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Old 11-09-2012, 05:01 PM   #1
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wondering what size 24's i can run on the back of a K5 blazer

I am just starting some research, i am building my wife a K5 blazer that will lay frame with air ride. My question is if i use the stock rearend what is the biggest 24x ??? 12 ?? i can run on the rear and what kind of offset can i expect without narrowing the rear axle ? I realize that their are alot of variables here just looking for a close idea . I will be cutting out the floor and raising the factory tubz all the way up and reverse tubbing the sides, just wondering if someone can get me close ? I also want to run a back seat (dual buckets) , i dont have a tub yet to look at how this will work but it is possible isnt it ?
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Old 11-10-2012, 11:51 PM   #2
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Re: wondering what size 24's i can run on the back of a K5 blazer

With tubs I doubt your going to get much of a back seat in there..
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Old 11-10-2012, 11:54 PM   #3
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Re: wondering what size 24's i can run on the back of a K5 blazer

I plan on modifying the factory wheel tubs
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Old 11-11-2012, 12:42 AM   #4
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Re: wondering what size 24's i can run on the back of a K5 blazer

If you get the suspension inside the frame,... you can run a 24x14 or 24x15.
It's going to take 9"-9.5" of backspacing to get them there without narrowing the housing.
This will require the 405/25-24 tires.

With frame outboard suspension,... I would think a 24x12 would be the max.
But then you have to find a tire to work with a 12.
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Old 11-11-2012, 01:54 AM   #5
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Re: wondering what size 24's i can run on the back of a K5 blazer

To me,... a 10 is plenty big if the truck is low!
And plaid interiors were stock on some of these,...
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Old 11-21-2012, 07:04 PM   #6
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Re: wondering what size 24's i can run on the back of a K5 blazer

thanks Lolife i just seen your post ....man i love that Plaid !
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