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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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i wanna put a set of tires on my truck that will sit a good 3 inches outside the fender (99 ram 1500) if anyone can give me the off set and whl tire size they used it wold be super cool......thx YALL
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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what width tires ya wanna run? If you just change the wheel backspacing, without changing tire width, you might just as well buy stock in the wheel bearing company of your choice, as you will be supporting them regularly.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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Yeah that much weight hanging off of those bearings is gonna end bad.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 01:38 AM
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whats your point of reference middle top of fender or the molding line, my spare tires stick out a good bit and have just shy of 3.5" of bs on a 15x10 rim with 12.5" wide tires
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