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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 03:28 AM
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what size tire?

my best firned has a 79 f-150 4x4 with 6 inch suspention lift and 3 inch body lift. right now had 33's on it what size tire should he go with to make it look right?
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jimmy
ps how big can he fit also?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 03:53 AM
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40 inch boggers
 
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 01:14 AM
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you can fit 40's under it? what abbout frotn fender clearance when you turn will they rib or will i jsut need a nice deep dish rim? also my truck has 4 inch suspention and 3 body on it right now i have 36's and they seem liek whenever they turn they get about a inch from rubbing fender so i gues i am maxed out on tire under mine is that correct?
 
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yes

All you have to do is sawzall it.. and hammer the cab corners up into the cab some.. i have no lift and fit 38.5 x 15 wide





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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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With 6" suspension and 0" body I clear 38.5x11 Boggers perfectly. As far as dish out goes keep it to a minimum. The more you dish out the more you will rub while turning.
 
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