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    Default Tire issue and lift

    So I posted a tread before askin some stuff and I really do appreciate the help guys but as I keep doing my research and looking around I'm getting quite the headache.

    I want to put new tires on my 16' wheels but am having a hell of a time trying to find a decent size for what I want.

    Plus the fact that I want to lift/level the truck somewhat but am having a hell of a headache on what I'm going to have to do to be able to fit 33' tires on the ride.

    Not looking to go much higher cuz i just want the look and more clearance.

    Should I go full lift?

    or am I going to have to buy different rim's to accomplish that?


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    you dont need new rims

    If you want the clerance then I would say get a lift. How much clearance do you want?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 04sierracrewcab View Post
    you dont need new rims

    If you want the clerance then I would say get a lift. How much clearance do you want?

    I want to be able to run 33' tires...the more trouble i'm running into to is trying to find the right width. I believe mine can get 10' to 10.5' but i'm having a hell of a time trying to figure out what lift/tire combo that will work and not break the bank

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    You should be able to run 33's with a leveling kit.
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    there are some nice leveling kits out there.

    www.Readylift.com
    www.truxxx.com
    www.daystarweb.com


    Check these out they all should let you run 33's. The tire width is your choice.too wide and you may rub.

    If you go with a lift most lifts require different backspacing on the rims. Usually 4.5" backspacing. So lifting might cause you to buy new rims.
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    the rough country leveling kit is cheap

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    you can stay with the stock rims and run a 285/75R16 with the leveling kit. those tires measure to about a 33/11.5. it will look nice.
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