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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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these 215s aren't really doing it for me.. Whats the largest tire you guys have run on the stock size 15 inch steel wheels without rubbing?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Default RE: largest tire on a 2wd?

Stock I had 29in. if you can put a body kit and front spacers. you can fit 31s.
The body kit is cheep and easy to install. It says for 4wheel drive only but I have put it on my 2wd. just need a steering shaft extion.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku
You can buy coil sping spacers. get 2. 1for on top and 1 on the bottom. These realy cheep and easy to install
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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I have 235/75 on my 15's. They rub a little at maximimum deviation in reverse. It is only rubbing on the rubber guards... and as long as I don't crank the wheel in reverse, I don't have any problems.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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I got 30s on mine they rubb a little when i turn sharp but no biggy!
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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Default RE: largest tire on a 2wd?

I had 235/75-15's on mine at one point, and they only rubbed a lil bit.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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i have stock 235/75/r15 on mine and there is no rubbing at all
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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I have some firestone 235/75Rs and they only rub when I max the wheel on either side but thats only temp because they dont rub anymore
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 03:21 AM
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I would say with like a 225/60 because 235/75 rub and you kinda have to make wide turns...thats why i have 235/75 out back with 215/75 up front but my suspension is pretty worn out with 174k and could be just mine it rubs on
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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Could be cuz I just replaced all four of my shocks with monroe's sensi-trac shocks all around, but the springs do seem to sag a lil. Mine did run when I first got them but not anymore and I noticed a huge difference in traction in the snow, it was amazing.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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Default RE: largest tire on a 2wd?

wider tires will shoot your gas mileage down the toilet. Im running 225/75/15 on my '90 2wd and it went from 20mpg to 16mpg.
 
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