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Old 12-27-2010, 04:15 PM   #1
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33"s on without lift

Are there any issues with running 33 inch tires on a 72 4x4 without a lift? I was thinking on going from a 265/75-16 to a 285. Seems like it should fit with little to no mod. If anyone has any pics of this type of setup it would help greatly.
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Old 12-27-2010, 04:32 PM   #2
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Re: 33"s on without lift

I have 33's on a non-lifted 67 4x4. I originally had 33x15x12's and they rubbed, 33x15x8's are on now and I have no problem. You should have no issue with a 72.
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Old 12-27-2010, 05:14 PM   #3
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Re: 33"s on without lift

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I have 33's on a non-lifted 67 4x4. I originally had 33x15x12's and they rubbed, 33x15x8's are on now and I have no problem. You should have no issue with a 72.
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You had me scratching my head for a minute there. I was thinking "Who makes a 15" wide tire?!"

The 265 would probably be the way to go. It is ever so slightly shorter, but where the 285 is a 12.5" width tire, the 265 is a 10.5". So if you ever flex it out, the tires won't rub when turning. Just my thought.
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Old 12-27-2010, 08:09 PM   #4
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Re: 33"s on without lift

305/75s are 12.50/33s,which measure closer to 32.5, and they will fit with no lift. With 8" rims will clear best. 10" will let them rub some. 285/75s are about 32.5" tall and about 10.00 wide. The tread width is about 8.25. They will work out better. Have you considered the BFG M/Ts in 255/85? They are right about 33 and closer to 9" wide.
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Old 12-27-2010, 08:15 PM   #5
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Re: 33"s on without lift

Before the resto my Blazer ran 33x12.5 on 15x8 wagonwheel rims w/ very minor rubbing only at full steering lock.
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Old 12-27-2010, 08:30 PM   #6
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Re: 33"s on without lift

Here is mine with no lift and 33 12.5 16.5 Sorry for the big pic its the only one I could find on this computer. 71K20

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Old 12-28-2010, 01:14 AM   #7
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Re: 33"s on without lift

Not to jack the thread but....
CG ~ That's a gorgeous truck! The 33's fill the wheel wells nicely and I dig the wheel and cap combo!
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12.50/33s on 8.25 wheels:

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Old 12-28-2010, 09:54 AM   #9
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Re: 33"s on without lift

thanks everyone. Im sure now they'll fit fine.
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Old 12-30-2010, 02:14 AM   #10
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CG ~ That's a gorgeous truck! The 33's fill the wheel wells nicely and I dig the wheel and cap combo!
Hey thanks, but trust me my truck looks about 100 times better in this pic than it does IRL =)
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Old 12-31-2010, 05:12 PM   #11
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Re: 33"s on without lift

Yea I have ran 33's with no lift on newer stuff and only had them rub occasionally haha. Think you should be fine unless your extreme offroading it.
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