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Old 05-22-2009, 10:37 PM   #1
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Biggest tires that would fit well without rubbing?

Going to replace the tires on the 76 3/4ton soon, figured I might as well go a bit taller than last time. Just wondering what the tallest tire anyone had experience running without getting any rubbing in the turns was?
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Old 05-23-2009, 12:41 AM   #2
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Re: Biggest tires that would fit well without rubbing?

is it a 2x4 or 4x4
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Old 05-23-2009, 10:38 AM   #3
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Re: Biggest tires that would fit well without rubbing?

2x4, originally 454 now 4bolt 350, 14ff rear, camper special pkg with 9leaf springs...
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Old 05-23-2009, 06:53 PM   #4
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Re: Biggest tires that would fit well without rubbing?

I run a 33x12.5x17, with a 2" lift spring and balljoint spacer. I have no problems with rubbing when turning and di not have to trim my fenders.

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Old 05-23-2009, 08:14 PM   #5
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Re: Biggest tires that would fit well without rubbing?

i run 235/85/16 (about 32 inches tall) on my truck, no lift, and could fit bigger, but its a 2wd one ton
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Old 05-24-2009, 01:03 AM   #6
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Re: Biggest tires that would fit well without rubbing?

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Going to replace the tires on the 76 3/4ton soon, figured I might as well go a bit taller than last time. Just wondering what the tallest tire anyone had experience running without getting any rubbing in the turns was?
i just put some 33x10.50 on 16.5x10 wheels on my 3/4 ton and they rub in the front of the fender so don't get 33x10.50s unless your gonna raise the front or trim your fender.
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Re: Biggest tires that would fit well without rubbing?

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Re: Biggest tires that would fit well without rubbing?

I have 285/75/16s on the rear of my C20.
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Re: Biggest tires that would fit well without rubbing?

Checkout this fit table.
http://www.coloradok5.com/tirefitmenttable.shtml
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Going to replace the tires on the 76 3/4ton soon, figured I might as well go a bit taller than last time. Just wondering what the tallest tire anyone had experience running without getting any rubbing in the turns was?

I've run 255/85-16 BFG's with no problem on stock rims. They are listed at 33.3". I would not put 10" rims on the truck, been there, done that. I have run 33/12.50's for more than 30 years on 8" rims with no lift or fender mods and no problems on many 1/2ton 4wd and 3/4ton 2 and 4wd GM square body trucks. I know some that have run a 34" Interco tire with good results.
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