[PHC]

I have a stock 2005 limited with the 5.7 and dont want to make any modifications. I need a tire that is heavily puncture resistant and am having a hard time finding tires that both fit and meet that requirement. Seems like the 225/75/17s, load range E might fit the bill. Anyone know if they will fit?

[konarider94]

why so narrow? is that size even recommended for the stock wheel? factory is a 235 or 245

[PHC]

Thanks konarider - I'd be happy to stick with stock size, but I can't find any heavy duty tires in 245/65/17 or 235/65/17 (10-ply rated, load range E, etc). I'm ok with the skinny tire as it actually helps for sidewall punctures, which is the main issue where I am off-road. Light duty tires at best are flat by morning, or at worst get shredded in the field. Plus they are only 0.4" narrower than my current 235's.

I was looking at the GY Silent Armour LT225/75R17 specifies and approved rim width of 6"-7.5", so I think I'd be ok on the 17x7.5s

Any advice on heavy duty tires in the stock range would be helpful, or if anyone knows if the 225/75/17s will fit

Thanks!

[konarider94]

they will fit. i run 245/75-17 and the 225/75-17's will be narrower and shorter than those. i have the goodyear silent armors and they are very good.

edit: the bridgestone dueler revo 2 has some LT tires coming out this year. some of the sizes include 245/75-17 and 245/70-17 load range E. They will be expensive though.

[PHC]

konarider I like the tires you are running I just didn't think they would fit. You've had no fit issues with yours, and you didn't have to make any modifications?

[konarider94]

mine fit fine, i havent wheeled it yet so the suspension hasnt been really flexed but i have been driving on them for a while without any issues. i am still kind of considering a 2" lift but im doing fine without one

i didnt do anything other than the tires, no bolt cutting, no spacers, no pinch weld, no lift, and stock rims

[PHC]

Thanks, and thanks for the heads up on the Revos too - that could be a good option also