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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 05:28 PM
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I am a little confused. It's it possible to run 33x11.5x 15 tires on after market 15x10 rims with 4" back space WITHOUT any lift? I'm looking for bigger tires without buying a lift yet. Any help world be greatly appreciated.
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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You might have a little rubbing, or have to slightly trim the fender possibly, but should be fine for the most part.
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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Cram them on there and LET the tires wear away whatever there rubbing on!:thumbup:
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 05:48 AM
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Yes, you can get away with it.


Why trim the flares though? Though some people wheel, not every tucks the hell out of the tires every time. Below is a 31" tire without trimmed flares, but the bind isn't typical of everyday situations.



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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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I would at least cut the fenders for clearance.
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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Great, I'm new to the game and looking for all the help I can get! Don't want to make mistakes that I can't fix lol
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dhatheway725
Great, I'm new to the game and looking for all the help I can get! Don't want to make mistakes that I can't fix lol
While you're at it, if it's available in that wheel, I would consider a 15x8 or 9" over a 10" if you plan to go offroad and air down. The 8" wheel will hold the tire on the wheel better when aired down

15x8 and 3.75" BS will also be less likely to interfere with the calipers. Which wheels are you looking at?
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Cragar soft 8s
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 02:52 PM
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Was looking to put general grabber at2s on 33x12.5x15. Manufacturer suggests minimum wheel width of 8.5-11 inch, and said measured wheel width was 10 inches. That's why I was going with the bigger wheels. Not going to do any hard core offroading right now
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dhatheway725
Was looking to put general grabber at2s on 33x12.5x15. Manufacturer suggests minimum wheel width of 8.5-11 inch, and said measured wheel width was 10 inches. That's why I was going with the bigger wheels. Not going to do any hard core offroading right now
Key word "right now". Plan ahead man. Manufacture specs don't take 10 psi into account. They take 50 psi into account. Wouldn't go any bigger than 9" if you plan on wheelin it

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