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Rim and Tire Question!!! HELP

I am buying some rims very very soon. I want either 33x12.5-15 or 32x11.5-15. I have a 3" body lift. not sure what would look better...i do medium amount of off roading but i dont want to go too big. I am gettin the mickey thompson classsic II's in 15x8...please help me decide and pictures would be great

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33's!
 
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With the lift...33's
 
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def get 33's
 
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go 33s
 
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concur on 33s...
 
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i concur on 33s also. looks like you have the same truck i do. it will look good with 33s.
 
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will i have to do any trimming or anything with the 33's or will they clear
 
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Depending on wheels and tires you use, some trimming may be necessary
 
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33's Stock
 
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mickey thompson classic II's in 15x8's
 
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any suggestions on tires too....33x12.5-15 i want something that will ride decent on road but will be good off road...i dont want to spend over like $150 a tire
 
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i would say procomp a/t or bfg a/t but im bias with procomp.
 
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Originally Posted by RangerBoy03FX4
i would say procomp a/t or bfg a/t but im bias with procomp.
Bias with PROCOMP you have had one set up to this point.

I say either go with BFG or yea BFG A/T
 
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15x10 mickeys run about $420 from summitracing.com and some 33x12.5x15 from summit also did you know if you buy the tires and wheels at the same time they mount and balance for free....
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
15x10 mickeys run about $420 from summitracing.com and some 33x12.5x15 from summit also did you know if you buy the tires and wheels at the same time they mount and balance for free....
oh for christ sake....why do I find out all this good information after the fact
 
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oh for christ sake....why do I find out all this good information after the fact
cause you never ask
 
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Haha i thought it was funny, he's asking whether to get 33x11.5 or 33x12.5 and everyone posts "33s!"

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Originally Posted by Red_Ak_Ranger
Haha i thought it was funny, he's asking whether to get 33x11.5 or 33x12.5 and everyone posts "33s!"

Aaron
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I am buying some rims very very soon. I want either 33x12.5-15 or 32x11.5-15. I have a 3" body lift. not sure what would look better...i do medium amount of off roading but i dont want to go too big. I am gettin the mickey thompson classsic II's in 15x8...please help me decide and pictures would be great

thnks
Aaron learn how to read...
 
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all the tires on summit reccomend like a 8.5" to 11" wide rim is it ok if i get 8"??
 
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Yeah youll be fine witha 8" rim.. thats what im running with a 12.5" wide tire. a 10"wide rim would probly look better tho..
 
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