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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 07:02 AM
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i have a 1981 f 150. i am going to lift it 6 inches. i was wondering if a 37x12.50x15 would fit without rubbing like crazy? if not, how much more will i have to go? i will be using 15x10 rims.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 08:09 AM
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36 x 14.5 r 15 is the biggest the ntw chart shows for a 81 f150 4x4 with a 6'' lift, with a side note of, Boggers and Thornbirds will rub radius arms on full turns.

BTW they do need the 15x10 rims like you said you'd use.

Hope that helps!
 
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 03:02 PM
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tire question

Look at my pictures, I have 6" on my '81 with 35x12.5 Thornbirds (on 8" rims). The tire actually only measures about 33.5 inches tall, so it depends on how tall that tire really is. I haven't ever rubbed a tire on my fender, but with 37's I bet you would.

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