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Old Feb 15, 2012
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Rubbing!?

I have a 2wd 2001 xlt and a 3" lift on it. Would i be able to fit 33x12.5 without rubbing?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012
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Yeah it will fit.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012
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you'll rub
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012
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Soooo which.. Lol why or why not
 
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It will fit but it will rub in the front.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012
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Sounds crazy but what if I re-set the place that contacted the tire further up/back
 
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Sounds crazy but what if I re-set the place that contacted the tire further up/back
What?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012
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think he means with a hammer...
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012
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No I don't. My neighbor did this with his, what he did was cut the wheel
Well and rebuilt it further away from
The tire.
 
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Was a LOT of work though.
 
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oooh... okay... i thought you were just gonna reshape it with a sledge...lol
 
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Haha nope.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012
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don't blame ya... don't wanna do that on mine either...
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012
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Body lift + 2" coil spacers + beltech 6400s = I don't think hey will rub, but they might.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012
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Hmm...what do yall think about a 32x11.50? I found some yesterday and im not sure.. or a 32x12.50
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012
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Not sure about 2WD but my 4WD 4” SuperLift, 33” on 4” BS rub when the wheels are turned sharp.
Everyday driving is OK.

32x11.5s aren’t too bad, all depends on your truck, actual ride height, suspension, the look you want.
Find a friend with a set somewhere and put them on your truck, then you will know; try not to mark them up.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012
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Ill throw up some pics later and go from there...maybe it will help xP And unfortunately my town is... Less than enthusiastic about offroading.. Much more along the lines of lowered ricers. Oh well!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012
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I forgot we had this sticky. Check out the link below.

https://www.ranger-forums.com/wheels-tires-semi-tech-38/chart-maximum-tire-size-20047/
 
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Old Feb 23, 2012
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Test fitted them! And they fit without rubbing! just goes to show that tire fitment is a total crap chute with suspension modification
 
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