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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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hey i got a 95 f150 ext cab shortbed, im about to buy some 31s off a friend i have 235 r15s on my truck now and these 31s are for 15 in rims but im just curious, am i gonna have to lift the front? i know i can clear 31s in the back, my truck is 2wd but im just lookin for some bigger tires some curb appeal haha, but will i have to lift the front well level it out? im pretty sure 31s wont clear the front and dont got any buddies who have put lil bigger tires on 2wds but thanks help is appreciated
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Im sure you would be ok with a 31x10.50/15, but don't hold me to it. Your tires are 235 what x15. You told us the width but whats the heigth ratio on your current tires?
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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i have a 1990 lariat ... 5.0 automatic trans. just to clear that up lol

i went from 235/75/15 to 31x10.5x15 and it clears em just fine except the tires will rub when turned to the full extent. i live in the country and i really never have to make those kinds of turns. i honestly have only heard them rub twice. and i have had it about a month. so good luck and again, you should be just fine
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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I also have a 2WD F-150 that has 31x10.5's on it. It only rubs when the wheel is turned all the way. The back looks like it could easily fit 33"tires!
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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yep, they will fit no problem, dont think mine have ever rubbed, but i think the rims i have, have a little diffrent offset then the stock ones, you'll be fine, and it will look a whole lot better
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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31x10.50x15s will fit fine. 33s you'll need a 2 inch front lift for
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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okay cool thanks you guys i prolly be gettin em soon here hey one more question i was thinkin bout doin just levelin coils in the front just to level it out get rid of that nose down how much them coils run? i gotta mech. thatl help me put em in how long a job is it? thanks alot
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Ive seen 2 inch leveling coils for $128.00. That's the price they run new just about everywhere
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