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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Hiyas, Im new here. Just bought my wife a dodge ram 1500 4wd. It sits way up there. I was wondering if anyone has put 35's on a stock suspension?
I was looking at this combo from Jegs, Anyone know if it will fit? Thanks!!
Mickey Thompson Baja Radial MTX Tire
35' x 12.5'R - 15'LT

672-5556

Tire Overall Diameter: 35'
Load Range/Max Load: C/2555 lbs.
Tire Tread Width: 10.0'
Tire Section Width: 13.0'
Wheel Diameter: 15'
Required
Wheel Width: 8.5' - 10.0'
Tire Weight: 62 lbs.



With these 15"x10"




 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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33" are about as tall as you can get with no rubbing. I have 33"X12.50R15 on mine. You will have to have a little lift to get them on there. They would fit under the fender but when turning, they will scrub.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:06 PM
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you can run 35's stock, ( im going to be in about a week.) you have to get a insane amount of backspacing though so they will if. the its are going to stick out far past the body.

[IMG]local://upfiles/15914/9ABA7D4462C946879D7FF7D2B0646EEB.jpg[/IMG]
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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you can run 35's stock, ( im going to be in about a week.) you have to get a insane amount of backspacing though so they will if. the its are going to stick out far past the body.

[IMG]local://upfiles/15914/9ABA7D4462C946879D7FF7D2B0646EEB.jpg[/IMG]
I would like to see some up close pics of 35's on a stock truck (fully turned both ways) because I don't think there is no way in hell they are going to clear, no matter how much backspacing you get.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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I agree. My 33's come close when turned all the way. Take some pics when you're done. I want to see.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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I put 35's on mine, the back spacing on the wheels pushed the tires out a few inches. It is a sport and has the factory 2" lift. They looked sweet. Only problem was that when I tried to turn out of the driveway the tires hit the outside of the fender and I couldn't turn. I ended up putting a 3" body lift on so they could clear the fender. Funny thing is, when you measure the tires they are only 33" tall but they say 35" on the tire, so if they truly were 35's I don't think even with the extra 3" of lift they would fit.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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you can run 35's stock, ( im going to be in about a week.) you have to get a insane amount of backspacing though so they will if. the its are going to stick out far past the body.

[IMG]local://upfiles/15914/9ABA7D4462C946879D7FF7D2B0646EEB.jpg[/IMG]

we just had a big discussion on this on pavementsucks. it can be done. and did you steal turbo rams pic? [8D]
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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ORIGINAL: Tani1500

you can run 35's stock, ( im going to be in about a week.) you have to get a insane amount of backspacing though so they will if. the its are going to stick out far past the body.

[IMG]local://upfiles/15914/9ABA7D4462C946879D7FF7D2B0646EEB.jpg[/IMG]
That will get you in trouble in some areas and states with law enforcement...if the tires stick out past the fenders with no add-on flares. Just a warning to anyone thinking of doing it.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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Agree with Burning Rom, Highway Patrol loves to pull trucks over with big tires sticking out from the body with no flares or flaps on, so you may want to add them when you do your tires,been there and done that. For Tani1500...I'm still skeptical that you can get true 35's on it and not rub under full suspension compression without a lift tho. Just a side note, with the rims you will need to get for your tires to stick that far out you will eat up front wheel bearings alot quicker than you would with a rim with the proper backspacing and the front bearings are $215 per side at the dealer.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 04:47 AM
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I also say bs on the 35"s on a stock non offroad model. I have a 3" lift and 33"s and they rub on the plastic when you turn sharp and hit a slight bump at the same time. It's partially my backspacing but still. If the tires stick out that far it will rub badly on the plastic and corner of the truck you will have to do major cutting which looks half assed.

With the perfect backspacing and a 3" lift you might be able to pull it off but you really need a 5" one to clear them well.
 
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