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7/28/2004
04:18:37

Subject: 285/75/16 no lift?
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I have an 03 4x4 and would like to put 285/75/16 tires with no lift. I know there will be a lot of trimming, but would like to know if anyone has done it. I do offroad a bit and I want to be sure they will clear in those situations as well.
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7/28/2004
14:56:48

RE: 285/75/16 no lift?
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don't think so - you'll need a whole lot of trimming... Even with a 3 inch body lift you could get slight rubbing with that size tire. (exactly what I have and I've cranked the t-bars too)



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7/28/2004
16:03:27

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I know it will work. Buddy did it on a SXT 4x4 and was a frequent Pismo go'er. I did it with 33's but I also have the Hanson bumper that helped the front clearance.



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7/28/2004
20:12:28

RE: 285/75/16 no lift?
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Thanks for the responses. If I do the nesessary trimming, will it be safe to take offroad.
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7/29/2004
09:45:46

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Yep, it is just plastic you are trimming.








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7/29/2004
09:47:16

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Oh yeah that is on Stock suspension with 33x12.5's

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7/29/2004
14:41:54

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You can't tell me that 12.5's fit on stock suspension with no frame rub... When the wheel is at full turn, those tires will hit the framerail - unless you've changed the backspacing. (did you?)

I've got 3inch body lift and 285/75R16 and even I get a bit of frame rub - very slight. Stock wheels.




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7/29/2004
14:49:15

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Frame rub is a given sorry if I did not mention that I usually always do. At full turn it will rub the frame been that way since '97. It is a slight rub at full turns.

If you change the BS to correct this the rubbing is just moved further out and more trimming is required.

Thanks for clarifying that.

Chris

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7/29/2004
14:52:55

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Thanks for the pics. I think I am going to give it a shot.



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