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32x11.50R15/C MT's?

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Old 04-23-2010, 12:46 PM
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Anybody know if I can fit a pair of 32x11.50R15/C MT's on the rear axle of my '91 4 door, 4x4, S10 Blazer with out rubbing? I have 235's now.

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What are your plans for the front? 32's won't fit the front without major work. The back... Some what of a lift and 32's will do decent. You may still have issues though. It all depends on how high you lift the back. If you are all stock and expect the flex the suspension, not a chance. And what is the use of having 32's in the back if you cannot run 32's in the front.
 
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I want traction in the rear and to avoid having to do major work in the front. Anything wrong with 235's in the front and the 32's in the back or will this cause problems in high 4? I'm assuming low 4 will be in the dirt and the difference in tire diameters won't matter...?

I'd think a 2" body lift will work in the back; will it work in the front if I have to go 32's all around?

I had to go 3" (1 1/2 body+1 1/2 suspension) on my '99 Tracker to go from stock 205 to 235 DuraTracs.../see attached pic.

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That is a HUGE difference in diameter. Your truck won't work properly regardless of whether it's in the mud or on pavement. On pavement, you won't be able to use 4wd at all.

Larger tires doesn't automatically equal better traction...

31's will rub with a 1.5" tbar crank and 2" BL up front. Some minor trimming and they'll clear, but 32's would require major surgery. You can fit 30's with a 1.5" tbar crank and longer shackles in the rear and likely get the traction you need with good tires.
 
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Thanks, I have some 32 BFG MT's I wanted to use. Guess I'll need to find some smaller ones.

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