Re: Lift Kit and Tire Question...

From: John Neff (jndneff@texas.net)
Date: Wed Jan 09 2002 - 10:18:49 EST


I'm running 33X10.5X15 without a lift and the only rubbing I have is on the
front frame rails. If I take it off road, they will rub the body a bit when
compressed, but for street use, they don't rub.

I'm still working on getting the time to wash the truck so I can take
pictures.

John

>I installed a 2-inch body lift on my '98 and put 32's on like
>what you're planning. The overall diameter of the tire is not
>the primary concern (up to a point obviously), but the width.
>My 32 x 11.5's rub at full lock on the frame rails (no rubbing
>on the body). 33's would work, but I don't think you'd want to
>go with the 12.5" width without getting new rims with a better
>backspacing. If you could special order 33x11.5's or similiar
>odd size (note they will probably be more money), then you could
>go bigger without new rims.



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