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68crum · 07-10-2006, 12:50 PM

Does anyone know how big of a tire i can get under my 81' 4x4 without have any problems? It is stock height, it also has factory dual shock setup if that matters any.

Prerunner1982 · 07-10-2006, 02:03 PM

32"s most likely, possibly 33"s with little to no rub..

72freak · 07-10-2006, 06:00 PM

32 x 11.50 on 8 " rim would probably be it.....Depending on the style tire...you might get a 33" on it but I doubt it.

Prerunner1982 · 07-10-2006, 06:22 PM

also depends on the "sag" in your suspension. Wear and tear on vehicles are different, some people will tell you 33"s will fit, others say 31"s. For them that maybe the biggest they can fit. but after 20+yrs the springs begin to wear out.. and sag.

Jim85IROC · 07-12-2006, 11:26 AM

It depends on your wheels too. I've got 33 12.50s on my truck, and even with saggy 2" lift springs the front rubbed awful when making even modest turns. Now with new 4" springs in the front, I STILL rub on occasion if the chassis twists a certain way at full lock. I don't know what the offset is on my wheels, but they don't stick out past the wheel wells, so it's not too large.

68crum · 07-12-2006, 12:23 PM

Thanks, now maybey I can get these P78 bias ply knobies off of it. I was thinking about going with a BFG all terrian KO, something a little more road worthy. What do you guys think?

07-10-2006, 12:50 PM	#1
68crum Proud owner of a P.O.S. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: little rock, Ar Posts: 72	Tires Does anyone know how big of a tire i can get under my 81' 4x4 without have any problems? It is stock height, it also has factory dual shock setup if that matters any.

07-10-2006, 02:03 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: Tires 32"s most likely, possibly 33"s with little to no rub.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

07-10-2006, 06:00 PM	#3
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Tires 32 x 11.50 on 8 " rim would probably be it.....Depending on the style tire...you might get a 33" on it but I doubt it.

07-10-2006, 06:22 PM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: Tires also depends on the "sag" in your suspension. Wear and tear on vehicles are different, some people will tell you 33"s will fit, others say 31"s. For them that maybe the biggest they can fit. but after 20+yrs the springs begin to wear out.. and sag. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

07-12-2006, 11:26 AM	#5
Jim85IROC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 502	Re: Tires It depends on your wheels too. I've got 33 12.50s on my truck, and even with saggy 2" lift springs the front rubbed awful when making even modest turns. Now with new 4" springs in the front, I STILL rub on occasion if the chassis twists a certain way at full lock. I don't know what the offset is on my wheels, but they don't stick out past the wheel wells, so it's not too large. __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 454 TH400 My Sounddomain Page

07-12-2006, 12:23 PM	#6
68crum Proud owner of a P.O.S. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: little rock, Ar Posts: 72	Re: Tires Thanks, now maybey I can get these P78 bias ply knobies off of it. I was thinking about going with a BFG all terrian KO, something a little more road worthy. What do you guys think?



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