Need quick opinion! 295/70-18 trail grappler without level?

Old Sep 1, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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Need quick opinion! 295/70-18 trail grappler without level?

Tires are holding up my inspection. Is it possible for me to put a set of 295/70-18 Trail Grapplers on a 2004 4x4 unleveled truck for the short term? I ordered a 2 1/2" leveling kit on the 25th expecting it to show up in time but the tracking order is just showing it as having left Idaho today. Tires are in but I was scared to tell them to put them on without asking here first. It's not looking good for my Labor Day travels if not. Thanks
 
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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I guess I should re-phrase that. I've been researching tires on here for a few weeks now and know they're said to be too big. What I don't know is if they're too big to even get through a week. It's alot cheaper to take the chance on $150 fine than it is to burn tread off of $1100 tires but if it's only going to rub at full turn or possibly hitting a big bump than I think I could live with that for a week. I guess I'm trying to determine what that extra 2" in diameter and 1" width really does.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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Those are almost 35s arent they? Without a level kit, I dont think they would even go in the wheel well. I dont see any way you could drive with those without a level.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 12:08 AM
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I wouldnt try it. May rip out the iner fiender when turning.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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I do not believe that would end well.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 10:11 AM
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I'll wait. My fault for waiting until the last minute. I really didn't think they looked that horrible but apparently enough to keep it from passing. Thanks to all for bearing with me through my tire research. I'll post a few pics when it's done for everyone.
 
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