Could I run a 36" tire with a 6" lift on my 71??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kickinasphalt · 05-22-2004, 05:49 PM

Ordered my 6" lift for my 71 and already have my rims. Trying to decide on a tire now. Was leaning toward 35x12.5x15 BFG Mud Terrain's. I've also been looking at Super Swamper TSL 36x12.5x15. Could I run this tire with my lift? I'm not a 'serious' off-roader that will be twisting the suspension up. I just don't want them to rub while turning. Thanks!

*1FaastC10* · 05-22-2004, 06:10 PM

i've heard of people running 4" and 35s, dont see why 6" and 36s would be a problem.

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-22-2004, 09:47 PM

Just watch some 36s are bigger than 36". While the 35" BFGs are actually smaller than 35". The 33" TSLs I had were closer to 34". Anyway you could test fit them or are you mail ordering? If they rub w/ 6" lift you could always add a zero rate or slightly longer shackle for extra clerance.

05-22-2004, 05:49 PM	#1
kickinasphalt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: North Dakota Posts: 351	Could I run a 36" tire with a 6" lift on my 71??? Ordered my 6" lift for my 71 and already have my rims. Trying to decide on a tire now. Was leaning toward 35x12.5x15 BFG Mud Terrain's. I've also been looking at Super Swamper TSL 36x12.5x15. Could I run this tire with my lift? I'm not a 'serious' off-roader that will be twisting the suspension up. I just don't want them to rub while turning. Thanks! __________________ 1972 K-10 Longbox,6" lift w/35's/350/SM465/NP205/3.73 1972 C-10 Longbox,350/350 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP FOR SALE: 1971 K-10 Longbox,350/SM465/NP205

05-22-2004, 09:47 PM	#3
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Just watch some 36s are bigger than 36". While the 35" BFGs are actually smaller than 35". The 33" TSLs I had were closer to 34". Anyway you could test fit them or are you mail ordering? If they rub w/ 6" lift you could always add a zero rate or slightly longer shackle for extra clerance. __________________ 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

05-22-2004, 06:10 PM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	i've heard of people running 4" and 35s, dont see why 6" and 36s would be a problem.



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