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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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it is the half ton model
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Yes up to 6-1/2" backspace. Anymore and you have to trim the thick ring around the inside edge of the drum.
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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what spacing do u recommend for a 30x10 slick>?
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by dug
30x10 slick?
why do you have a tire that size on a truck
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by regency
why do you have a tire that size on a truck
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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cuz i want it to hook being sprayed out of the hole
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by dug
what spacing do u recommend for a 30x10 slick>?
6-1/2" to 6-3/4" but any tire with more than 13.50" section width will hit the leaf spring.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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i would go with a 28x11.5 Hoosier they actually put 11.5" of tread on the ground and that 30" tire is gonna kill it on the launch. ive seen too many truck with big tall tires bogging out the hole and i told them and they run them anyways
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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were they running 5.13 gears?
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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im guessing you dont drive this truck anywhere but down the 1/4. these guys i talked to had 4.56's but still taller is not always better, alot of time wider is!!
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