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Level/lift and rim and tire combo's

Old 12-17-2012, 07:40 AM
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-20 but ill grind and cut where needed
Your going to have to grind about an inch past the dark marks on this photo to fit your setup since they're so wide.

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-20 just seems like a bad idea to me without at least a 4" or 6" lift
Old 12-17-2012, 10:17 AM
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I have a -12 offset and had to trim a lot of plastic an inch back on the metal. Still rubs but is finally bearable. I love the look of those wheels and tires though!
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Originally Posted by Biltnotbot07'
-20 but ill grind and cut where needed
Good luck man. Let us know how that works out for you and what you had to trim.
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The rims my friend has on his with a 2.5in level have a -18 offset and he trimmed a ton and they still rub however if you put those rims and tires on my truck I dont have to trim anything... weird but maybe every truck is different. they are 35in tires btw. our trucks have the same setup with 2.5in levels only difference is mine is a scab and his is a quadcab
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Originally Posted by dufx4
I have a -12 offset and had to trim a lot of plastic an inch back on the metal. Still rubs but is finally bearable. I love the look of those wheels and tires though!
What size tires did you have? I just got my -12 offset fuel hostage wheels in today. I got 295-70-18 trail grapplers too. Gonna try and get them on and trim tonight
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Will do guys hopefully I won't have to hack a ton but ill keep everyone posted
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Originally Posted by dufx4
I have a -12 offset and had to trim a lot of plastic an inch back on the metal. Still rubs but is finally bearable. I love the look of those wheels and tires though!
Thanks bud
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Should I go with a 3.55 gear to compensate for power?
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Originally Posted by Biltnotbot07'
Should I go with a 3.55 gear to compensate for power?
No. If anything you will want lower (numerically higher) gears such as 4.10 or 4.56 depending on what kind of driving you do. What gears do you currently have? Check the door jamb sticker under axle code. If b6 you have 3.73 and should be fine, if h9 that means 3.55 and not as preferable as 3.73. Let us know what you have.

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