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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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Will 36x15.50 tires fit on stock 2004 with 20" rims? On a truck with just a leveling kit?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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15.5 is too wide for stock 9" wide wheels. Also the backspacing on stock wheels will cause them to rub when turning. 36" tall tires might be to big with just a level as well
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Ain't happening, not on a height nor width standpoint.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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no way. my 12.5s are pushing the limit w a 9in rim
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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nope...aint gonna happen...not with the wheels u got. your gonna need a new set of wheels, then after u get a new set the for sure they'll fit with a leveling kit on
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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Gonna need more than just a level kit if you go over more than speed bumps.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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yea 36's are pretty big for just a level.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JDG103
nope...aint gonna happen...not with the wheels u got. your gonna need a new set of wheels, then after u get a new set the for sure they'll fit with a leveling kit on
I dont know about that. He will rub pretty bad I think
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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With a 36" tall tire, 15.5 is very wide. Even on a smaller 33" tire, you would have some rubbing with that wide of a tire not to mention you need atleast a 10" wide wheel if not 11" for a 15.5" wide tire.
36x12.5x20's rub with a level and proper backspacing. Add 3" of width and you will rub alot with a tall tire. You need to go smaller in diameter to clear.
35x13.5x20 is probably the biggest tire you can get away with minor rubbing.
 

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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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nah he will fit a 36" tire pretty snug, but yes he is goin to need a 10" wide wheel. but the wheel is goin to need a big negative offset. cuz im runnin 35" on my stock 4x4 suspension with no rubbin and no problems
 
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