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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Time for tires. 2006 not lifted. What is the largest 17" tire I can put on without lifting? Any suggestions.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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35x12.50/17. you will slightly rub, but ONLY at full lock of the steering wheel. but like i said, the rub is very slight.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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I just installed a set of Wild Country Radial XTX Sports LT285-70/17.
They are 8 Ply and not 10 ply. But they have a good pay load rating. They
carry 65psi and that makes them react and handle just like 10 ply's.
I made the mistake and went with a lighter 8 ply and they gave my truck the
death wobble.....they stayed on for 3 weeks or so and came off. Live and learn.
The Wild Country's look sharp and handle well.....that's my 2 cents!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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pro comp xtreme at's are the way to go... a 33" will fit np, a 35" might have an issue...
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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I have the 305/65/17 procomp xtreme ATs and have had absolutely no problem. They are roughly equal to 33x12.50s. Any bigger would likely rub at full turn or when flexing hard.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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my lift sequence and tires.
1- stock all around NO ISSUE
2- leveling kit with 35 1250 bfg muddersFender rub at lock hitting 8" bump. recovery mission of santa fe and suburban
3- 6" superlift with 35 1250 bfg mudders Because of offset of rims making contact with arid dam on front of outside tire.
4- 6" superlift with 315 70 R 17 procomp extreme mudders No issueswith contacting
5- 8" rize industries with 315 70 R 17 procomp extreme muddersNo issues with contact just looked funny
6- 8" rize with 37 1250 R17 Hankook Mt rT03 No contacting issues just stupidity slowing my trucks roll.

because of this I would not recommend any thing larger thana 33" tire on a 4" back spacing rim.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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I'm running 35x13.50x20 ProComp Extreme A/T with a 5.25" back spacing rim and its a little too big. No rubbing at full lock when you are on flat ground. The wheels are within 1/4" of the fender. Any bump and the wheels do rub.
 
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