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Will this tire fit on my rig?

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Old May 4, 2012 | 01:26 AM
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Hi guys, so I currently have a 4.5" long arm lift, stock rubi 44 axles, 37" BFG Krawlers with no Backspacing.

I will be adding the Aluminum Crusher Flares from Poison Spyder at the end of this month and I am wondering if I have room to up a size to the 38" x 14.5 R17 Goodyear MT/R w/kevlar?

Anyone know if I can add these without the need of spacers?

Thank you in advance!
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Old May 4, 2012 | 02:07 AM
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With flat flares and 4" + on lift your good to go, but, you really need a good back spacing on wheels, not sure about 14.5" wide, but with 12.5" you need 4.5".

Hope that help...
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Old May 4, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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Yes that did help thank you. However I just finished reading another post where people (Wayoflife included) were talking about how bad that tire was to balance and keep balanced. So I've decided to stick with my Krawlers.

Thank you though!
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Old May 4, 2012 | 02:37 AM
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Not only the balancing issue but he also mentioned the fact if u need to replace a 38, they are not always readily avail or on the trail it's not common size so u couldn't borrow one to get yourself off the trail.
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