Will 35's fit with 4" lift? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slick71 · 07-23-2003, 05:40 PM

I'm looking at buying a set of 35 X 14.5 X 16.5 Mickey Thompson tires on 16.5 X 10 M/T wheels. I've currently got a 4" lift and am wondering if these will fit or if I'll need to go up to a 6" lift. I'd rather not spend the extra $ on another lift if I can get by with what I've got.

Pont · 07-23-2003, 08:12 PM

I'm gonna guess that they will fit (with not a lot of room to spare) and are going to rub shortly after you turn the steering wheel. Depending on what backspacing those 10" wide rims have, they may even rub with a 6" lift. Maybe not!

**MJN** · 07-23-2003, 10:50 PM

I've got 35's on my Blazer and they don't rub at all, I'm on my third set of them actually. 35x12.5x15 on 15x10 rims. I'm not sure if they will fit on '73-87 but for '67-72 they will.

**JIMs70GMC** · 07-24-2003, 06:32 AM

I guess you would not be able to get a test fit prior to purchase? Those 14.5s will stick out past the rim further than 12.5s, that's on the inside and outside. On the inside you'll have to watch for spring contact if you have say more than 4" of back spacing, on the outside you have to watch the fang up front. If you can test fit the tires.

86K10 Guy · 07-24-2003, 07:17 AM

I have an 86 K10 and have 35/12.50x15's and they fit fine, I have a 4 inch suspension lift (custom spring packs in the front/ 4 inch trailmaster 3 degree tapered blocks in the rear) , all with Rancho 9000 shocks on four corners and steering damper. They work great with no rubbing issues. Hope this helps. So I am figuring if you running 16.5 rims and couple inch widers tires that a lift would probably be necessary for rubbing issues..maybe one of the other guys will chime in here...thanks!

1969 GMC · 07-24-2003, 12:25 PM

could someone post a pic of a 67-72, 4" lift, and 35's?

thanx

wildwood · 07-25-2003, 12:55 AM

If it's the 14.5" Mickys you want, I think you'll need 6" of lift. 12.5s will fit fine but the extra width would probably rub in extreme conditions. Why not throw in a 2" body lift? You'll have plenty of room then. The only place you'll rub is the front corner of the front wheel wells, so you could cut that out like is done on some of the trucks on the show 4x4s thread. Then you probably wouldn't need any more lift. Or just buy 35 x 12.5s

wildwood · 07-25-2003, 01:06 AM

This truck has 2.5" susp and 2" body. 35x12.5" rubber with no rubbing

1969 GMC · 07-25-2003, 01:30 AM

oh man, I love that stance...I am gonna do that, except go 4" suspension and no body. ok, i might do body. thanks for the pic, sorry for hijacking post

**Yukon Jack** · 07-25-2003, 09:31 AM

Here is a pic back when I was at 4" of lift with 35x12.50x16 on it. No rubbing but maybe if got crossed up it would have rubbed. I'm betting 14.50 width tires will rub.

GMC71k20 · 07-25-2003, 11:54 AM

heres36x14.5 with 6 inch lift

Slick71 · 07-25-2003, 06:06 PM

Thanks guys for all the reply's. I think I'll talk the guy into a "test fit" before I buy em' like Jim recommended. I love the stance of that last truck posted by GMC 71 k20. I wonder what width of rim that is?

I often take the old rig deer hunting and crossing ditches, so I should probably stick to the 33's unless I go bigger on the lift. I don't want my tires rubbing on the fenders all the time.

Wildwood, nothing against body lifts, (I've got one on my new truck) but I just don't want to stick one on my old chevy. Thanks for the idea though.

wildwood · 07-25-2003, 11:53 PM

Last time I did a body lift it was on a 94 S10. I said I'd never do it again. But I did, and I like it! But if you want a susp lift then that's what you should get. Good luck

72Bob · 08-08-2003, 10:09 AM

My 3/4 ton 1969 with 4" lift and 35"x12.5x16.5 BFG's with el'cheapo 10" rims. Hope this helps.

Slick71 · 08-22-2003, 06:43 PM

Thanks for all the replies guys...how about fitting a 315X75X16 tire under a 71 with a 4" lift, mounted on a 10" wide wheel? Anyone ever run these new sized tires?

K5KRAZIE · 09-01-2003, 04:08 AM

Depending on the make, 315-75s will be a hair shorter than a 35-12.5......

Slick71 · 09-02-2003, 06:48 PM

Thanks K5....I've found a set of 315 Durango tires for $250 with about 10K miles on them. I think that's the route I'm gonna go. Thanks again everyone for your help!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-02-2003, 09:28 PM

Are they baja claw's cause if they are they will measure way smaller than what the side wall say's.. So I would say yes they would fit...

07-23-2003, 05:40 PM	#1
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Will 35's fit with 4" lift? I'm looking at buying a set of 35 X 14.5 X 16.5 Mickey Thompson tires on 16.5 X 10 M/T wheels. I've currently got a 4" lift and am wondering if these will fit or if I'll need to go up to a 6" lift. I'd rather not spend the extra $ on another lift if I can get by with what I've got. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com

07-23-2003, 08:12 PM	#2
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	I'm gonna guess that they will fit (with not a lot of room to spare) and are going to rub shortly after you turn the steering wheel. Depending on what backspacing those 10" wide rims have, they may even rub with a 6" lift. Maybe not! __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

07-23-2003, 10:50 PM	#3
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,984	I've got 35's on my Blazer and they don't rub at all, I'm on my third set of them actually. 35x12.5x15 on 15x10 rims. I'm not sure if they will fit on '73-87 but for '67-72 they will. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

07-24-2003, 06:32 AM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I guess you would not be able to get a test fit prior to purchase? Those 14.5s will stick out past the rim further than 12.5s, that's on the inside and outside. On the inside you'll have to watch for spring contact if you have say more than 4" of back spacing, on the outside you have to watch the fang up front. If you can test fit the tires. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

07-24-2003, 07:17 AM	#5
86K10 Guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 5	35's fitment I have an 86 K10 and have 35/12.50x15's and they fit fine, I have a 4 inch suspension lift (custom spring packs in the front/ 4 inch trailmaster 3 degree tapered blocks in the rear) , all with Rancho 9000 shocks on four corners and steering damper. They work great with no rubbing issues. Hope this helps. So I am figuring if you running 16.5 rims and couple inch widers tires that a lift would probably be necessary for rubbing issues..maybe one of the other guys will chime in here...thanks! Last edited by 86K10 Guy; 07-24-2003 at 07:20 AM.

07-24-2003, 12:25 PM	#6
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	could someone post a pic of a 67-72, 4" lift, and 35's? thanx __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

07-25-2003, 12:55 AM	#7
wildwood Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 110	body lift If it's the 14.5" Mickys you want, I think you'll need 6" of lift. 12.5s will fit fine but the extra width would probably rub in extreme conditions. Why not throw in a 2" body lift? You'll have plenty of room then. The only place you'll rub is the front corner of the front wheel wells, so you could cut that out like is done on some of the trucks on the show 4x4s thread. Then you probably wouldn't need any more lift. Or just buy 35 x 12.5s __________________ You can't get out if ya don't get in

07-25-2003, 01:06 AM	#8
wildwood Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 110	pic This truck has 2.5" susp and 2" body. 35x12.5" rubber with no rubbing Attached Images __________________ You can't get out if ya don't get in

07-25-2003, 01:30 AM	#9
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	oh man, I love that stance...I am gonna do that, except go 4" suspension and no body. ok, i might do body. thanks for the pic, sorry for hijacking post __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

07-25-2003, 09:31 AM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Here is a pic back when I was at 4" of lift with 35x12.50x16 on it. No rubbing but maybe if got crossed up it would have rubbed. I'm betting 14.50 width tires will rub. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-25-2003, 11:54 AM	#11
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	heres36x14.5 with 6 inch lift Attached Images

07-25-2003, 06:06 PM	#12
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Thanks guys for all the reply's. I think I'll talk the guy into a "test fit" before I buy em' like Jim recommended. I love the stance of that last truck posted by GMC 71 k20. I wonder what width of rim that is? I often take the old rig deer hunting and crossing ditches, so I should probably stick to the 33's unless I go bigger on the lift. I don't want my tires rubbing on the fenders all the time. Wildwood, nothing against body lifts, (I've got one on my new truck) but I just don't want to stick one on my old chevy. Thanks for the idea though. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com

07-25-2003, 11:53 PM	#13
wildwood Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 110	Last time I did a body lift it was on a 94 S10. I said I'd never do it again. But I did, and I like it! But if you want a susp lift then that's what you should get. Good luck __________________ You can't get out if ya don't get in

08-08-2003, 10:09 AM	#14
72Bob Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 298	My 1969 My 3/4 ton 1969 with 4" lift and 35"x12.5x16.5 BFG's with el'cheapo 10" rims. Hope this helps. Attached Images

08-22-2003, 06:43 PM	#15
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Thanks for all the replies guys...how about fitting a 315X75X16 tire under a 71 with a 4" lift, mounted on a 10" wide wheel? Anyone ever run these new sized tires? __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com



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09-01-2003, 04:08 AM	#16
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	Depending on the make, 315-75s will be a hair shorter than a 35-12.5...... __________________ TRUCKS '72 K5 '06 mega dually

09-02-2003, 06:48 PM	#17
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Thanks K5....I've found a set of 315 Durango tires for $250 with about 10K miles on them. I think that's the route I'm gonna go. Thanks again everyone for your help! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com

09-02-2003, 09:28 PM	#18
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