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Tire size for 6.5 in. Lift.?

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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 08:17 PM
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Have 34in. Swamper ltb now and would like a radial tire. Currently have a 6.5 long arm lift and 4.56 gears.
Can I go up to a 35in tire or do I go down to a 33?
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 08:32 PM
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I'd go 35s if you could
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 10:23 PM
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35's would be fine. I kinda think 33's look too small on 6.5"

Are your fenders trimmed?
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 10:30 PM
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I've only cut some behind the front tires. Would I have to finish cutting the front and cut the rear?
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 10:53 PM
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You should be fine with 35s. I'm running 38s on barely 6 in the front and 5.5 in the rear with just a cut and fold rear and decent bit cut in the front.
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What axles are u running with 38's?
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffro9944
I've only cut some behind the front tires. Would I have to finish cutting the front and cut the rear?
for 35's you'll probably have to do some cut and fold, and if you plan on stuffing you'll want to cut and hammer back the inner pinch seem behind the front fender
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffro9944
What axles are u running with 38's?
It's all in my profile. A D44 front that breaks every few rides and a upgraded D60, now 35 spline.
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