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The 305/70r17 looked like it was going to be the best fit for a stock wheel. The 65 series recommended a wider wheel. It really comes right down to what I can get the best deal on when I am ready to buy something.
I am thinking there is a 325/50r16 or something like that, that looks killer on the right wheels. I don't want to totally kill my fuel mileage with a wide tire, but I do want to fill out those factory flares.
I think Dlt's comments were more based on why I am silly for the setup of my truck then the actual dimensions of the tire. He is a fan of a different style of vehicle, I don't hold that against him, he just needs to learn to voice his opinions differently.
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I understand completely. I had a set of 375/55/r16s on an 83 3/4 ton and loved them until a built motor, four speed, and big tires busted the t-case. Either way you go it will look good.
I have a 96 2 door tahoe 4x4 now and I also need to make my mind up what size tire and wheel to put under it. Anyways, good luck with the build I like it.
I have a 96 2 door tahoe 4x4 now and I also need to make my mind up what size tire and wheel to put under it. Anyways, good luck with the build I like it.
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I understand completely. I had a set of 375/55/r16s on an 83 3/4 ton and loved them until a built motor, four speed, and big tires busted the t-case. Either way you go it will look good.
I have a 96 2 door tahoe 4x4 now and I also need to make my mind up what size tire and wheel to put under it. Anyways, good luck with the build I like it.
I have a 96 2 door tahoe 4x4 now and I also need to make my mind up what size tire and wheel to put under it. Anyways, good luck with the build I like it.
If I wanted flex, I certainly wouldn't have rebuilt the front end of the truck with all poly bushings, and stiffened everything including the sway bar up. To sit as far off the ground as it does, it handles better then most 4 door sedans. In fact a kid in a lowered toyota pickup tried to keep up with me on my way home one evening and found himself sliding backwards into oncoming traffic. (I took a 25 MPH curve at 85MPH trying to get the kid off my back bumper)
If you were close, I would make you a deal you couldn't refuse on the tires on the brown truck in a couple of weeks.
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Dude, seriously stop, anymore posts from you and I will ask an admin to step in and remove your posts. You obviously haven't looked at what I posted which clearly says a 305/75R17 is a 33.5 inch tall tire, not a 35. It also clearly states that a 315/75R17 is a 34.5, not a 35. Quit being ignorant and get lost.
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When are you guys going to quit playing with those stupid calculators. There is no law regulating the size of tires, therefor it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. According to that calculator, it says the tires on my brown truck are 34 inches tall, but break out a measuring tape and it clearly matches what goodyear says on their website of 35.1 inches tall.
I didn't say a 315 was a 35 either, a 315 is 34.5
I didn't say a 315 was a 35 either, a 315 is 34.5
Dude, seriously stop, anymore posts from you and I will ask an admin to step in and remove your posts. You obviously haven't looked at what I posted which clearly says a 305/75R17 is a 33.5 inch tall tire, not a 35. It also clearly states that a 315/75R17 is a 34.5, not a 35. Quit being ignorant and get lost.
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For the money spent, I can't complain, but this guy won't be getting my business again. I guess I have to keep looking for a new body guy since my old guy retired
For the money spent, I can't complain, but this guy won't be getting my business again. I guess I have to keep looking for a new body guy since my old guy retired