Anybody a 4-wheel drive expert???

[New Boots]

A friend of mine has a set of wheels and tires for sale. I think the wheels are 15" The tires are 33 x 12.50. Reasonably priced at $600.00

I am wondering if they will rub in the front without "lifting" the truck.

 

[S76]

A friend of mine has a set of wheels and tires for sale. I think the wheels are 15" The tires are 33 x 12.50. Reasonably priced at $600.00
I am wondering if they will rub in the front without "lifting" the truck.

Can't say for sure. I asume you have a 1/2 ton truck? 33 is pretty big for stock suspension. What's more important is the offset of the rim. Some stick out more than others.

If this guy is a friend, then just bolt one on the front and turn the wheel lock to lock to see.

 

[Flyguy]

S76 is spot on.

Be prepared to shake rattle and roll. The 33's prefer the 10" wide rim which usually causes as it has a more "negative" offset that some refer to as "deep dish". It widens the track and changes the bearing loads considerably. Many people I dealt with were unhappy with the application, especially if the intended use was primarily street. If you do go that direction prefer lathe turned aluminum rims.

 

[evilmedic13]

Not to mention upgrading of gears for every 10% increase in tire height. Had a friend lift his truck, got the big rubbers and didn't listen to me about gearing. Ended up paying for new front and rear gears and new tranny!

 

[Bustanut joker]

Boots they're going to rub. Guy down the street tried the same thing. Didn't sound to nice when turning especialy when the road gets rough.

I say B.S. to the gearing change something else caused that problem, miss matched tire size more likely

:jester:

 

[evil_henchman]

31" is as big as you can go without lifting. You don't have to gear down but your performance will suffer big time if you don't. Plan on about $1000 per differential.