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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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I know most of the trucks have 16s on them, but I was wondering if anyone has put 15s to put bigger tires? If so do u all have any pics..
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by chris.f150
I know most of the trucks have 16s on them, but I was wondering if anyone has put 15s to put bigger tires? If so do u all have any pics..
I don't think you can without brake modification. 15'a won't clear the rotors/calipers
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 10:18 PM
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Oh ok.. Thanks for the info..
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 10:39 PM
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You're kind of in the minority here. Most people either go with 16-17's and a few up to 20's.
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 10:45 PM
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I mean I was just wondering if people would go with 15s and put bigger tires. Idk if its possible
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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There's a "how to" on ligjtningrodder.com I think on how to fit 15s on our trucks. Its basically a process of grinding down the brake calipers so the 15s can go on without rubbing the wheel. Not really necessary unless you are drag racing your lightning and need to fit 15s to shave some weight off the truck.
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 11:10 PM
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What do you mean fit bigger tires? A 35 is a 35 no matter what wheel you run
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jprevat
What do you mean fit bigger tires? A 35 is a 35 no matter what wheel you run
Fatter sidewall I think
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 12:22 AM
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15" tires are a ****load cheaper than other sizes
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by jferg92

Fatter sidewall I think
Yeah that's what I meant..
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