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Post by joey85 on Nov 7, 2005 11:25:20 GMT -5
Alright I was sifting through this section and I've notice ALOT of people asking questions about what size lift and what size tires. Well I'm fairly educated as to what tire fits on what lift, but some people still want it from another source, well I hoped on the internet and found this sight for almost every year of truck that we have. Now I realize that there is already a tire filement guide, but with no dis-respect to the person who posted it, it is not accurate. www.off-road.com/chevy/tech/tirelift.html If anyone else still has any questions about lift kits or tires, and what size for each, please don't be afraid to ask I'll be glad to help, you can either PM me, or I'd rather have you post it, so that everyone else can see it and hopefully it help someone else at the same time. |
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Post by 19_Chevelle_69 on Nov 7, 2005 20:02:05 GMT -5
Great post, thanks for the link!
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Post by whitenproud on Nov 17, 2005 23:33:48 GMT -5
Ok... Mr. Joe no offence but i hate tire fitment guides because they always state that i cant do what i want to do. I want 42- 44 in tires on an 8 in lift shortbed 74 chevy.. and i have seen 44 in on an 8 in lift in off rd mag and it appeared to have no cut out.. so y am i so frigin dag nabbit comfused? its getting close to time for me to buy the lift and tires one person tells me one thing anouther tells me its impossible anouther sais ineed 12 in of lift and 3 in body but with a short bed you can only go 8 in.. AHHHHHHHH im getting so frigin stressed... Can i please get your input.. anyone who is reading this.. i want EVERY ONE TO REPLY!!!! i need help!!!!
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Post by 19_Chevelle_69 on Nov 18, 2005 17:25:07 GMT -5
Here ya go....
Bolt the tires on, cut things and hit with a large hammer until tires can turn left to right.
Done.
Seriously... if you want the bigger tires, bolt them on and see what it will take to do to make them fit for your application. That's basically the best way to make sure they will work.
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Post by Bent on Nov 18, 2005 18:59:04 GMT -5
That's what I do! I buy the tires and remove the offending sheetmetal. You could easily run 40's if you run a six inch lift and cut some fender off the body. Remember... The less sheetmetal the better
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Post by joey85 on Nov 22, 2005 11:24:18 GMT -5
Alright here's what's up I see no problem with you running your 42's with an 8 inch, there's a possibility that you MIGHT have to do some cut out, or spend $50 and get a 2inch body lift, but I see no problem with you doing what you plan. It's just like how they say you can only do 33's with a 4 inch, well I personally have 35's on a 4inch with no cut outs, and if I had fender cuts I could do 37's, you will have over double the lift, so I honestly don't see any problems. I know of a Chevy with a 4inch lift, a 3 inch body, and running 40's with extra room and no cut-outs. One of my trucks use to have a 6 inch and I ran 38's with a good couple of inches of turning room. Most of the charts and such give you specs for off-roading, so if you plan to do more street driving then you do off-road, you can put a bigger tire, because you won't need to worry about going over extreme bumps and rubbing the tire. If something I said didn't make sense then just ask me again.
Joe
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Post by Bent on Nov 23, 2005 0:27:34 GMT -5
The rate of the springs you buy also play a major part in how much your suspension flexes and possible tire to sheet metal likeliness
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Post by ottaway on Dec 19, 2006 23:02:42 GMT -5
hell, ive got stock height and have got 33x12.50 tucked under there, these trucks got alot of space
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Post by ratchet on Dec 31, 2006 13:54:27 GMT -5
i agree anyone should be able to do want they want with their ride, but, when it comes to the safety of the driver, and my kids on the same street , i can say don't over stuff tires to save a buck, do it right. check the suspension cycle, bump to full drop. make sure their is no rubbing anywhere. a pot hole, a dog/cat, drop off the shoulder, or anything that could cause the tire to rub or grab sheet metal at 50-60 MPH could be devastating. happy wrenching, and be safe.
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