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I running that size, but not on factory wheels (I'm on 17x8). The Falken Wildpeak AT3W shows a range of 7.5" - 9.0" for their 285x70R17 and 7.5" - 9.5" for their 285x75R17. I would think if they specified it, it would be appropriate to use.

I just saw that you replied. Is the parts list something you would share here or directly?

Is there any way to position the swivel so it can operate with the center console in? I picture opening the front door, sliding the seat fully forward, starting the swivel, and having to slide it rearward before it is complete... but I'm not out looking at the van right now.

I'm looking for some data points: What lug nuts do you have on your aftermarket aluminum rims? What amount of thread engagement do you get with them (how many turns until tight)? The reason I'm asking... I checked the stock lug nuts, and the [small] conical seat almost fully engages with the steel wheels (which means it will not have enough purchase on aluminum wheels). Also, the stock lug nuts have about 9.5 threads of thread engagement (which is the expected amount, so they would not get enough with aluminum rims, and standard conical lugs would not get enough engagement without longer studs). So, it seems to me that when getting aluminum wheels, you need to either: Get longer wheel studs, and standard conical seat lug nutsor Get "ET" (Extended Thread) lug nuts I can't seem to find ET lug nuts that are geared toward trucks (larger hex size, larger conical seat, larger diameter thread extension, etc.)... and I don't really want to replace my studs right now. So, I look forward to reading what others have used successfully. Thank you, Chris

I haven't weighed mine directly, but through rough weighing the wheels with tires and subtracting the manufacturer tire weight, I get: 40 lbs (For SL tires, which I think are the same). I'd be interested to get some real readings from someone with bare rims.

Oh, calculating gas mileage isn't that bad, the odometer is much more accurate than the speedometer. Check the specs for revolutions per mile, and figure out your ratio. Mine is 1.032 new:old. So, when I calculation my mileage, I do: (Distance in miles) * (1.032) / (Fuel volume in gallons). Now, I can't picture putting tires small enough to make a significant difference (Tires a full 1" shorter will only reduce your clearance by 0.5"). Maybe some suspension work (lowering via suspension) would be a better option.

Yes, the speedometer reading is tied to the rotational speed of the wheel, which will change when the wheels get bigger or smaller. You can use the tire height ratios to get a general estimate (A tire that is 3% taller will general read 3% lower on speed). The estimates don't always work because speedometers are not always an accurate representation in the first place.

Do your tires rub on your door at all? If not, can you measure the gap you have between the tires and the door?

The only components that are changed / added that are not supported by the suspension are the hubs and the cv-shafts. The hubs should be effectively the same, and you can consider approximately half of the cv shaft weight as un-sprung. I picture this being around 25 lbs of un-sprung weight in the front... so the majority of the weight added is sprung weight.

SKRUGS, awesome and informative pictures. I've learned a bunch just from those few posts. Did you receive any sort of parts list or instructions for repair? For example, if your hub bearing or CV shaft fails, do you have a record of the part you need, or do you have to order directly from the conversion company?

I got a response from Quigley. They said their front and rear ratios are matched (so the front is a 3.54 like the rear). The problem remains, I haven't found any example of AAM making a set of 3.54 gears for their 9.25 front differential. Anyone with a 4x4 willing to check it out to confirm?

I realize this is a really old thread, but I'm working on sensors tonight. The sensors are just mounted in keyed holes in the bumper. I would be inclined to setup mount points for the two center sensors on the bull bar, and extend the wiring. Then you could retain the functionality.

chphilo, Do you have a reference for when the Ram center bore got too small? I was under the impression they still had the same hub size in the past 10-15 years. I haven't tried fitting any yet, but I had been leaning that directly to try.

Fair enough. I'll send Quigley an email asking the ratio.

It didn't feel quite right asking the conversion companies directly for such details (It felt a little like asking a restaurant for their recipes).