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37" tire suggestions

Old Jun 17, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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Trying to find a good AT 37" tire to fit on my stock rims, Tire rack had a few but do you guys know of any other good places that would have what I am looking for?

Would like something that will last a while.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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You own a 2500?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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What size would your stock rims be? Ive got 36'' ATs but my rims are bigger than yours.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Sorry, 04 1500. 17 inch rims
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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You are going to run into issues. Not even discussing the problems that tires over 35" cause to CV axles (assuming your a 4x4) and other front end components, the tire width is going to cause a problem on your stock wheels without wheel spacers (further adding to the strain the 37s will put on the front end) or a wheel with a sufficient offset and backspacing (which the stockers do NOT have). Normal width on a tire that size is gonna be 12.5" or more...
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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^^^^ Not to mention they just won't fit unless you have atleast a 3" body and a leveling kit to boot. Plus 35's look too crammed in stock fenders with a level kit. 37's wouldn't fit and would look ridiculous.
Like said, you need a descent lift to run 37's.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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3" body and level kit are in the plans, the kit is on it's way but still need to order the body kit. Won't be changing the tires out for a bit, If they won't fit on the stock rims I guess I have to do some rim shopping, and gear shopping.

What is the total average cost of 4:56 gears front and rear + install? I assume a dealer can install them.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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I just got quoted 400-450 to swap my gears and LSD
 
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I just got quoted 400-450 to swap my gears and LSD


Not for front and rear diff you didn't!

Dealer will charge you book rate. Prob gonna be around $1200 just for labor not including any parts.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by dirtydog
Not for front and rear diff you didn't!

Dealer will charge you book rate. Prob gonna be around $1200 just for labor not including any parts.
Yeah, sry, just for the rear. I have a 2wd.
 
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