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well pops wants tires for his truck that are quieter so hes giving me his. they are 315s. i will be doing a leveling kit but how much more will i need to shim my bumper to squeeze them in?
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I'm running 285's on my rig. I had to extend the bumper a decent amount so they wouldn't rub when I backed up. They were fine when I was driving forward.
I put a add-a-leaf in before I got them installed as well.
I put a add-a-leaf in before I got them installed as well.
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Pretty far. I can't remember how many washer I put in them now. The bolts are not very long.
I've seen some guys actually cut the corners of the bumper to accomadate the larger tires.
I've seen some guys actually cut the corners of the bumper to accomadate the larger tires.
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i would guess you only need to go out about 4-5 washers for 315's.
i ahve 285's and it is really close when turning, and can rub if going over a bump while turning. i did not shim mine at all though.
i ahve 285's and it is really close when turning, and can rub if going over a bump while turning. i did not shim mine at all though.
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Yes, they cut the corner. I don't have any pictures on my computer saved of it, but I'm sure someone can fill ya in.
FWIW - You probably need to do more than a leveling kit with 34's. The wheel well is going to look pretty full and you will definitely need to raise the back aswell.
FWIW - You probably need to do more than a leveling kit with 34's. The wheel well is going to look pretty full and you will definitely need to raise the back aswell.
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i know they will look full. i just aint got much $$ at this time and if pops is lookin for quieter tires then HECK YEA! i'll take free shoes any day. lol i suspect i will have to shim my bumper a good bit maybe have to use longer bolts to since pops killed bambi 2 years ago and i got his cousin this year
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I recently saw a truck with 35 s on it and they didnt shim the bumper, they cut the corners out. Didnt look too bad,... I like it better with the corners though. They shaved out about 2" at a 45* off the lower corners not real noticable. Looked like over kill at that much could probably do it with 1" and your leveling kit and still have room to spare.
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Do not cut the bumper. Once you cut thru the chrome it will not be long till th erust sets in. The chrome is a protector.
I shimmed mine about an inch forward. removed factory two bolt assembly and bought som long bolts and a bag full of washers.
Tip: count the washers and wrap them in black tape to keep them together. It will be way easier to put them in by yourself.
I shimmed mine about an inch forward. removed factory two bolt assembly and bought som long bolts and a bag full of washers.
Tip: count the washers and wrap them in black tape to keep them together. It will be way easier to put them in by yourself.