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griesel72 · 04-21-2004, 03:39 PM

I'm converting my 72 2wd to a 4X4, as you all know. The frame i'm using already has a 4 inch lift installed, so what size tires can i run on my truck with the 4 inch'er. Just a little background, it will be a 3/4 ton when i get it all done. Also, do i want to run 10 inch wide rims or something smaller.

Thanks for the help
David

The Dude · 04-21-2004, 03:42 PM

33's maybe 35's

griesel72 · 04-21-2004, 03:43 PM

I would like to run 35's (like dean's truck) but don't want excessive rubbing, and cutting the fenders is out of the question.

Destructo · 04-21-2004, 04:03 PM

I suspect with a 72 truck you should be fine running 35's. If you take it off-road they may rub some, if you put them on 8" wheels then that will lessen the chance of them rubbing also. I think I can run 35's on my 85 with 4" of lift on the street without them rubbing, but off-road I know they would rub the front some.

90blzr · 04-21-2004, 06:28 PM

You should by the new 33" radial Mt's on 16x10 aluminum 8 lug wheels I have for sale

Tonyp · 04-21-2004, 08:00 PM

I'm running 35's and they will only hit when flexed to the max

cochino12 · 04-21-2004, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tonyp
I'm running 35's and they will only hit when flexed to the max

Is that on an 8" or 10" rim?

Tonyp · 04-21-2004, 08:02 PM

on a 10" wide rim with 3-1/2" backspacing

bodazpa · 04-22-2004, 04:09 AM

hey greisel 72.. I have 33`s on 10 in wheel don`t know the backspacing....depending on which tire you go with will let you know how tall you can go.. The tamer the tire the higher you can go..

IoWnZa · 04-22-2004, 07:30 PM

God I love that Truck.

500HP/SB · 04-28-2004, 02:43 AM

me too!!

i clear 35"s with my 4inch but havnt got very twisted yet

04-21-2004, 03:39 PM	#1
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	What size tires with 4 inch lift I'm converting my 72 2wd to a 4X4, as you all know. The frame i'm using already has a 4 inch lift installed, so what size tires can i run on my truck with the 4 inch'er. Just a little background, it will be a 3/4 ton when i get it all done. Also, do i want to run 10 inch wide rims or something smaller. Thanks for the help David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

04-21-2004, 03:43 PM	#3
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	I would like to run 35's (like dean's truck) but don't want excessive rubbing, and cutting the fenders is out of the question. __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

04-21-2004, 04:03 PM	#4
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I suspect with a 72 truck you should be fine running 35's. If you take it off-road they may rub some, if you put them on 8" wheels then that will lessen the chance of them rubbing also. I think I can run 35's on my 85 with 4" of lift on the street without them rubbing, but off-road I know they would rub the front some. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

04-21-2004, 08:00 PM	#6
Tonyp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 179	I'm running 35's and they will only hit when flexed to the max __________________ 72 K/5 350/205 SOFT-TOP DOUG THORLEY HEADERS A/C CUSTOM REAR BUMPER http://www.socalbigdawgs.com/tr/7.18.03/DSC04290.JPG

04-21-2004, 08:02 PM	#8
Tonyp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 179	on a 10" wide rim with 3-1/2" backspacing __________________ 72 K/5 350/205 SOFT-TOP DOUG THORLEY HEADERS A/C CUSTOM REAR BUMPER http://www.socalbigdawgs.com/tr/7.18.03/DSC04290.JPG

04-21-2004, 03:42 PM	#2
The Dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: glendale/tucson Posts: 199	33's maybe 35's

04-21-2004, 06:28 PM	#5
90blzr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SO. CAL. Posts: 413	You should by the new 33" radial Mt's on 16x10 aluminum 8 lug wheels I have for sale

04-22-2004, 04:09 AM	#9
bodazpa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J. Posts: 261	hey greisel 72.. I have 33`s on 10 in wheel don`t know the backspacing....depending on which tire you go with will let you know how tall you can go.. The tamer the tire the higher you can go.. __________________ 71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom"

04-22-2004, 07:30 PM	#10
IoWnZa Big Block Blazer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ellsworth, ME. Posts: 509	God I love that Truck. __________________ [1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer][454BBC][TH400][NP241][Dana 44][GM 12 Bolt w/ Eaton LSD][Hedman HTC Hedders][Dual 2.5" Stainless Steel Exhaust][Hedman Turbo Muffler's][Dual Spal's 14" Electric Fan's][32x11.50R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO's on 15x8 Rallys]

04-28-2004, 02:43 AM	#11
500HP/SB please don't break Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: southern california Posts: 173	me too!! i clear 35"s with my 4inch but havnt got very twisted yet __________________ 70 k10 35s 350/sm465/np205 titanspeed.com



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