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Old 06-20-2009, 12:31 AM   #1
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Tire Size Question?

A couple of us stock suspention 4x4 guys would like to know if anyone is running 32" BFG's. Are there any rubbing issues? I'm running 31 x 10.5's with no problems currently. Thanks.
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Old 06-20-2009, 01:05 AM   #2
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Re: Tire Size Question?

You should be fine my blazer has 33 with stock suspension
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Old 06-20-2009, 01:05 AM   #3
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Re: Tire Size Question?

You should be good up to 33"s. I've got 265/75r16s (32s) and no probs.
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Old 06-20-2009, 03:24 PM   #4
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Re: Tire Size Question?

I have a 2WD 1-Ton with 285/75/16's. I had a very slight rub on the right side, but that was it. So on a 4WD, like they said, go with 33's and you should be fine.
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Old 06-20-2009, 04:27 PM   #5
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Re: Tire Size Question?

I currently have 33x12.50's on 16.5 wheels on my burb, and I am getting ready to swap them out for 16" wheels and I am up in the air about tires.
The work fine, but as you can see the driver side tire rubs on the steering gear at full lock.

Currently looking at 285/75 R16's, since these are an inch or so narrower, but I am thinking about going an inch shorter?
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Old 06-20-2009, 10:40 PM   #6
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Re: Tire Size Question?

been running 33 X12.5 since I first purchased my truck....it was the first thing I changed....stock suspension......never rubbed.....that was 15+ yrs ago....go for the bigger tires......
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Old 06-21-2009, 09:32 AM   #7
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Re: Tire Size Question?

Chcuk, I put 33x12.50x15 on that 72 white swb 4x4 you found for me, no rubbing at all
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