Largest tire size for cucv m1008 stock vehicle

[Jersey4x4]

This is kinda off topic but still the same. I have a M1008 and need tires soon like tomorrow. I will be using it to tow and need the E rated tires so who makes an E rated mud tire in a 32 or 33 radial? what are you guys running on yours. I will not be adding a lift so the 33 is as big as I can go or possibly a 305/70r16 or 16.5 or 17 in wheel Thanks

 

[ultim8gamr]

a friend of mine has 35" Toyo Open Country MTs that are E rated and he really likes em, tows a horse trailer all the time. i might go with Toyos because of their towing capacity and they sound like a good tire. I'm sure they make a 33" tire be sure to check them out. a friend of mine has an 84 blazer stock with 33"s and only had to pound the inner fender well in slightly (probably not needed for daily driving). if you're not needing a ton of articulation you should be fine.
John

 

[Starlight]

Thanks for all the input guys. Went with the 285/75's in the Buck Shot. Good looking tire at a great price. Now, how to get pictures on here?

 

[IRWFO]

Looks real good.

 

[hndrsonj]

I wouldn't imagine you could get over 33's without a lift?

 

[Starlight]

Looked like I was going to have to trim a bit with anything bigger. This will be a camp rig loaded with kids so I'm hoping this will do. Anyone out there with an antenna for sale ? Thanks again for all the help. Capt.T

 

[ojsdna744]

Great looking rig!!
I just went with 33x10.50x15s for my M1009. They kept the stock look, but gave me a little lower rpms @ highway speeds and another inch of ground clearance. And of course, just like you, no trimming of the fenders.

 

[Starlight]

Like to see pics if you can Colonel. This truck will stay in Canada but I was toying with the idea of bidding on a M1009 for winter project.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

I ran 285's without any problems. And that was withe the saggy front springs. With new fronts springs you should be able to run those tires without any problems. I suspect that 305's would fit without any issues with new factory height springs.

 

[Starlight]

I agree but I'm happy with the 285's in the BuckShot tire. Keeps a stock look. We're making this a "safari" vehicle for kids in Nova Scotia. Looking fwd. to getting it there. thanks forall the help, Capt. T P.S. I'll put some pics up when canvas is in place.

 

[Armada]

That is one nice looking truck, Starlight! I really like the color scheme and the attention to detail. Great work!

 

[Starlight]

Thanks man. I'll shoot some more shots when canvas goes on this week. She's a lot of fun and should be great for hauling kids around the "ranch"

 

[maddawg308]

That's one of the best looking M1008s I have ever seen!

 

[Starlight]

Thanks Mike. Top is being finished today. Making as much like a "Safari" vehicle as possible. Don't want my Canadian buddies getting all rowed up seeing an American military vehicle in their midst. Should have pictures this eve. thanks again , T

 

[Starlight]

I hope I'm able to load these shots of the new canvas work done on back.

 

[ultim8gamr]

It looks good. Who made the canvas? was it a custom deal?

 

[Starlight]

Yes, A buddy of mine is in the marine canvas industry. He put it all together for me. Does much better on the road than I had imagined. Jim Tyson's "Marine Canvas Specialists" 561-722-1279. We're here in West Palm Beach, Florida

 

[AJMBLAZER]

That looks very similar to the canvas back they had for these. Did you base it on that design?

 

[Starlight]

Yes, I was trying to keep the stock look with a few changes to make things work a bit better.

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Cool. I've been thinking about looking for one of those setups instead of a conventional civvy "topper".