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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Can I fit 35s on a 4.5 inch lift without doing a lot of trimming?
Yes, but you will have to trim a decent amount
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt's96
Ok guys need to get some tires and not looking to spend a arm and a leg whats some good tires for the price I am looking at the general grabber reds I can get them for $817 out the door
Look at Treadwrights.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by tuff99
Can I fit 35s on a 4.5 inch lift without doing a lot of trimming?
Depends on what you consider "a lot".
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Look at Treadwrights.
X2 I just bought a set. It was $560 shipped to my door
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Look at Treadwrights.
No such luck s3eing they do not make 33x12.5r15
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Depends on what you consider "a lot".
How much trimming will I have to do? Probably isn't a big deal just wanna know if It can be done and still be able to flex and turn
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by tuff99

How much trimming will I have to do? Probably isn't a big deal just wanna know if It can be done and still be able to flex and turn
Flex, not as much. I prefer down travel and a low center of gravity, so I'm planning to do 35s stock. I'm considering a 3" lift max because of my long wheelbase and horrible break over and departure angles.

Without lifting, a 35 will barely fit in the front wheel well where the unibody rail is. Adjust for your lift height, and you can see how much you would need to trim. In the rear, you're looking at at least a standard cut&fold job. I have a more intense plan for the Comanche.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta

Yes, but you will have to trim a decent amount
Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Flex, not as much. I prefer down travel and a low center of gravity, so I'm planning to do 35s stock. I'm considering a 3" lift max because of my long wheelbase and horrible break over and departure angles.

Without lifting, a 35 will barely fit in the front wheel well where the unibody rail is. Adjust for your lift height, and you can see how much you would need to trim. In the rear, you're looking at at least a standard cut&fold job. I have a more intense plan for the Comanche.
X2, my fenders are not trimmed as high as most people's, and I know I could put 35s on the back with one more inch of bumps top, and I might have to trim another half inch off the front and run another inch if bump. 4 inches of lift and 35s IMHO is the perfect stance.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

X2, my fenders are not trimmed as high as most people's, and I know I could put 35s on the back with one more inch of bumps top, and I might have to trim another half inch off the front and run another inch if bump. 4 inches of lift and 35s IMHO is the perfect stance.
At this point, the real reason I want to do 35s without lifting is cause people keep saying I can't. It isn't practical, but it would work with .5" of up travel lol
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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35s will fit with no lift.

Here is mine..35s on 3 inches
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
35s will fit with no lift.

Here is mine..35s on 3 inches
I know they will. This is 33s, riding on stock bumpstops, with minimal trimming:


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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

At this point, the real reason I want to do 35s without lifting is cause people keep saying I can't. It isn't practical, but it would work with .5" of up travel lol
Just put air bumps on it, it'll ride fine. Lol
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by tuff99
Can I fit 35s on a 4.5 inch lift without doing a lot of trimming?
No
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by hickatron

No
Yes you can.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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I think I'll just go 33s
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