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mike77
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| 01/19/2009 10:17 PM |
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Hey guys or should I say Rick, right now I am running 30x9.50 tire on my blazer, I was wondering if I could put a 30x 11.50 tire on without any problems. Also I am looking for new wheels and it asks me for the bolt pattern what would that be. |
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ChevyMan0784
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| 01/20/2009 10:08 AM |
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| If you run the 11.50's you may rub at full turn lock. To correct this, you could use spacers on your lugs. OR, since you are looking at wheels too. You could just get some wheels with a bit less back spacing. This would offset your tires and wheels out of your fender wells a bit, thus decreasing or eliminating the rub. Your bolt pattern should be a standard 5 on 5.5. |
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mike77
Bone Stock
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| 01/20/2009 6:16 PM |
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hey thanks for the info. now I have another question I'm going to go with a 30x10.50 tire will that fit on my stock rims I think they are 15x7 |
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ChevyMan0784
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| 01/21/2009 10:52 AM |
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| Yessir they will. But when you go to different wheels, think about an 8 or 9 wide. One thing you DONT want is to have your rim wider than your tire when mounted. It will cause your bead to blow of the seat. What you have now will work fine. Like I said before, you may want to look into some wheel spacers for at least the front, but I would go ahead and do all four corners. |
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gimmie fuel gimmie fire gimmie that which I desire-James Hetfield
*Never give an Irish man good cause for revenge.
*Guns dont kill people, but they sure help!!
*98% OF AMERICANS SAY 'OH S**t' BEFORE GOING IN THE DITCH ON A ICEY ROAD.
THE OTHER 2% ARE FROM ALASKA, AND THEY SAY, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS |
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mike77
Bone Stock
Posts:24
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| 01/21/2009 12:01 PM |
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| what size spacer do you think I would need for a 30x10.50 inch tire and thanks for all your help |
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ChevyMan0784
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| 01/22/2009 12:06 PM |
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| That actually depends more on the back spacing of your wheels. For stock wheels, you will probably need at least an inch. You dont want to go too big, or else you risk having issues with breaking studs. Also, be sure your lugs are torqued to the right spec, and re check every now and again. |
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gimmie fuel gimmie fire gimmie that which I desire-James Hetfield
*Never give an Irish man good cause for revenge.
*Guns dont kill people, but they sure help!!
*98% OF AMERICANS SAY 'OH S**t' BEFORE GOING IN THE DITCH ON A ICEY ROAD.
THE OTHER 2% ARE FROM ALASKA, AND THEY SAY, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS |
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mike77
Bone Stock
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| 01/22/2009 5:04 PM |
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I got another question it might sound a little stupid but what is the backspacing that you are talking about and how can i figure out what mine is. |
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webby4x4
Forum Admin, Magazine Editor
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| 01/22/2009 10:00 PM |
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The offset of a wheel is the measurement from its hub mounting surface (where the wheel bolts to the axle), to the middle/centerline of the wheel. Backspacing is very similar to offset, but measured a bit differently.
The best definition of backspacing and offset can be seen at: http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=40
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Rick Webster
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mike77
Bone Stock
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| 01/25/2009 11:55 AM |
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this is probley a dumb qestion but here it goes what exactly will the tire rub on if i get a wider tire? i'm not going to go higher i just want a wider tire thanks |
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webby4x4
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| 01/25/2009 12:11 PM |
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On your truck, it can run on a bunch of different stuff, depending upon the height and the width. At BEST, it will just rub a bit in the inner (lower front and lower back) fenderwells, which you can trim with a zizz wheel. At worst, it will rub on the frame and steering components, but all of this changes with both width and height.
Don't forget, if you go bigger, you REALLY need to get deeper axle gears.
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Rick Webster
Editor, 4X4REVIEW.COM - A Tork Media, Inc. Publication
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IndyToy
Bone Stock
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| 01/25/2009 2:49 PM |
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| depends if your are using the stock wheels you will rub like rick said the control arms. after market you might be looking at the fender. |
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onebad98blazer
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| 12/03/2009 3:50 AM |
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I got a stock 98 s10 blazer. and i fit 31.10.50s on mine. and i dont rub or hit. |
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