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TheSwede · 04-13-2005, 03:36 PM

Can i have 33"s on my stepside 1500 1989 its not lifted!!

do they rub?

i have got 15x10" Shelby Slotmags

bringit · 04-13-2005, 03:43 PM

I have been told by shops that you need atleast 2 1/2" so they dont rub. Like a body lift of small suspension lift.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 04-13-2005, 04:19 PM

I think they will rub, but not completely sure. I believe you would need to do some major fender hacking or get a small lift or body lift.
-Later

griesel72 · 04-13-2005, 04:26 PM

the height is ok, but the width will kill you, if they are 33 12.50's. They will rub when you turn, and bend the heck out of your chrome trim around your wheel openings. I ran 285's and 295's on my 89 4X4, and had little trouble. The 285's measure out as 33 X 11.0 inches.

Good luck
David

TheSwede · 04-13-2005, 04:44 PM

thanks for all posts!

how do i easy lift it?
in the rear its just to put some metalblock between leaf and axle..

but in the front? maby 2" i dont wanna buy any kit. usa is so far away... /=

*1FaastC10* · 04-13-2005, 04:54 PM

to fit 33 x 12.50s on 15x10s on a 88+ truck, and no lift kit, you have only one other choice. hack the fenders. you MIGHT be able to get away with a 33 x 10.50 on a 15 x 8 rim and the right backspacing, but its doubtful.

TheSwede · 04-14-2005, 07:53 AM

ok... crap.. i dont wanna lift it right now...

31x10,5 ?
32x10,5 ?

do they fit? anyone know?

would love to see some pics of stepsides with 31-33"s !

88Jimmy4x4 · 04-14-2005, 08:53 AM

You could put 2" add a leafs in the front and rear springs, that would give you enough and they are only like $55 a set. Also, if youwent with 15x8's instaed of 10's they would fit much better and give even more clearance.

uncle_handsome · 04-14-2005, 01:03 PM

89 trucks don't have front leaf springs without a solid axle conversion.
I hear people run 32x11.5's easily on unlifted trucks. BFG makes a 33x9.5"-15 in a/t and mud if you want the ground clearance.

BTW You can fit a 33x10.5"-15 tire on a 15x7" wheel. That'd make it almost half an inch narrower than if mounted on a 15x8".

TheSwede · 04-14-2005, 05:47 PM

this are the sizes i can choose from
http://www.hjulhandla.nu/4x416.htm
http://www.hjulhandla.nu/4x4van.htm

would really like to have 15x10" cuz the look soo cool

88Jimmy4x4 · 04-18-2005, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle_handsome

89 trucks don't have front leaf springs without a solid axle conversion.
I hear people run 32x11.5's easily on unlifted trucks. BFG makes a 33x9.5"-15 in a/t and mud if you want the ground clearance.

BTW You can fit a 33x10.5"-15 tire on a 15x7" wheel. That'd make it almost half an inch narrower than if mounted on a 15x8".

DOH!!!, didnt even snap to the year.

You can crank your t-bars up to gain front height, or install the ford keys for a couple inches, then blocks or AAL in the rear or BL, but your not gonna fit 33's on an 89 without some kinda lift and still have the truck offroadable without trimming metal.

*1FaastC10* · 04-14-2005, 07:37 PM

the 15 x 10s arent gonna cut it. that's where most of your problem lies. they're too wide.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 04-14-2005, 10:18 PM

Yeah, I think those 15 x 10s are still going to be too wide.
-Later

uncle_handsome · 04-15-2005, 10:00 PM

If you want a fat tire look, BFG makes a 325/60R-15 in all-terrain and mud terrain that is 30.5" tall and almost 13" wide. That tire might fit on an unlifted truck since it's about the same diameter as a stock tire. (Since it's an unusual size it'll cost you a little more than a 33/12.5-15)

Other companies also make short, fat mud tires like 29x11.5, 30x12.5 etc. If you want to run the 15x10 wheels you'll need a shorter, fat tire.

TheSwede · 04-16-2005, 03:08 AM

tried a 32x10,5-15 spare tire today and that was no problems...
but the rim was 15x8"

tried the 10" rim on without the tires and it was 4" out from the fender....
maby 8" is enough

i wanted 10" cuz i had a 75 blazer with 15x10s...but it seems the older ones have more space for wheels...

posting pics on stepside with spare tire and blazer 75 with 15x10

*1FaastC10* · 04-18-2005, 11:00 PM

33s will fit real easy with a 3" body lift, as for being "offroadable", until you put a straight axle in the front, its not going to be very offroadable anyways. IFS was designed with one thing in mind, and that is on road handling.

TheSwede · 04-19-2005, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

33s will fit real easy with a 3" body lift, as for being "offroadable", until you put a straight axle in the front, its not going to be very offroadable anyways. IFS was designed with one thing in mind, and that is on road handling.

i had the body lift in mind but its to much work at the moment..

TheSwede · 04-19-2005, 03:33 PM

ordered tires today..

31x10,5-15

i hope they are gonna fit on my 15x10 rims..

*1FaastC10* · 04-19-2005, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSwede

ordered tires today..

31x10,5-15

i hope they are gonna fit on my 15x10 rims..

good luck getting the beads seated. keeping them seated will be easy compared to getting them to seat in the first place. i wouldnt go any wider than 8" with a 10.50, 6" or 7" is probably a way better idea.

TheSwede · 04-26-2005, 02:13 AM

got the tires this weekend!! =)

looks like this! and it dosent rub!

04-13-2005, 03:36 PM	#1
TheSwede Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 48	33"s on a not lifted stepside -89 ? Can i have 33"s on my stepside 1500 1989 its not lifted!! do they rub? i have got 15x10" Shelby Slotmags __________________ im from sweden and i have a Chevy 6-fot 4x4 8-lug -74

04-13-2005, 03:43 PM	#2
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	I have been told by shops that you need atleast 2 1/2" so they dont rub. Like a body lift of small suspension lift. __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines.

04-13-2005, 04:19 PM	#3
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	I think they will rub, but not completely sure. I believe you would need to do some major fender hacking or get a small lift or body lift. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

04-13-2005, 04:26 PM	#4
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	the height is ok, but the width will kill you, if they are 33 12.50's. They will rub when you turn, and bend the heck out of your chrome trim around your wheel openings. I ran 285's and 295's on my 89 4X4, and had little trouble. The 285's measure out as 33 X 11.0 inches. Good luck David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

04-13-2005, 04:44 PM	#5
TheSwede Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 48	thanks for all posts! how do i easy lift it? in the rear its just to put some metalblock between leaf and axle.. but in the front? maby 2" i dont wanna buy any kit. usa is so far away... /= __________________ im from sweden and i have a Chevy 6-fot 4x4 8-lug -74

04-13-2005, 04:54 PM	#6
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	to fit 33 x 12.50s on 15x10s on a 88+ truck, and no lift kit, you have only one other choice. hack the fenders. you MIGHT be able to get away with a 33 x 10.50 on a 15 x 8 rim and the right backspacing, but its doubtful.

04-14-2005, 07:53 AM	#7
TheSwede Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 48	ok... crap.. i dont wanna lift it right now... 31x10,5 ? 32x10,5 ? do they fit? anyone know? would love to see some pics of stepsides with 31-33"s ! __________________ im from sweden and i have a Chevy 6-fot 4x4 8-lug -74

04-14-2005, 08:53 AM	#8
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	You could put 2" add a leafs in the front and rear springs, that would give you enough and they are only like $55 a set. Also, if youwent with 15x8's instaed of 10's they would fit much better and give even more clearance. __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

04-14-2005, 01:03 PM	#9
uncle_handsome Uncle H. is this cartoon Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mississauga, SC (I wish! lol!) Ontario Posts: 797	89 trucks don't have front leaf springs without a solid axle conversion. I hear people run 32x11.5's easily on unlifted trucks. BFG makes a 33x9.5"-15 in a/t and mud if you want the ground clearance. BTW You can fit a 33x10.5"-15 tire on a 15x7" wheel. That'd make it almost half an inch narrower than if mounted on a 15x8". Last edited by uncle_handsome; 04-14-2005 at 02:44 PM.

04-14-2005, 05:47 PM	#10
TheSwede Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 48	this are the sizes i can choose from http://www.hjulhandla.nu/4x416.htm http://www.hjulhandla.nu/4x4van.htm would really like to have 15x10" cuz the look soo cool Attached Images __________________ im from sweden and i have a Chevy 6-fot 4x4 8-lug -74

04-14-2005, 07:37 PM	#12
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	the 15 x 10s arent gonna cut it. that's where most of your problem lies. they're too wide.

04-14-2005, 10:18 PM	#13
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Yeah, I think those 15 x 10s are still going to be too wide. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

04-15-2005, 10:00 PM	#14
uncle_handsome Uncle H. is this cartoon Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mississauga, SC (I wish! lol!) Ontario Posts: 797	If you want a fat tire look, BFG makes a 325/60R-15 in all-terrain and mud terrain that is 30.5" tall and almost 13" wide. That tire might fit on an unlifted truck since it's about the same diameter as a stock tire. (Since it's an unusual size it'll cost you a little more than a 33/12.5-15) Other companies also make short, fat mud tires like 29x11.5, 30x12.5 etc. If you want to run the 15x10 wheels you'll need a shorter, fat tire. Last edited by uncle_handsome; 04-15-2005 at 10:03 PM.

04-16-2005, 03:08 AM	#15
TheSwede Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 48	tried a 32x10,5-15 spare tire today and that was no problems... but the rim was 15x8" tried the 10" rim on without the tires and it was 4" out from the fender.... maby 8" is enough i wanted 10" cuz i had a 75 blazer with 15x10s...but it seems the older ones have more space for wheels... posting pics on stepside with spare tire and blazer 75 with 15x10 Attached Images __________________ im from sweden and i have a Chevy 6-fot 4x4 8-lug -74

04-18-2005, 11:00 PM	#16
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	33s will fit real easy with a 3" body lift, as for being "offroadable", until you put a straight axle in the front, its not going to be very offroadable anyways. IFS was designed with one thing in mind, and that is on road handling.



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04-19-2005, 03:33 PM	#18
TheSwede Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 48	ordered tires today.. 31x10,5-15 i hope they are gonna fit on my 15x10 rims.. __________________ im from sweden and i have a Chevy 6-fot 4x4 8-lug -74

04-26-2005, 02:13 AM	#20
TheSwede Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 48	got the tires this weekend!! =) looks like this! and it dosent rub! Attached Images __________________ im from sweden and i have a Chevy 6-fot 4x4 8-lug -74

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