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what size tires??

ok so im gonna get a body lift for my 2wd xlt. i looked at the tire size chart it says i can run 32x11.50r15s no problem. my question is does mud tread make a diffrence vs. just an at? or does it fit the same? also in any ones opinion 31s or 32s?? any suggestions on a cheap mud tire in either of those sizes would be awesome. thanks everyone in advance
 
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any ones thoughts would help alot
 
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AT's, MT's, it doesn't make a difference. If they say they're 32's, they're around 32". So to answer your question, they measure the same.
 
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ok cool so now i just need to gigure out what size to run 31 or 32. i dont want it to looked stuffed or rub at all on or off road
 
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has anyone ran a 32x11.50 with just a 3 inch body lift?? and is regearing going to be a must??
 
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you will be fine with the same gears,and the is some people that ran 31's with a 3in bl although some was 4wd though,but most people go with 33's for a 3in bl
 
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yea but im 2wd with coils so i sit like 2 inches lower stock that a 4x4 or edge/sport so idk if 31 is my max or not with out any issues i no the tire chart says i can run the 32 but i wanted to be sure before i order all my stuff
 
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Once you put the body lift on go with 32's. Since you're looking at 32x11.50's then you won't have any rubbing and it's going to look great. I say go for it!
 
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ok lol thats what i like to hear. 11.50s will be ok on a 8 inch rim right and the offset will still be fine?
 
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11.50's will be perfect on an 8" rim. As for the offset, it all depends on the backspacing of the wheels you get.
 
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i have the ar bajas pretty sure the back spacing is 3.75. and i dont offroad much but i kinda want a mud tire any suggestions on weather or not i should even bother
 
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Mud tire will definately look better IMO. I wish I would have gottent them. But they are more expensive, and ride rougher in most cases. But hey, its your truck. I say go for it!
 
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i have the ar bajas pretty sure the back spacing is 3.75. and i dont offroad much but i kinda want a mud tire any suggestions on weather or not i should even bother
I'm not sure on how much you want to spend but if you're looking for a nice MT and you don't wheel a lot check out the BFG KM2's. They're great for everyday driving and get great wear. They might cost you a little more up front but they'll be worth it in the long run.
 
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Oh and with the backspacing on your rims they will work great. You shouldn't have any rubbing.
 
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yea i want to at leats look more agressive so my friends stop baggin on me cause im the smallest truck of the group. so far im looking at the km2s, mastercratft courser mts, and pro comp mudders. it all depends on how much my lift will cost
 
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Body lift isn't expensive at all. Are you having somebody else install it?
 
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yeaa i dont have the tools to do it and my dad isnt compltly ok with it so if i have it done he cant stop me haha. i have to call back tuesday to see whats up so ill get the tire prices and all to
 
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Any of your buddies have the tools?
 
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nope and none of have a shop to do it in considering its freezing out and we have about 7 inches of snow. i think ide rather have it professionally done. i just hope im not gonna make up for it with my wallet
 
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Haha yea. That's the only reason I was asking if you could do it yourself cause it'll save you some money.
 
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figures lol i just want it done at this point since i joined here i prolly will have put 3 grande into my truck everyday i read more or see a lifted ranger on the street im like i gotta do it
 
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LOL I know what you mean!
 
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it sucks and i no i wont be happy until i just do exactly what i want so i mide as well spend the money right
 
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Yep. Do you already have the body lift or do you need to order it still?
 
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order still im gonna go through the guy i bouth my rims off of. im a dumbass and wouldent stand up to my dad in the first place so i bought 30s( which will be up for sale) and rims in like june. so now im bumping to 32s and the bl
 


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