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Old 07-22-2009, 10:30 PM
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Im thinking of replacing my stock tires for something a lil bigger. I still have the stock rims on my 05 base blazer. I dont do much off road, just the occasional play in the muddy trails on my way camping. But i want to lift my truck a little but i dont want to get a lift kit yet as new tires are needed to drive before that can come. So i need recomendations on tires that will fit on the stock rims but still give me a little lift and are good for use on and off road. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old 07-22-2009, 10:38 PM
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without a lift you may be able to get by with 30's.
 
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Old 07-22-2009, 10:49 PM
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Do you have any suggestions on a specific tire? one you prefer over another.
 
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BFG's and Firestone are two very good brands, but if you go to tirerack.com youll be able to read reviews on just about every tire out there.
 
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Old 07-23-2009, 08:34 AM
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....rrain+T%2FA+KO

I was thinking of getting these BFG All terrain t/a ko's, but will the 30x9.5 fit on my stock rims?
 
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They'll fit your stock rims no problem.

(Mike... you still looking for ZQ8's? PM me and I can help you out.)
 
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I found some 31x10.5 r15 for pretty cheap. Will these fit with no problems with turning or anything without lifting the truck, or will i have to get a little body lift for it?

 
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I have 31's might be pushing it a bit. I have 30x9.50 on my truck, and they're fairly close..so going with something like a 31x10.5 might be cutting it close. You'd probably be looking at some rubbing.
 
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You'll needa 2" body lift to fit 31's. w/o having rubbing issues. 30X9.5 is as big as you can go without getting a lift.
 
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alright thanks guys.
 


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