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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Guys I have a 94 4x4 with what I think is a factory lift. I say that because it looks like it has 2in or so blocks under it.

The tires on it are pretty wasted and I have a connection to get 50% off some new Bridgestones. I want to step up to the tallest widest tire that I can go to with out rubbing. I was thinking maybe 33's or 35's?

What do yall think?



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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 01:34 PM
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You can get 33s on there no problem as long as the rims are not too wide.
I am running 285/75/R16 on 8 inch wide factory 2nd gen alloys rims and been happy with that combo.
I have also run 33X12.5X 16.5 on WIDE 16.5X 9.75 rims and needed a 2 inch coil spacer to run them.
On narrower rims they should be okay.
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 05:43 PM
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There was no "factory" lift, its probably 2" spacers from an aftermarket company....

You can run a pretty tall tire on a stock height Dodge 4X4, your concern will be width, too wide and you are hitting the control arms.

Looks like 3rd gen stock 17x8 wheels, so consider that the taller you go, the more sidewall flex you will have and you will get more wander. Staying with "E" rated or higher will help a little with wander...
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Thanks guys for the info. My old Chevy was on 40's so Im pretty use to the wander.

The wheels are 3rd gen wheels so if I can be honest I don't know much about tires and wheels. Can someone give me a full 33" tire size that I can give the tire shop to order for me. Sorry I'm not that bright on these things and I am very thankful for the advice.
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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Cool truck....I love a black 2nd gen standard cab 4X4!!
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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Looks stock height to me. The rear pack is blocked pretty high for that generation. 285-75-16's of any style will fit with 16" x 8" rims. I had 285's with American Racing Baja's on mine. No rubbing anywhere.
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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With the 3rd gen wheels you will want to ask for a 285/70R17.
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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2" front spacer, running 315/70-17s on 3rd gen wheels with 1.5" spacers. No rubbing at all

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