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  1. 03-04-2009, 12:49 AM #1
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    Default bigger tires??

    i just installed my leveling kit on my sonoma today.. now im jonesing for bigger rubber, how big can i go (or what is recommended) before i have to get bigger brakes, and two if i want to crank the t bars up some more will i have to get another alignment or is the initial one going to cut it??
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    what size rims do you have on there and current tire size? my guess would be to recommend a 30" or so tire
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    ive got 15" rims and idk about the tire size off hand, its the stock setup...
    98 sonoma
    LeBra soft tonnau cover
    truxxx 2-3" adjustable leveling kit,
    trailmaster 5" suspension lift
    40 series flowmaster, single outlet
    K+N FIPK..
    1970 chevy c10 350/290 crate engine
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    I would be willing to bet you could jam some 31's under there. And if you crank your torsion bars you will need to get another alignment.
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    ok well thanks for the info!!
    98 sonoma
    LeBra soft tonnau cover
    truxxx 2-3" adjustable leveling kit,
    trailmaster 5" suspension lift
    40 series flowmaster, single outlet
    K+N FIPK..
    1970 chevy c10 350/290 crate engine
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