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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 10:57 AM
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i put a 3.5 in. fabtech performance lift on my 98 f150 ext cab. i am about ready to go buy my rims and tires. i am looking at some 15x10 mickey thompson classic 2 wheels and i want to run 33x10.50s, maybe the bfg's. i was wondering if the 33's will fit and if yall know any place where i can find wheels and tires for cheap
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 11:11 AM
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Is it a 2wd or a 4x4?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 11:49 AM
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2wd, but the lift i added made it level also
 
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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Boy I'm not sure but I know a buddy had 33's on a stock supercrew. They were tight and a little big I thought but his sat down a little in the front. If yours sits level then it's a little taller than his was. Make sure the rear sits as high as a 4x4 and I'm sure they will fit for pavement only.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 01:29 PM
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wont those tires look funny on a 15X10 rim. they would look a lot better on an 15X8 or 15x8.5. would also give better protection for the wheel.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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I agree with Alabama. If you are going with 33X10.50's, I'd definately stay with an 8". Probably have a better chance of clearing the tires as well.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 03:30 PM
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Both valid points however... If you ever wanna get real tires they will look bad on your skinny wheels. Just compromise and get 33x11.50's
 
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thanks guys, i was just reading somewhere else that 15 inch wheels won't clear my breaks. is this true?
 
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I've heard that too. I would probably get 16's
 
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