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Slingin Mud
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7/27/2003
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I have a 3in body lift on my 2000. Can i fit 33x12.5 without trimming or do i need to use 11.5
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A.J.
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7/28/2003
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it depends on the backspacing of the wheel you use....a 33x12.50 will fit fine with a 3in. lift but the amount of trimming if any all dpends on the wheel used
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Slingin Mud
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7/28/2003
10:27:27
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What if i used a 15x8 American Eagle wheel would i have any trimming?
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Tracy H
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7/28/2003
13:49:35
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Again, it depends on the which AE wheel you use. Most AE wheels have 3.something" offset which will most likely require you to do some minor trimming to the bumper valance. Could be very minor, but each truck is different, so there is not a cut and dry answer. With my AE wheels, 3.75" backspacing and 33x12.5, I did have to trim a little, but I didn't mind b/c I liked the extra width. If the wheels you pick have a backspacing closer to factory, 5.5" I think, then you might rub on the frame. It's a double edged sword and there are very few tires that are made in 32x11.5 & 33x11.5 sizes. Good luck!
~Tracy
'00 4x4 SLT QC 4.7 Auto 3.55LSD *My Dak Pics*
3" PA Body Lift, BFG AT 33x12.5x15 on AE 15x8 149's, Cranked Torsion Bars, Gibson Dual Rear Stainless Catback, Stainless K&N Clone Intake, TPS @.78v, Relocated IAT, Powerslot Rotors & Hawk Pads, Autolite 3923's & Stant 180° T-stat, ProComp ES-9000 Shocks, Clear Corners, T-Rex Stainless Nerf Bars ... Mods to be installed: H.O. Cams, Fastman 68mm TB, 4.10 gears
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Slingin Mud
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7/29/2003
16:07:01
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Do u know of any tires that do make a 33x11.5?
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Slingin Mud
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7/29/2003
16:11:18
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Do u know of any tires that do make a 33x11.5?
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Tracy H
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7/29/2003
17:30:52
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I thought that BFG did, because I saw that size listed on the tire sheet when I was checking prices at Sam's Club. Unfortunately, I just checked their website and it appears that they do not make it anymore. If you have a Sam's nearby, you check with them and see if they can get it. I also checked tirerack.com & 1010tires.com, but got zero results for them size. It may not be made anymore. Maybe someone else will have some other info that will help.
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Osyrus
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7/29/2003
19:30:11
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Yeh, I was hopinf bfg muds were made in 33x11.50 but cant find them anywhere either, so I'll probably just go with 32x11.50 instead, :(
But, Im still looking!
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Dan Gruber
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7/30/2003
05:49:41
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I've got 32X11.5 BFG Mud Terrain KMs on mine with a 3 inch lift and the bars cranked a little bit. I had to do a little trimming.
Like Tracy said, there's a lot of variables...each truck is a little different, the backspacing on the wheels, the tire size, and evey the manufacturer and tread design play into it. I'm convinced that if I had gone with an all-terrain, I could have avoided trimming. But the lugs on the MTs forced me to do a little.
On the tire sizes...most tire manufacturers will make a 31X10.5 and a 33X12.5 for a given tire design. Some will split the difference and make a 32X11.5 (BFG for example, at least on the MT...don't know about their other tires). A few make a 33X10.5, but I've never seen a 33X11.5. Good luck.
Dan
2000 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 Auto 3.92 LSD
3 inch Performance Accesories lift & 32 inch BFG MT KM's
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Kyle
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7/30/2003
10:34:30
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Superswamper Thornbirds come in a 33x11.50
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Slingin Mud
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7/30/2003
11:38:02
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Would a Superswamper Thornbird 11.5 fit on stock rims and if they do would i need any trimming?
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Kyle
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7/30/2003
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Not on stock rim. 15x8 or 15x10
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Slingin Mud
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7/30/2003
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Would there be any trimming if i put the Thornbirds on 15x8 wheels?
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A.J.
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7/30/2003
19:08:32
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maybe but maybe not.........it depends on the backspacing
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Joe E.
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7/31/2003
18:40:54
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Youll burn those up quick if youdo alot of road driving. Just a warning. They are good off road tires but a BFG at or mt will be much better if you could stand a 33x10.50 tire. Good Luck.
Joe E.
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