What do I need to clear 35" tires?
05-06-2004, 07:07 AM
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What do I need to clear 35" tires?
I searched .. didn't find anything ... I guess I'm not typing in the right words.
but I've got coil overs in the front, OME in the rear, and 1" BL. Would I be able to clear a 35" tire? Also are there any other mods I would need to make?
thanks
but I've got coil overs in the front, OME in the rear, and 1" BL. Would I be able to clear a 35" tire? Also are there any other mods I would need to make?
thanks
05-06-2004, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by sdastg1
I searched .. didn't find anything ... I guess I'm not typing in the right words.
but I've got coil overs in the front, OME in the rear, and 1" BL. Would I be able to clear a 35" tire? Also are there any other mods I would need to make?
thanks
but I've got coil overs in the front, OME in the rear, and 1" BL. Would I be able to clear a 35" tire? Also are there any other mods I would need to make?
thanks
05-06-2004, 07:17 AM
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You left off that you HAVE one of my rear bumpers, which is needed for the rear.
You HAVE to pull all the front mud flaps, etc off, grind the bottom of the pinch weld completely flat and cut the bottom of the back of the front fenders back a good 1.5". You also have to cut up your TJM bumper ends.
It's NOT the 35 that's the problem, it's the 12.5.
You HAVE to pull all the front mud flaps, etc off, grind the bottom of the pinch weld completely flat and cut the bottom of the back of the front fenders back a good 1.5". You also have to cut up your TJM bumper ends.
It's NOT the 35 that's the problem, it's the 12.5.
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05-06-2004, 07:25 AM
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ok never mind then .. I was hoping that all I had to do was trim some fenders and crank the SAWs, and be ready to go be next week. This will just have to wait till later. thanks guys
05-06-2004, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
You left off that you HAVE one of my rear bumpers, which is needed for the rear.
You HAVE to pull all the front mud flaps, etc off, grind the bottom of the pinch weld completely flat and cut the bottom of the back of the front fenders back a good 1.5". You also have to cut up your TJM bumper ends.
It's NOT the 35 that's the problem, it's the 12.5.
You HAVE to pull all the front mud flaps, etc off, grind the bottom of the pinch weld completely flat and cut the bottom of the back of the front fenders back a good 1.5". You also have to cut up your TJM bumper ends.
It's NOT the 35 that's the problem, it's the 12.5.
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
You left off that you HAVE one of my rear bumpers, which is needed for the rear.
You HAVE to pull all the front mud flaps, etc off, grind the bottom of the pinch weld completely flat and cut the bottom of the back of the front fenders back a good 1.5". You also have to cut up your TJM bumper ends.
It's NOT the 35 that's the problem, it's the 12.5.
You HAVE to pull all the front mud flaps, etc off, grind the bottom of the pinch weld completely flat and cut the bottom of the back of the front fenders back a good 1.5". You also have to cut up your TJM bumper ends.
It's NOT the 35 that's the problem, it's the 12.5.
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Originally Posted by Mad Chemist
I'm running 33's right now with minimal rubbing (285/75/16's).
Originally Posted by sdastg1
I'm running 33" with no rubbing .. 
05-06-2004, 12:02 PM
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33" on the factory 16" rims .. before the BL they would rub, even on road if you turned the steering wheel all te way they rubbed. But after the BL .. no rub at all .. I've stuffed it in there a few times, and on full turn there is no rub
05-06-2004, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by runnerboy97
come down here and wheel, i bet we can make your tires rub.
05-06-2004, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jacksonpt
Steve... care to make an educated guess for me on something? How much effort (cutting/grinding/trimming) would be required to clear 33/12.5-15s? I've got 3" of OME now, with a 1" BL and Inland Trucks a-arms on the way.
285/75/16 is an 11" wide tire.
315/75/16 is a 12.5" wide tire.
The extra width, not the height is the problem.
05-06-2004, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by sdastg1
I'm running 33" with no rubbing ..
My 315's are really 34.5, but if he gets 33x12.5x15, he'll really get a 33" tire.
I found this out the hard way on Chinamans last year all of us with 285's sucked raw eggs and Adrian with his real live 33's coasted right over. Yes that 1/2" or 1/4" made all the difference in the world that day.
Why do you think I have 315's.
05-06-2004, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
Yes that 1/2" or 1/4" made all the difference in the world.
