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12/11/2003
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 Subject: 33 x 12.50 ????
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12/11/2003
14:43:19
Subject: 33 x 12.50 15 on stock rims ??
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I got a 3' PA Body lift that I'm going to put on. I read 5 different post that says you can put BFG ATA 33 12.50 15in on stock 2000 Club Cab Rims (I've got 30 10.50 15in) on now ? I've read post that say you can and read posts that say you can't ?
DO THESE FIT ?????
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Mopar 4-ever
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12/15/2003
18:29:55
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You can do it if you have 8 inch wheels. But you better be ready to crank your torsion bars an inch and start cutting the plastic inner fender behind the tire next to the door. It will work. People have done it before, but the tires sidewalls will bulge more on a narrower rim and will "float" a little more. A ten inch rim is what is recommended for a 12.50 as the sidewall will be more square. The tire will also wear more evenly and last longer. Here's the catch. 10 inch wide wheels do not do very well on a Dak with only a body lift. Then it's not a ? of it you'll rub, but where will it rub? On the frame with too much backspacing or on the fender flares or on the plastic inner fender with too little. Go with your wheels if they are 8's, but forget it if they are 7's. You can make them work on 8's, but if you dont wan't to crank cut and cuss then think about 33-10.50's you might be happier.
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Mopar 4-ever
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12/15/2003
18:29:58
| RE: 33 x 12.50 ????
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You can do it if you have 8 inch wheels. But you better be ready to crank your torsion bars an inch and start cutting the plastic inner fender behind the tire next to the door. It will work. People have done it before, but the tires sidewalls will bulge more on a narrower rim and will "float" a little more. A ten inch rim is what is recommended for a 12.50 as the sidewall will be more square. The tire will also wear more evenly and last longer. Here's the catch. 10 inch wide wheels do not do very well on a Dak with only a body lift. Then it's not a ? of it you'll rub, but where will it rub? On the frame with too much backspacing or on the fender flares or on the plastic inner fender with too little. Go with your wheels if they are 8's, but forget it if they are 7's. You can make them work on 8's, but if you dont wan't to crank cut and cuss then think about 33-10.50's you might be happier.
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