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Should I try 31's

Old May 5, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Alright guys im sitting stock right now and im planning on lifting soon. But im getting new tires and I have been looking at 30's but im wondering if i can fit 31's. I know this gets asked a lot but i have trimmed the bumpers just not the body. Im also getting new wheels 15x8 with 4" backspace. What do you think I dont mind it rubbing while flxing im most concerned about turning on the LCA's. Any thoughts?


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Old May 5, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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yea man go ahead i fit 31's on mine stock. it rubs when in full turn so you might need to cut a little of the fenfer flare and stuff but you should be good
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Old May 5, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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i also say go 31's, mine fit fine, just rubs at full lock and when i start flexing alot
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Old May 5, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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do it you got plenty of room
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Old May 5, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bhulty20
do it you got plenty of room
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Old May 5, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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sweet thanks guys
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Old May 5, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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FWIW, it's really NDB if the tires rub on the LCAs.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Keep in mind that with 31's when running in overdrive on the highway your trans is going to shift alot, to correct this you are going to need 4:10 gears front and rear and a new carrier in the front axle. And with 31's the tires are going to be stuffed into the wheel wells esp on wheels with a 4" back space, they will stick out past the fenders. this limits any offroad use. Thats no fun.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Well I have a 3.73 gear ratio right now and will correct the speedo. I also have read that with the 4" backspace they will stuff okay into the wheel well is this not true?
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Old May 5, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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They may stuff but it will be real close. I've seen guys run offset wheels and the tire has contacted the body and cut deep grooves in the tread.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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before i got a lift i fit 31's no problem, and my friend has no lift and she fits 31 inch buckshots with just a tad bit rub. and you dont need to chand gears yet. but ive got an automatic, idk about you.
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