What size tires?
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What size tires?
Hi i have a v10 sd with a 4" procomp lift with 35"s on it.
I did some measuring and i measure from the front axel
tube to the frame and got 12 inches and from the center of the hub to the bottom of the fender 30" . I want to add a 3" body kit this coming week and wondering what size tires i will be able to fit. I am hoping for some 38" pjs to fit but not sure. Also on the body kit do they replace the old bushings ? because they are about 1" and than would i really only gain 2 more inches than? or do they just stack them? I think i can get the body kit done for about 400$ installed. I would rather do a hanger kit but it would cost so much more for almost the same amount of add. Maybe i can only get away with 37's?
thanks,
- Travis
I did some measuring and i measure from the front axel
tube to the frame and got 12 inches and from the center of the hub to the bottom of the fender 30" . I want to add a 3" body kit this coming week and wondering what size tires i will be able to fit. I am hoping for some 38" pjs to fit but not sure. Also on the body kit do they replace the old bushings ? because they are about 1" and than would i really only gain 2 more inches than? or do they just stack them? I think i can get the body kit done for about 400$ installed. I would rather do a hanger kit but it would cost so much more for almost the same amount of add. Maybe i can only get away with 37's?
thanks,
- Travis
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What size tires?
Pretty much what Yeti said...37/12.5s or 36/14.5s probably will fit but will be close for wheeling...........fine for the street.
If you really wanted to fit the 38" PJs you could run some cut-out flares with the 4" susp. and 3" body.
Or add at least another 2" (preferably more) to that 7" lift.
Hope this helps.
If you really wanted to fit the 38" PJs you could run some cut-out flares with the 4" susp. and 3" body.
Or add at least another 2" (preferably more) to that 7" lift.
Hope this helps.
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What size tires?
I checked the clearance between my spring and tire right now i have about 2-3 inches when i am fully tured. So with a 37 shouldnt i only have about 1 " clearance than?
my wheels are 16X10
travis
my wheels are 16X10
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What size tires?
I don't think you can run 37's with a 4". If you think they'll fit then go ahead. It's your truck. I have 38's with an 8" lift and they come within 1 inch with the suspension flexed and the tires turned. Some folks will put up with some rubbing. 1badf350 has 38's with a 6 but had to do some trimming.
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What size tires?
The distance between the springs and tire will also be affected by the width of the tire you are looking at. i.e. a 37/12.5 PJ is wider than most other 12.5" tires.
FWIW, Here's a pic of 38/15.5R16.5 PJs on 16.5x12 Weld Stonecrushers under a 6" Edge lift with Bushwacker cut-out flares:
FWIW, Here's a pic of 38/15.5R16.5 PJs on 16.5x12 Weld Stonecrushers under a 6" Edge lift with Bushwacker cut-out flares:
