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Old 04-07-2011, 09:14 PM   #1
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Tires

I am looking at putting a 3 inch lift on my '86 K5, and was wondering what sort of tires some of you guys are running with the same lift. I was thinking about some 35" BFG's, but the 3" lift kit says it can fit up to 33" tires.

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Old 04-07-2011, 09:44 PM   #2
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Re: Tires

Yep, 35's might fit on a 3" lift, but will likely rub w/o any fender trimming. Most 4" lifts say they'll work with 35" tires.
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Old 04-07-2011, 09:48 PM   #3
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Re: Tires

Thanks for the reply, I may have to consider a 4" then, or just modify the fenders till it does not rub. It has a 305 in it now, plans are to eventually put a 383 into it so there will still be room in the engine bay.
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Old 04-07-2011, 09:49 PM   #4
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I agree with psycho. You can run 35's but expect some rub while turning. 33's are perfect for that lift. Another inch would solve your problems if you want 35's to clear.
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Old 04-07-2011, 09:55 PM   #5
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Re: Tires

Yea I would do 33's with that and 4" lift would fit 35"s way better!
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Old 04-07-2011, 10:00 PM   #6
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Re: Tires

I might be growing 4" inches this summer then Any suggestions on lift kits? I have been looking at BDS and tuff country. I kind of don't like how much the tuff country is for the lift kit, plus the longer shocks, the BDS is a little cheaper, still need to buy the shocks with that one.

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Old 04-07-2011, 10:11 PM   #7
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Sweet if you can I would better to have more lift then not enough! Tuff countrys not to bad I have ran Skyjacker as well and really liked them I had there 4" and 6" lift kits both with blocks in the rear. Very happy with both
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Old 04-28-2011, 03:44 AM   #8
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Re: Tires

heres my 83 with a 91 grill...4" lift and 35's i had to trim the front fenders very little you cant even tell unless i pointed out
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Old 04-30-2011, 12:52 AM   #9
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Damn sweet looking Burb. Looks great with the lift and tires
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