Can you lay on a 265/40/22?

[brett83]

Hey everybody, I just crossed over from fullsizechevy.com and have a question. I am buying parts to bag a 73-87 1/2 ton and am looking a wheels and tires. I am going with coys c-5s and yokohama parada spec-x tires. will a 265/40/22 lay in the from with a bodydrop to the rocker with the pinch weld gone? i know all about the Z and crossmember drop, i just need to know if a 30.5 in tire will physically fit under the hood? i know i will have to modify the hood hinges and stuff too. just checking before i buy, if they wont fit i am putting 255/45/20s on the front for a staggered look. thanks.
brett

[tds]

What's wrong with a 35 series 22?

[spr85gmc]

damn u stole my idea

[LMDGUY]

Im running 265/35/22 and it lays but it really close to the firewall. That one inch difference to he 40's will diff hit.

[smashingchuck]

why don't you just get out a tape measure?

[brett83]

i would just measure but im 3 weeks from coming home from iraq right now. a buddy of mine here has a contact a tirerack and can order the yokohama parada spec x at cost, so i was going to order them now if i know they fit. i knew i would have to tub the firewall, i just wanted to make sure they would clear the fender edge and hood. i know a 265/35/22 works at 29.3 inches so i was just checking, because i want a little more sidewall to ride on. thanks
brett

[tds]

if you want the sidewall then i would step done to 20's. a 265/35/22 isn't that bad thou. there's alot of people rolling around on them. not as skinny as some of the crazy tires out.

[LMDGUY]

Ya you can drive on 265/35/22.. my truck will have 24's on it for sema.. the sidewall is like 2.5" inches ..lol

[tds]

Originally Posted by LMDGUY

Ya you can drive on 265/35/22.. my truck will have 24's on it for sema.. the sidewall is like 2.5" inches ..lol

Where are some pics of your truck.