Mounting 305/70R 16 Duratracs on 7.5" rim width??

[JUPITERH3T]

The recommended rim width for a 305/70R 16 Duratrac is 8"-9.5". The factory rim width is 7.5". Anyone else running 305/70R 16's on factory wheels? 4-Wheel parts said there's nothing to worry about. My Hummer dealership thinks the truck will ride horrible.....Looking for some feedback..

 

[jakesz28]

Nothing to worry about. You won't be the first or last to do it.

 

[alrock]

That's the size tire I have on my rims - no issues, other than women getting naked and laying across the hood of the truck.

 

[Pappibri]

That's the size tire I have on my rims - no issues, other than women getting naked and laying across the hood of the truck.

Man, I need me to get me some of them tires if that is the reaction that you get....:wink:

 

[cgalpha08]

Man, I need me to get me some of them tires if that is the reaction that you get....:wink:

That's what im sayin haha

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[Portager]

That's the size tire I have on my rims - no issues, other than women getting naked and laying across the hood of the truck.

I have Cooper STT 315/75R16 which have a recommended width of 8" to 10", but I have them on 7.5" wide rims with no problem. Except the naked women want to ride in my lap! Then my wife gets jealous and I end up sleeping in the garage.

 

[08SolarFlareH3]

Like, everyone else said you won't have an issue. The recommended rim width for my 315/75R16's is 10" and have no issues with a 7.5" rim.


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[Xlr8n]

Just don't go with 245 75's in P-metric street tread, or you'll end up with naked men lying across the hood of your truck.....YIKES!

 

[JUPITERH3T]

Tires are mounted and look/ride great! No rubbing at all lock to lock. I'll shoot some pictures and post them..

 

[alrock]

Don't forget the pics of the naked women that are suddenly attracted to your truck.

 

[JUPITERH3T]

Don't forget the pics of the naked women that are suddenly attracted to your truck.

These DuraTracs are quiet!!!....I think that's why the naked women are sneaking up on the truck....heck, I woke up with a pickup bed full of em!! lmao!!

 

[08H3]

I struggled with that too. The H3 is my wife's daily driver and I didn't want to do anything I felt even remotely compromised her safety. I went ahead with 315-75's and have never had any issue.

 

[JUPITERH3T]

I struggled with that too. The H3 is my wife's daily driver and I didn't want to do anything I felt even remotely compromised her safety. I went ahead with 315-75's and have never had any issue.

I really wanted the 315's but didn't want to kill my accelleration and towing ability (I have a 28' Checkmate with twin outoboards) or gas mileage. The 305's were the identicle diameter as the factory 285's; just 2" wider so I knew I wouldn't hurt the drivetrain..

 

[ATLibo]

I really wanted the 315's but didn't want to kill my accelleration and towing ability (I have a 28' Checkmate with twin outoboards) or gas mileage. The 305's were the identicle diameter as the factory 285's; just 2" wider so I knew I wouldn't hurt the drivetrain..

only owned my '06 for a few weeks.. the 305's ride solid. just drove to the OBX in NC 1300miles roundtrip. no issues. including beach driving.

 

[Pappibri]

Tires are mounted and look/ride great! No rubbing at all lock to lock. I'll shoot some pictures and post them..

What happened to the pictures... Seeing is believing.. :roll:

 

[mkmcgreg]

I agree because this is the fact set up I am thinking when it's time for new tires. Mine is a daily driver and can't pull my self to get 315's