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: Are mine too BIG??


RyanU
11-21-2004, 08:11 PM
I just received my 325/60 R18 ProComp XTerrains and 18x9.5 Eagle 114's with an offset of +22mm and a back spacing of 6 something it didnt give a unit but im assuming inches. These tires looks huge off the truck. I am not going to be using a lift or green keys. i know a few people are running this same size without a lift. i will be spacing my front bumper forward about an inch, cranking my torsions hopefully no more than 5 and making all available space i can in the fender wells. anyone else running this size that could let me know how bad of a rubbing or anything i might wanna know?

Ry

big_jon00
11-21-2004, 08:41 PM
I had some rubbing with the H2 take offs I did a fair amount of triming on the passenger side wheel well and trimed back the air damp.
I have the same rims as you listed above now with the nitto A/T's 325/60/18 they are a nice size you shouldn't have any problems. I too moved my bumper out but I don't think I needed to with these tires... Once and a while depending on the day or allignment I will get a little rub on the front sway bar... not a big deal it would only do it if the wheels are completly cranked one way going forward it's just enough to touch it. I would imagine if you went with the green keys about an 1.5-2" above stock you wouldn't have any problems with this on most conditions.
Jon

GMC2500HD
11-21-2004, 09:17 PM
You will have some rubbing issues and maybe some turning problems. Not sure though.. I would also suggest some new shocks after you do all that... Good luck

Fingers
11-21-2004, 10:45 PM
If I can get 365/65-16 to fit without a lift, you can. :)

GMC2500HD
11-21-2004, 10:49 PM
Fingers, does your rub real bad? Or did you have to some cutting and mods?

Fingers
11-21-2004, 10:58 PM
Fingers, does your rub real bad? Or did you have to some cutting and mods?
Cutting? Oh yea, plenty. The width (~14") caused the most problems as far as clearance when turning. Knowing what I know now, a rim with a full 5" or more backset would have saved a lot of work. I'm also running 16x10 rims, so that pushes the tire out even more. But the depth makes them look real good. Even so, I have them tucked under the wheel wells. Still need to finish my custom fender flares and cure a minor rub on the driver's side.

RyanU
11-22-2004, 02:28 PM
so you think i can get by without adding green keys, maybe just canking the torsions some and doing some trimming and spacing. i wanna try and get way from using the keys cause im gonna be pulling and racing next year and when i change out tires i wanna be able to lower my torsions all the way down. i know i know, i want my cake and to eat it too...lol

Ry

RyanU
11-22-2004, 08:54 PM
I would imagine if you went with the green keys about an 1.5-2" above stock you wouldn't have any problems with this on most conditions.
Jon
What you think if I just give the stock a couple cranks, maybe 5?

Ry