalink)
TYREBOYZ_DEMAXIN Diesel Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Barnesville OH Posts: 7,654	well first off its gonna be extremely hard finding a wider dually wheel then a 6.5" also if you run the 265's you will want/need to run sacers but if your going bigger and wider do the 285-70R17 right away and make her look realy good..some of my thoughts __________________ Project, Rogue Budget(Workstock Puller) 2006 GMC 2500HD, Stock Motor, EFILive by me, Billet 63 VVT, Motorsport Stroker CP3, 20% Nzls, ProFab Manis n Uppipes, BD IC, Hot Pipe IC, ProFab Y-Bridge, lots of other goodies

12-23-2008, 08:26 AM	eBay Motors #6 (permalink)
Nor-Cal Nick Suspension Consultant Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Livermore Ca. Posts: 2,829	Yea..All the wheels on the duallys I have seen are pretty much only 6.5". That's what I have now. __________________ Please visit our web site for PRODUCT INFO, PRICES & CONTACT INFO: http://norcaltruck.com/ Click here for FORUM SPECIALS - Also "LIKE" us on - Facebook.com or "SUBSCRIBE" to our YouTube.com

12-23-2008, 08:35 AM	eBay Motors #7 (permalink)
2004duramaxLB7 DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Franklin,Indiana Posts: 3,265	got the same on mine, running 265 with a 2 1/2 inch rear spacer __________________ 2005 GMC 2500 LLY Crew cab long bed 4x4..bone stock for now.

12-23-2008, 06:37 PM	eBay Motors #8 (permalink)
SCDually Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 104	Thanks for the info. I like the look of 2004duramaxLB7's rig, I'll probably start off with 265's; but now you have me thinking about going wider right off the bat. Since the production line is shut down through January, I'll have plenty of time to change my mind a million times before I have to actually pick a tire size. Nor-Cal; that is a sweet looking rig. I'm glad you pointed out that dually rims are all the same width before I asked for wider rims at the shop and looked like a complete idiot __________________ 2009 GMC 3500 Dually 4x4; Leveling Kit, Titan Fuel Tank, Sprayed Bedliner, Firestone Airbags, BFG 265/70R17 on stock rims Former: 1995 GMC Sierra K1500

12-23-2008, 06:49 PM	eBay Motors #9 (permalink)
Nor-Cal Nick Suspension Consultant Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Livermore Ca. Posts: 2,829	Thanks man... They more than likely would have not known either __________________ Please visit our web site for PRODUCT INFO, PRICES & CONTACT INFO: http://norcaltruck.com/ Click here for FORUM SPECIALS - Also "LIKE" us on - Facebook.com or "SUBSCRIBE" to our YouTube.com

12-23-2008, 07:29 PM	eBay Motors #10 (permalink)
2004duramaxLB7 DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Franklin,Indiana Posts: 3,265	this is the best pic i got as of now. havent had good enough weather to get the truck washed up and out for a photo shoot... __________________ 2005 GMC 2500 LLY Crew cab long bed 4x4..bone stock for now.

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