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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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7.5 and tires

Im getting a 7.5 fabtech lift on my screw. Will the tire size 315-70-17 bfg all-terrain be big enough for this lift?
 
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Yes, that is basically a 35x12.50 tire. Most people with 6 to 7.5 inch lifts on 4x2's seem to run 35's.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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Alright another question! i am wanting to go with the Helo Max 6 rim http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT71847.aspx

I will be getting 17 inch rims with 315 70 17 inch tires. now what backspacing should i get? I want the tires to stick out a little bit with the 7.5 but not too much. thanks!
 
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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The Fabtech lift will increase your front track width, so just about any wheel is gonna stick out. I'm not sure how much your front track width will be increased.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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Fabtec recommends 315/70/17 size tires(approx. 34.4" diameter) on their 6" perfomance 2wd lifts. You should have no problem with a 35/12.50 with a 7.5" lift.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Yall dont think that the 315-70-17 will be too skinny with this lifT?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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No, you are talking about a 315mm wide (12.50 inches) tire.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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That tire will fit fine....you will have pleanty of room, I hve 6" on a 2WD and run 315's easily.

As far as the wheels sticking out, I would not get a big offset wheel, cause the fronts are going to be about an 1"-1.5" wider on each side anyhow. You might want wheel spacers for the rear if you want them to look the same.
 
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