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Rastus · 01-08-2003, 08:40 PM

I was wondering if any of you guys have any in-sight as to how big of a tire I could go on a stock Silverado....the Control Arms are up as far as they will go in the front. I will cut a bit of the front bumper skirt if need be.

Thanks

Rastus · 01-08-2003, 08:52 PM

Also:

I am hoping I can put ATLEAST 31's on it.

**Palf70Step** · 01-08-2003, 11:12 PM

My 96 has had 31x10.50-15 on 8" SS wheels and no clearance problems. (front or rear). I think I have see another guy near my work and he has 32x11.50 on his 2wd and it looks like they clear OK also.

Rastus · 01-08-2003, 11:57 PM

Alright, thanks

Time for some Baja Claws

Rastus · 01-08-2003, 11:59 PM

Alright, thanks

Time for some Baja Claws

While i'm with the tires...would you guys recommend getting Powertrax, or Lockright lockers that don't sound harsh like the rest?

Rastus · 01-10-2003, 06:44 PM

Do you have a pic of your truck?

**Palf70Step** · 01-10-2003, 08:29 PM

Don't have a picture with the 31's on it, but this is with 275/60. the 31's are about an inch taller and slightly narrower. I went to street tires to be a bit quieter and since I wasn't going to do any serious hauling with this one.

Rastus · 01-10-2003, 08:37 PM

Do you think I could fit 33's, or would that be on the ragged edge?

Rastus · 01-13-2003, 10:27 PM

?? Any ideas?

**Palf70Step** · 01-13-2003, 11:48 PM

Dunno. I think you'd be pushing it a might.

chevykid04 · 01-14-2003, 01:01 AM

id have to check but im preeeeetty sure on that year chevy , you can fit 33s, but they rub when flexed, im not quite sure, i know for less than 150 a cheap 2 inch body lift would fit 33s anyone agree? oh , is it a 2wd or a 4wd?

Rastus · 01-14-2003, 05:21 PM

It's 4WD.

thanks

nuideas · 01-30-2003, 02:17 PM

I have put 33 x12 on the rear of mine for snow and mud and they are OK until you hit a dip or hole. They WILL RUB on occasion! I think putting them on the front would be risky at best. I'd stick with 31's if the'll do. nuideas

chevypete396 · 02-01-2003, 02:42 AM

on a 4X4 33-12's should fit all around... Pete

chevypete396 · 02-01-2003, 02:47 AM

oh, sorry I am thinking 67-72 years... on a 93 4X4 I think 32 is as good as it gets and they will rub a little but not to bad- I cant remember the the 3 letter equivalant (295 or 305? or something like that)... Pete

Rastus · 02-02-2003, 12:10 AM

Thanks fellas, I think I'm going to go with Lockers and some 31 inch tires.

Thanks.

Rob Dundrea · 02-18-2003, 09:25 PM

You can put a 305/70 under it but will need 8" wide wheels, with 5" of back spacing, they are close but they fit on the 1/2 tons, same combo on my dads 98 Tahoe, and on the 3/4 tons just crank torsion bars up 4 turns and the will fit that too!!

phantom dually · 02-24-2003, 10:04 PM

33's will go on a 4x4. I have a 94 3/4 ton 2wd and they fit on with 33x12.50 on a 15x10 wheel. I did trim the front air dam and later added a 3" body lft to keep from rubbing on bumps!!

68_Step · 02-28-2003, 07:28 AM

Palf70step: Is your 70 step lifted in the rear? I have a 68 step and it sits much lower, rear is about same height as front.

Thanks!

**Palf70Step** · 02-28-2003, 07:49 PM

68_Step No mine is all original suspension. Although mine was ordered with HD suspension/springs (owner hauled cattle)

01-08-2003, 08:40 PM	#1
Rastus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 17	Biggest Tires with stock suspension? I was wondering if any of you guys have any in-sight as to how big of a tire I could go on a stock Silverado....the Control Arms are up as far as they will go in the front. I will cut a bit of the front bumper skirt if need be. Thanks __________________ 93' 1500 Silverado Ext. cab Fullsize bed. Dual exhaust with Chrome tips, Exiting at the rear.

01-08-2003, 08:52 PM	#2
Rastus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 17	Also: I am hoping I can put ATLEAST 31's on it. __________________ 93' 1500 Silverado Ext. cab Fullsize bed. Dual exhaust with Chrome tips, Exiting at the rear.

01-08-2003, 11:12 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	My 96 has had 31x10.50-15 on 8" SS wheels and no clearance problems. (front or rear). I think I have see another guy near my work and he has 32x11.50 on his 2wd and it looks like they clear OK also. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-08-2003, 11:57 PM	#4
Rastus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 17	Alright, thanks Time for some Baja Claws __________________ 93' 1500 Silverado Ext. cab Fullsize bed. Dual exhaust with Chrome tips, Exiting at the rear.

01-08-2003, 11:59 PM	#5
Rastus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 17	Alright, thanks Time for some Baja Claws While i'm with the tires...would you guys recommend getting Powertrax, or Lockright lockers that don't sound harsh like the rest? __________________ 93' 1500 Silverado Ext. cab Fullsize bed. Dual exhaust with Chrome tips, Exiting at the rear.

01-10-2003, 06:44 PM	#6
Rastus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 17	Do you have a pic of your truck? __________________ 93' 1500 Silverado Ext. cab Fullsize bed. Dual exhaust with Chrome tips, Exiting at the rear.

01-10-2003, 08:29 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Don't have a picture with the 31's on it, but this is with 275/60. the 31's are about an inch taller and slightly narrower. I went to street tires to be a bit quieter and since I wasn't going to do any serious hauling with this one. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-10-2003, 08:37 PM	#8
Rastus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 17	Do you think I could fit 33's, or would that be on the ragged edge? __________________ 93' 1500 Silverado Ext. cab Fullsize bed. Dual exhaust with Chrome tips, Exiting at the rear.

01-13-2003, 10:27 PM	#9
Rastus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 17	?? Any ideas? __________________ 93' 1500 Silverado Ext. cab Fullsize bed. Dual exhaust with Chrome tips, Exiting at the rear.

01-13-2003, 11:48 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Dunno. I think you'd be pushing it a might. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-14-2003, 01:01 AM	#11
chevykid04 4 speed, hurst shiftin Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hudson, Wi Posts: 406	id have to check but im preeeeetty sure on that year chevy , you can fit 33s, but they rub when flexed, im not quite sure, i know for less than 150 a cheap 2 inch body lift would fit 33s anyone agree? oh , is it a 2wd or a 4wd? __________________ Shane 1970 Chevy C10

01-14-2003, 05:21 PM	#12
Rastus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 17	It's 4WD. thanks __________________ 93' 1500 Silverado Ext. cab Fullsize bed. Dual exhaust with Chrome tips, Exiting at the rear.

01-30-2003, 02:17 PM	#13
nuideas Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 6	33 x12's I have put 33 x12 on the rear of mine for snow and mud and they are OK until you hit a dip or hole. They WILL RUB on occasion! I think putting them on the front would be risky at best. I'd stick with 31's if the'll do. nuideas

02-01-2003, 02:42 AM	#14
chevypete396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fernley, Nevada, USA Posts: 540	on a 4X4 33-12's should fit all around... Pete __________________ 1968 Chevy - 3/4 Ton - 4X4 - Longbed - 383ci - TH350 - NP205 Building the motor, painting the engine bay, rewireing everything... (775)-527-1199 / ryanspeterson@msn.com

02-01-2003, 02:47 AM	#15
chevypete396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fernley, Nevada, USA Posts: 540	oh, sorry I am thinking 67-72 years... on a 93 4X4 I think 32 is as good as it gets and they will rub a little but not to bad- I cant remember the the 3 letter equivalant (295 or 305? or something like that)... Pete __________________ 1968 Chevy - 3/4 Ton - 4X4 - Longbed - 383ci - TH350 - NP205 Building the motor, painting the engine bay, rewireing everything... (775)-527-1199 / ryanspeterson@msn.com



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02-02-2003, 12:10 AM	#16
Rastus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 17	Thanks fellas, I think I'm going to go with Lockers and some 31 inch tires. Thanks. __________________ 93' 1500 Silverado Ext. cab Fullsize bed. Dual exhaust with Chrome tips, Exiting at the rear.

02-18-2003, 09:25 PM	#17
Rob Dundrea Big Block Power Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jersey Posts: 178	You can put a 305/70 under it but will need 8" wide wheels, with 5" of back spacing, they are close but they fit on the 1/2 tons, same combo on my dads 98 Tahoe, and on the 3/4 tons just crank torsion bars up 4 turns and the will fit that too!!

02-24-2003, 10:04 PM	#18
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	33's will go on a 4x4. I have a 94 3/4 ton 2wd and they fit on with 33x12.50 on a 15x10 wheel. I did trim the front air dam and later added a 3" body lft to keep from rubbing on bumps!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

02-28-2003, 07:28 AM	#19
68_Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Marshfield, MO Posts: 355	Palf70step: Is your 70 step lifted in the rear? I have a 68 step and it sits much lower, rear is about same height as front. Thanks!

02-28-2003, 07:49 PM	#20
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	68_Step No mine is all original suspension. Although mine was ordered with HD suspension/springs (owner hauled cattle) __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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