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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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In the spring I'm looking into a lift with some bigger tire and wheels to go with it. I kinda want to go with either a 33X11.5 or 35X12.5. However I would like to get the smallest lift possible with one of these combinations as I dont't want my truck too much higher.(I like its current ride height.) As far as the tire goes what tires have been good to you. I'm looking for something along the lines of an all-terrain. I had BFGoodwrench All-Terrains on my jeep and I had no complaints with them. They're also on a buddys truck and have held up extremely well for him too. For the rims I had Mickey Thompson Classic Locks. I want something similar to these wheels but in the 8 lug pattern to fit the truck. Also maybe a polished rim with a black bead-lock or vise versa. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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Well is your truck a 2wd or 4wd?
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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It's 4WD.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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you can probably fit the 35's under if you do a 2" leveling kit on the front end.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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Then you can fit 33s now and with it leveled 35s should be easy.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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he said 8 lug so im guessing 2500? People stick 35s under there stock on 4x4s, with a 2in level you can fit 35s for sure with enough backspacing for 12.5in wide

I like the BFG A/Ts but some people have gripes. The favorites around here are Cooper Zeon, Nitto Terra Grappler, and Mickey Thompson ATZ. I have heard good thing about General Grabbers also, and those are a bit cheaper.

theres a ton of rims out there, most popular are either Moto metals, Mickey Thompsons, or KMC. KMC makes the best looking rims out of the three IMO.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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That's correct it is a 2500. I'm planning on going with the BFGoodwrench All-Terrains with the Mickey Thompson Classic Locks. I choose to go with a 35X12.5 with a 17X8 or 17X8.5 inch rim. However I'm not sure about the lug spacing and width of the rim when it comes to ordering the rims and tires. Also with a 12.5 wide tire the plastic wheel well covers in the rear, do they need to be removed? Which brand leveling kit would you recommend. I tried to post some pics to help but they exceeded the size limit. Thanks for the help guys and sorry about all 5,000 questions and I'm sure I'll come back with more and wonder why i forgot them this time.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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Wow that was fast forgot to ask how will 33X11.5 fit with a stock suspension. Will the plastic wheel well covers need to be removed? Also for both size tires are spacers required? I think that's all for now, thanks!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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i wouldnt drive it without the wheel liners. You will sling dirt and water up in the PDC and other electrical conections that are above it and protected by it.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Ok would it need to be trimmed for the tire though?
 
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