street tires to Mud Terrain

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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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Question street tires to Mud Terrain

Has anyone else put 33x12.50x17 on their truck without mods. I currently have 305/50/20 and have never had a problem and have plenty of room. I am switching to a winter set since moving to CT. 33/12.5/17 Super Swamper TrXus M/T on Mickey Thompson wheels. I want to make sure there will be no turning problems. It appears to be fine on measuring tape of 33.2". Any thoughts???
 

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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 02:20 AM
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dont forget that some Mud Terrain tires have large side lugs, which street tires do not. This can affect rubbing and fitting, as well as rubbing on the ball joint.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 04:37 AM
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and those mickey thompson wheels probably have different backspacing which is going to change everything
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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You need to tell us if you have a 4x4 or 4x2.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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sorry, it is a 4x4.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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You should be fine.
 
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