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Old 07-16-2011, 08:36 PM   #1
gafiredog
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tire size

I have 235-85-16 size tires on my 86 crewcab dually. i want to put on bigger tires like 265-75-16, etc. i'm told they won't fit in the rear. what are some different sizes on duallys out there? any pics ?
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Old 07-16-2011, 09:43 PM   #2
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Re: tire size

You can run that tire, but the sidewalls will be real close. If you get a rock stuck in there, could blow both tires out. Get a spacer between the duals, that will help.

You can get a 255/85, that is 33" or so. Or Swamper makes (or used to) a 34x9.5....
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