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Old 03-08-2011, 09:21 AM
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if you want to use stock wheels without spacers and you dont mind about trimming inner fender well

265 75 15 with just leveling kit

255 85 16 with bodylift ( it was rubbing bad against frame on stock wheels with 1/4 spacer with 285 75 16)

http://www.intercotire.com/tires.php?id=11&g=1

oops 265 75 16
 
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I have not bought the wheels yet. Should I get 15" rims or 16" rims?
 
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to use 15'' you need to grind down the front caliper a little
and the rear should fit right on. only 2 peoples in this forum did it...

15'' tires are alot cheeper if wou are willing to grind your calipers.

i did it on my car to use drag slicks 15'' grind down smooth and you would never know its been grinded..paint it after!
 
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Looks like I'll go with the 16" rim & just see what size tire I can get on it. I really appreciate all your help. I can't wait to get my truck done.
 
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so you order the 397S complete kit from rough country???

front and rear + shocks 199$???
 
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Originally Posted by Dakkkota
so you order the 397S complete kit from rough country???

front and rear + shocks 199$???
I actually ordered from another company, I forget the name of them right now but it's the 2.5" spacers for the front & 1.5" blocks with u bolts for the rear for $160 shipped.
 
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Originally Posted by Rusty513
I called Rough Country & they said they don't sell a kit for my truck but I did find other companies that do. I think I'm going with a 2" block in the rear & a leveling kit for the front & maybe I'll be able to get 31's on it

u cant fit 31's on stock
 
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Ok, so here's what I'm doing, 2.5" spacers in the front & 1.5" blocks in the rear & I'm buying new 16" rims that are 8" wide. What's the biggest size tire I can get on here without rubbing or anything?
 
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Originally Posted by Rusty513
Ok, so here's what I'm doing, 2.5" spacers in the front & 1.5" blocks in the rear & I'm buying new 16" rims that are 8" wide. What's the biggest size tire I can get on here without rubbing or anything?
Offset is really important 16x8 0offset is what you need... if they stick out more than this you will have rubbing issues..and do you mind trimming plastic inside fenderwell?

im using this


36840116x8215-5.54-7/16+03,100401214
 
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