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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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Hey guys, I have a 1977 Ford f100 with a 6 inch suspension lift and 3 inch body lift. I'm wondering if I can fit the 38x15.5 nitto mud grapplers or Toyo open country mt. Wut kinda backpacking would I need. Are the tires as big as they say they are. Thanks much!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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They should be able to fit. I've got a 4 inch suspension and a 2 inch body a can fit them
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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Do u know what kind of backspacing I would need for them not to rub at all?
 
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I've got 3 1/2
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Alright thanks man. BTW can that tire fit on a 18x9 wheel. Or should I go wider?
 
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