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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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Hey, I need help with figuring out wheels/tires for my '08 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 big horn...I want to put on some mickey thompson baja claw radial 33's...but I don't know how to make sure I have compatable wheels, what do I need to look for? Also does anyone know how much of a lift I would need to get to fit 35's? I would much rather have 35's but I think I read that they don't fit if you don't lift your truck, does anyone know if they would fit with the big horn package? I'm looking for wheels that are pedominately black...any help would be great, especially if you have pics with baja claws on...thanks a lot
 
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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If you want to run 35's and you have a 4x4, you can get away with just a leveling kit on it, it will be pretty stuffed though. As far as compatibility, you're probably going to want to get a wheel with 4.5 backspace, that'll be your biggest concern with the tires fitting.

Here's a pic of my 18" XD Monsters, with 35 Toyo MT's for size reference, and for an idea for your wheels

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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CreativeOffroad
If you want to run 35's and you have a 4x4, you can get away with just a leveling kit on it, it will be pretty stuffed though. As far as compatibility, you're probably going to want to get a wheel with 4.5 backspace, that'll be your biggest concern with the tires fitting.

Here's a pic of my 18" XD Monsters, with 35 Toyo MT's for size reference, and for an idea for your wheels

Your wheel and tire combo are sick, very nice. You think you could get 37's on without any cutting?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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Your wheel and tire combo are sick, very nice. You think you could get 37's on without any cutting?
I agree man, those wheels are really nice looking
 
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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friggin sweet^^^
 
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by draco8494
friggin sweet^^^
I second that!

Where'd you get those rims?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dedogg
Your wheel and tire combo are sick, very nice. You think you could get 37's on without any cutting?
Unfortunately no, need a little bit more lift for 37's, probably 'cause its a 2wd.

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I second that!
Where'd you get those rims?
I ordered them through a local shop. You can get them on 4wheelparts.com though.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 05:25 AM
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Hey, thanks a lot, very nice btw, thats actually almost the same look i'm going for...i've heard that as far as the warranty is concerned you can get away with a leveling kit but you cannot lift your truck, do you know if thats correct? also, with the 4X4 and a leveling kit you said it would look stuffed but would there be any rubbing? Lastly how do i check to make sure the wheel has 4.5 backspacing? thanks a lot
 
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