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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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so i have done my homework and a lot of researching but i need some input. I have a stock 2000 4wd 4dr with 235/75/15 kumhos on american racing rims. I want some beefier tires so I am thinking about picking up a set of general grabber at 2. The size i'm looking at is 265/70/15. By doing a simple math equation this is how big they are converting from metric:

height = ((265*70*2)/2550 + 15) = 29.54"

width = 265/25.5 = 10.39"

i have stock shocks, i have not cranked the t-bar, and not running shackles. do you think i will have any rubbing problems or should i step down to a 255/70/15? Thanks in advance!
 
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Might depend on the backspacing of the AR's you have on currently. The 255's work out to pretty close the same diameter of the 235's and make a world of difference in looks.
 
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Originally Posted by AJBert
Might depend on the backspacing of the AR's you have on currently. The 255's work out to pretty close the same diameter of the 235's and make a world of difference in looks.

i think i'll be alright with the back spacing on the wheels. i have seen a few other blazers with the same exact rims and backspacing running bigger tires. my main concern is the sag i get from the OEM shocks. they are old and i need to replace them. i would love to run the 265s if i can but i may just go with the 255s to be on the safe side. and yes the 255s look a lot better than the 235s. that is another reason i want to go bigger
 
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to be exact the offset is 40. they are the american racing aero wheels - 15 x 7.
 
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I was looking at a set of Aero's for my Blazer... IIRC you should be able to get them in stock size... meaning the 255 may work for you. If they rub, just crank the T-bars enough so they don't.
 
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i have a stock 96 and want to run 31in wranglers or the 265s and a t bar crank i know the 31s rub when steering is cut all the way but i dont know if the crank will make much difference and im also thinkin about gettin a 2in body lift what do you all think
 
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Originally Posted by oktain
I was looking at a set of Aero's for my Blazer... IIRC you should be able to get them in stock size... meaning the 255 may work for you. If they rub, just crank the T-bars enough so they don't.
i have the 15 x 7 Aeros. i'm not sure what the width on the stock size rim is. i think i'm just gonna go with the 255/70 to be on the safe side. and they are $20 less per tire.

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i have a stock 96 and want to run 31in wranglers or the 265s and a t bar crank i know the 31s rub when steering is cut all the way but i dont know if the crank will make much difference and im also thinkin about gettin a 2in body lift what do you all think
you are def gonna need to get a 2in body lift or shackles, t bar crank, and trimming to get the 31's to fit. the 265/70 are only 29.54". big difference between the 31 and the 265/70.
 
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going with the 255 will definately add more "bulk" to the look of your truck. and do a slight crank if it's a little close. it'll settle a little after you do that anyways, so it should all work out good.



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i have a stock 96 and want to run 31in wranglers or the 265s and a t bar crank i know the 31s rub when steering is cut all the way but i dont know if the crank will make much difference and im also thinkin about gettin a 2in body lift what do you all think
hmmm.......what do i think?........



besides the extreme run-on post.......seriously, read the section. there's TONS of info regarding the exact same question you just asked (along with a s**t load of other guys).


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but either way, from experience, the most you can stuff on a stock suspension 2nd gen 4WD is a 245/65/R17 (29.53" O.D.)
 

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***UPDATE***


So my buddy gave me a set of brand new BF Goodrich Long Trail AT tires for free. He got them in a trade and didn't need them. The size on the tires are 31 x 10.5 x 15. If you read the previous information I am currently running 15 x7 American Racing Aero Wheels w/ 235/75/15 Kumho AT on a '00 Blazer 4wd. I have a bone stock suspension. Would a 2" body lift give me sufficient clearance for these tires. Would I still need to do a T Bar Crank? Any recommendation on body lift kits?
 
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