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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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I am planning on doing a 3" lift.

i want to use 30" bf goodrich all terrian 30" X 10.5 X r15 tires.

can you put these tires on stock wheels or should i buy R15 X 10.5 rims?

what is the best way to do this? price is not really/some an issue, i just want it to be safe and be done right.

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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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30s should be ok but every truck will be different.

May need a bit of trimming on the fenders, but most do.

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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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30" tire work at stock height with minor plastic trimming. At 3" might not need to trim. Stock steal wheels will work up to a 32" tire.
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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thank you, you guys just saved me $350.00

hell yeah
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by handym3000
thank you, you guys just saved me $350.00

hell yeah

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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 93gc40
30" tire work at stock height with minor plastic trimming. At 3" might not need to trim. Stock steal wheels will work up to a 32" tire.
That depends how wide of a tire you go.
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