best 2.5" lift for less than $1000

My BFG AT 275s measure 31" on the ground and 32" on the spare. Was planning 315 Duratracs, but that may be more tire than I want in reality.

For the OP, what size lift do I need. Doesn't sound like I should listen to anyone here. :D:D

Dont get upset, just try and listen to these guys. There is alot of experience hiding here.
 
Clem319 said:
Mine are about 33.5's, not a big deal. I went ahead and bumped the psi up to 80 in each tire. Now I have 35's ď‘Ť
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Now that is funny right there. I just aired up the neighbors tire to 80 psi. No really. Heavy truck tire on his 3/4 ton.
 
I already had tire envy, but now I don't know what to think. It all lies, lies I tell you....:grayno:
 
Great! I have 285s and wanted to go up to 35s and was looking at 315s. I have 3.8at with 4.88s. Thinking 305s might be the max?.also still have d30:(
 
Rmcroslin said:
Well i learned something from this. I knew inch sized tires ran small, but didnt realize they run that small. I didn't realize a 315 metric was closer to a small 37". Maybe I need to pay more attention. :)
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Warebear said:
Ha same here. I just wish I could hit the trails with these experienced guys, that would learn me real good.
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Took a step away from this thread for awhile and came back and reread it. I am with these two guys who I quoted. I had no idea and I do apologize Eddie. So now that I realized I am ignorant to tire size I guess I need to get that squared away before I worry about lift size.

I had thought a 315/70R17 was equivelent to a 35x12.50. Am I correct in that you are saying a 315/70R17 is actually equal to a 37x12.50? If This isn't correct I am going to have to ask if you would please dumb it down for me. Here is my new interpretation of what I think you are telling me:

315/70R17 = 37x12.50
305/70R17 = 35x12.50???
285/70R17 = 34x??

And so on?

To where my inturpritation was:

315/70R17 = 35x12.50
305/70R17 = 34x12.50
285/70R17 = 33x12

I think this gets confusing due to tire calculators telling you what the actual metric tire measures out to and the standard 33x12.50 has been read that the tire is a 33" tall tire instead of being a actual 32.

I think I'm starting to confuse myself.
 
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Warebear said:
Oh for the sizes, I have no idea how to tire, so just wait for one of the noble ones to come back.
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x2. I just bought small ones. That way, no issues. Lol. In all seriousness, i think the confusion comes from ego heads w no experience that just jaw about how their pickup truck is on 44s. What they dont say is that if they hit a speed bump too fast, itll rip their whole quarter panel off. bottom line, dont shoot for a number. Form should follow function.
 
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