What size tires and wheels work best w/ 4in lift - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JDahl · 07-16-2008, 02:35 PM

I lifted my blazer 4in with new springs all around. But now, the old 31/10.50's just are not looking right. What combination of tires can I use with out having to cut the fenders. I have been toying around with 16's but I am not sure what size tire I could use. What sizes have you guys used?

70rs/ss · 07-16-2008, 03:42 PM

The wheel size doesn't eefect the fitment as far as fender clearance, so I'd say a 33" tall will fit for sure and 35" tall tire might work if you don't wheel it extreme with a lot of suspension articulation or you might rub, but I am sure some of the experienced wheelers here will chime in and offer experienced suggestions. BTW 16" rubber is getting to be more common so wheels and tires should be reasonable, but 17, 18, 19" stuff gets spendy, just an FYI.

Big J · 07-16-2008, 03:53 PM

33 0r 35 12.50 tires should fit fine, depending on the intended use. Backspacing would come into play with the 35. You'd need to stay around the same as a stock ralley, maybe a little wider wheel. I don't have the body on yet but you can see my 35's on the stock ralleys in my build thread. Click the link below. Pics are a few pages back.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-16-2008, 04:04 PM

What's your intended use of the K5?

I temporarily have a set of 35"s on my 70 K5 with 4" lift springs and it is not a good fit on that vehicle but I had these same tires on a 69 K20 with a 4" lift and never had any rubbing just driving on the road - off road would have been a bit of rubbing I'm sure if it was crossed up. The 4" lifts were different brands and I'm guessing the K5's 4" lift isn't giving me an actual 4" lift.

bouncytruck · 07-16-2008, 04:04 PM

IMO - stock tires look great with a 4" lift...

Jtrux · 07-16-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

IMO - stock tires look great with a 4" lift...

Yep, looks good.

JDahl · 07-16-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

IMO - stock tires look great with a 4" lift...

I wish mine looked that good, what size of tires/rims are you running?

bouncytruck · 07-16-2008, 05:34 PM

P235/85R16's on the stock 16" rims (yup, stock 16's).

BLUE THUNDER · 07-16-2008, 08:52 PM

I'd go with at least 33/12.50/15. 35 at the biggest. Later, Mario

Big Block · 07-16-2008, 09:44 PM

4" lift 33x12.50x 15" tires 10"rims. Rims soon to be replaced.

Chevyman63 · 07-17-2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Block

4" lift 33x12.50x 15" tires 10"rims. Rims soon to be replaced.

Just my opinion, but this combo is a perfect fit.

07-16-2008, 02:35 PM	#1
JDahl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Salina, Ks Posts: 24	What size tires and wheels work best w/ 4in lift I lifted my blazer 4in with new springs all around. But now, the old 31/10.50's just are not looking right. What combination of tires can I use with out having to cut the fenders. I have been toying around with 16's but I am not sure what size tire I could use. What sizes have you guys used? Last edited by JDahl; 07-16-2008 at 02:36 PM.

07-16-2008, 03:42 PM	#2
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: What size tires and wheels work best w/ 4in lift The wheel size doesn't eefect the fitment as far as fender clearance, so I'd say a 33" tall will fit for sure and 35" tall tire might work if you don't wheel it extreme with a lot of suspension articulation or you might rub, but I am sure some of the experienced wheelers here will chime in and offer experienced suggestions. BTW 16" rubber is getting to be more common so wheels and tires should be reasonable, but 17, 18, 19" stuff gets spendy, just an FYI.

07-16-2008, 03:53 PM	#3
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: What size tires and wheels work best w/ 4in lift 33 0r 35 12.50 tires should fit fine, depending on the intended use. Backspacing would come into play with the 35. You'd need to stay around the same as a stock ralley, maybe a little wider wheel. I don't have the body on yet but you can see my 35's on the stock ralleys in my build thread. Click the link below. Pics are a few pages back. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

07-16-2008, 04:04 PM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: What size tires and wheels work best w/ 4in lift What's your intended use of the K5? I temporarily have a set of 35"s on my 70 K5 with 4" lift springs and it is not a good fit on that vehicle but I had these same tires on a 69 K20 with a 4" lift and never had any rubbing just driving on the road - off road would have been a bit of rubbing I'm sure if it was crossed up. The 4" lifts were different brands and I'm guessing the K5's 4" lift isn't giving me an actual 4" lift. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-16-2008, 04:04 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: What size tires and wheels work best w/ 4in lift IMO - stock tires look great with a 4" lift... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-16-2008, 05:34 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: What size tires and wheels work best w/ 4in lift P235/85R16's on the stock 16" rims (yup, stock 16's). __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-16-2008, 08:52 PM	#9
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: What size tires and wheels work best w/ 4in lift I'd go with at least 33/12.50/15. 35 at the biggest. Later, Mario

07-16-2008, 09:44 PM	#10
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: What size tires and wheels work best w/ 4in lift 4" lift 33x12.50x 15" tires 10"rims. Rims soon to be replaced. Attached Images



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