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Old 04-25-2011, 02:59 PM
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lookin to put bigger tires on my 1998 6.5 2500. the stock size is LT245/75/16 however i would like to fit somethin a little meatier maybe a 31. would that fit or would i need to lift my truck?
 
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Old 04-25-2011, 03:11 PM
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i had 265's on mine w/ stock suspension. and it looked like 285's woulda fit.
 
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Old 04-26-2011, 04:32 PM
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yes my bad the stocks are 265's
 
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Old 04-26-2011, 07:50 PM
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I have 285 mud tires on my 95 chevy tahoe and they clear no problem without a lift. The front tires did rub a little but I just cut the corner off of the plastic piece that fits under the bumper and that problem was fixed
 
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Originally Posted by IkillforFOILES
yes my bad the stocks are 265's
mine came from the factory with 245s. depends what option boxes you checked when you oredered i guess
 
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