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Old 01-30-2012, 05:28 PM   #1
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Tire Info

I was just wondering if tires the size of 31x10.50r15 was fairly big for these trucks or average from factory?
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Old 01-31-2012, 07:52 AM   #2
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Way big for a half ton. 235/75/15's would be closer to stock
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Old 01-31-2012, 04:57 PM   #3
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Way big for a half ton. 235/75/15's would be closer to stock
Okay I was just wondering because my truck was ordered with 31x10.50r15 tires and I was curious thanks.
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Yes - they were available but that was considered a "big" tire back then.

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Old 01-31-2012, 09:07 PM   #5
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Yes - they were available but that was considered a "big" tire back then.

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Cool thanks, I was looking at your "signature thing". And I'm pretty sure my truck came from your plant that you supervised.
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I've been running 31x10.50r15 tires on my square since 1997. Love 'em.
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Old 02-01-2012, 07:03 AM   #7
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I've been running 31x10.50r15 tires on my square since 1997. Love 'em.
Cool, I like them too, I like the stance of the truck with them.
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