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by eschy1990 » Wed Apr 20, 2016 2:18 am

Alright guys I've got markmc's 3" suspension lift and 3" body lift what do you guys think is the right size tire? I've got 265's on now and they look kinda small but are also very worn. I love how they sit outside the fender well on the stock wheels. I thought about 255/75/R17 because they are taller but I'm not sure. What do you guys think looks best? Or should I just get some new 265's?
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by Cable810 » Wed Apr 20, 2016 5:27 am

I'd say a 33" or 34" tire.
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by HARDTRAILZ » Wed Apr 20, 2016 3:25 pm

I certainly would not run less than a 295 70 17. I would definitely use 315 or 35 inch tires myself.
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by Jrgunn5150 » Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:14 pm

I have 255's with no body lift and am unhappy with the size, I think the optimum size for the wheelbase is 35-37. As for what looks amazing, well strectched tires and mad stance are a win at every highschool.
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by HARDTRAILZ » Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:20 pm

35 on 24s
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by navigator » Thu Apr 21, 2016 9:34 am

Most folks buy the lift they need to fit the tires they feel like they need. Whatever size you get, make sure you have the gears to support it else you will be asking for recommendations on a transmission shop.
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by eschy1990 » Thu Apr 21, 2016 4:05 pm

Hahaha you guys are great I'm going to be storm chasing in AR so I want a good tire I'm leaning towards either 285/70's or 33x10.50 on stock wheel for now I talked to James and he said he never had any issue with his 285's so will see if not I'll just go with new 265's
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by mason10198 » Thu Apr 21, 2016 5:32 pm

Storm chasing in AR you say?? I'm in Bryant!

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by Jrgunn5150 » Thu Apr 21, 2016 6:08 pm

eschy1990 wrote:Hahaha you guys are great I'm going to be storm chasing in AR so I want a good tire I'm leaning towards either 285/70's or 33x10.50 on stock wheel for now I talked to James and he said he never had any issue with his 285's so will see if not I'll just go with new 265's



If I could go back in time, I'd have 285 Duratrac's instead of the 255's I have now.
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by mason10198 » Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:49 pm

Jrgunn5150 wrote:If I could go back in time, I'd have 285 Duratrac's instead of the 255's I have now.


:iagree: my 255s are super skinny... I went with them because I was scared of not clearing the UBJ since I went the non-wheel spacer route, but I have like 2 inches or more of clearance and would love for them to be wider. I often see my tracks in the dirt and it looks like a couple of motorcycles came through lol.


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by Jrgunn5150 » Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:53 pm

I just want a taller, wider, more ordinary tire lol. I had to replace one and they had to order it and I had to wait three days. I try to stick to thing's I can get right now today.
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by eschy1990 » Fri Apr 22, 2016 1:08 am

Yes I'll be in Hot springs you'll see me all over soon! I may go with 285's It just worries me being over 3" bigger then the wheel
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by HARDTRAILZ » Fri Apr 22, 2016 1:50 am

I wish I had 4.5 instead of my 3.5 over wheel width.
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by v7guy » Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:38 pm

33s look pretty good, Moots has 33s and a 2" body lift and about 3"suspension. But he's been talking 34s or 35s lately. LOL

I had 3" suspension and 3" body on 32s and it looked fairly retarded.
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by Grimor » Sat Apr 23, 2016 5:16 pm

35's look pretty good.
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by Rickalicka18 » Sat Apr 23, 2016 7:56 pm

v7guy wrote:33s look pretty good, Moots has 33s and a 2" body lift and about 3"suspension. But he's been talking 34s or 35s lately. LOL

I had 3" suspension and 3" body on 32s and it looked fairly retarded.


Retarded as in actually looking retarded or retarded as in it looking good?
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by v7guy » Sat Apr 23, 2016 8:35 pm

No, it actually looked dumb and retarded. I wouldn't recommend it.
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by Rickalicka18 » Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:58 am

Haha... Thats what I thought you were saying.
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