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Old 08-20-2012, 09:15 PM
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I need new tires and was wondering what would fit. I have a 2002 Chevy 2500HD it currently has 285-75 R16 BFG's on it i would like to go bigger so what size should fit? The truck is all stock.
 
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Old 08-20-2012, 09:24 PM
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what wheels are on it?
i have 35's but i had to do a bunch of trimming
 
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I currently have factory 16 inch chevy aluminum wheels.
 
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You would have to crank the torsion bars up to fit 35s.
 
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Old 08-24-2012, 09:26 AM
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Even with the torsion bars cranked 35's will be tight
 
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Even with a 4" lift you have to trim the front lower bumper piece so 35" wont rub.
 
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