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Old 04-23-2015, 09:27 AM   #1
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Tire question.

I have an 03 short bed sport side z71 with a 6" superlift. I currently have 315/75/16 wild country tires on a 10" rim with an offset. Not sure how much but they stick outside of the truck. They are wore down and rub a little at full lock.

I have found another set same size but different brand tires. What I am wondering is if I go back to an 8" rim how much difference would that make. I assume I will lose some width which is fine but might gain height? Previous owner busted the rear lower inner front fender liner with current setup. I am wanting to tuck the tires back underneath the truck and not run flares.
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Old 04-23-2015, 02:13 PM   #4
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Re: Tire question.

Its all about back spacing and offset. Take some measurements and you'll be all set.

My daily driver had some funky rims on it that stuck out. I got some better rims, same tires and they tucked back in like they were supposed to.

However, some fender flares would look bad a$$ on that truck.
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Old 04-23-2015, 09:16 PM   #5
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Re: Tire question.

Running a tire too wide on wheels too narrow will make the tires bulge in the center. You will ruin the tires by only riding on the center of the tread. Getting a wheel with the proper width and offset would be the best thing to do.
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