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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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hey guys, does anyone have any pics of how much they had to cut their fenders so big tires wouldnt rub? I have 6 inches of lift and im looking to get 35s or 36s
I want to get a set of newer rims. probly 15x8 or 16x8 to replace the 15x6. I found some 2 in wheel spacer/adapters on ebay that should keep some things from rubbing in the front, but I know the taller tire will rub the fenders
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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Well this probley wont help to much being that i only have 33"'s with eagle alloy rims but this is what I cut I probley need to pound it in more for more clearance but they don't rub at all in either direction.

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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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thx, do you have a pic looking straight at the side of the tire?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Here are some of mine. I have 33x12.5 r15s. I now can fit 35s. But I push my truck hard and I the front axle can only handle so much So I dont want to keep a little on the safe side. And I dont feel like changing the gear ratios. I cut them when I didn't have the suspention lift.





 

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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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thx Crazy, did you have to trim the front of the front fender too? anything trimmed by the back wheels?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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The front side cleared completely! The back too.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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thx!
 
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