Tire options

SINBIN · 04-07-2008, 10:31 AM

I have an 05 CC with the 17"Steel Wheels. I've searched the forums for options on tire sizes and can't seem to figure out which sizes I can put on my 17" steelies. I need to replace tires soon but we just bought a house so doin this on the cheap. I thought about getting the 2.5" leveling kit but haven't yet.

So ? is.. what is the biggest I can put on without the kit?

how much bigger can I go with the kit?

Thanks

~c.. aka newbie.. aka SINBIN......

Ohh an the Titan is the best truck I have ever owned... Ford, Chevy and the POS Dodge can stay on the lot.

Juday · 04-07-2008, 10:45 AM

For non-lifted, it would be wise to stay around the 285/70/17 range. If you were to add the 2.5" leveling kit, I believe you can run a 35" tire. But, seeing as how you're on a budget, I'd just stick with the 285's (33").

crash2045 · 04-07-2008, 10:55 AM

I second that ^^^. One thing to consider if your on a budget is to go to all the tire shops and ask for a used set. I got a set of 33" Mickey Thompson ATZs with 85%-90% tread for 400 bucks. Not a bad deal considering new they cost $900.

SINBIN · 04-07-2008, 11:01 AM

OK.. theres a shop that has a set of Pro Comp 33 X 12.50 X 17 with 70% tread left.. will they rub in front? they are selling them for $55 per tire>

~SINBIN

crash2045 · 04-07-2008, 11:08 AM

shouldnt have a problem only concern Id have would be the mudflaps

BK19702 · 04-07-2008, 11:45 AM

Just double check the allowable rim width for that tire and others. Both the 17" steelie and 17" O/R rim measure the same width (7.5") which is why you should have no problem mounting 285/70/17's on a steelie. I was going to do that with mine, but I didn't want to sap my mileage too much (LOL!) and I didn't want my speedo to be off, so I opted with the Toyo's in my signature. For the record, I believe the biggest you could go, no leveling kit would be 295/70/17, but you may need to remove the mudflaps.

crash2045 · 04-07-2008, 11:58 AM

thats what ive understood as well

SINBIN · 04-07-2008, 03:01 PM

has anyone put 33 12.50 17 on a non lifted titan.. i went out and did a quick measurement and it looks really tight

crash2045 · 04-08-2008, 08:14 AM

a 295/70/17 is the same as a 33x12x17 and I no that itll fit. but that extra half inch might get ya, but i still think itll fit if you the pinch weld mod and u take of your mudflaps.