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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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I am going with McGaughy's 4/6, cal tracs, chrome SS rims, and 275/45/20 all the way around. I can't wait!
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sleek silverado
I am going with McGaughy's 4/6, cal tracs, chrome SS rims, and 275/45/20 all the way around. I can't wait!
I am sure that will look good. Did you check on the backspacing on the ss rims? That tire may be too tall if backspacing isn't optimal.
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You may have some rub with the 45series on a 4/6!
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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You may have some rub with the 45series on a 4/6!
It will rub at a full turn a little.
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I am sure that will look good. Did you check on the backspacing on the ss rims? That tire may be too tall if backspacing isn't optimal.
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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If the backspacing is not optimal the tire will not tuck inside the fender and may rub. If it does you will either need wheels with more backspacing or a shorter tire.
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Originally Posted by Mort
If the backspacing is not optimal the tire will not tuck inside the fender and may rub. If it does you will either need wheels with more backspacing or a shorter tire.
I think it will be close.
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Originally Posted by sleek silverado
I think it will be close.
If you haven't already ordered tires, I would suggest the 275/35/20. That is what I have on my 4/6.
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I don't know. I have been looking at pics and it could go either way. I saw one truck slammed on the same set up, but it might have been photoshopped.
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Here is a pic of mine with 275/35/20. (btw, a 245/40/20 is the same height, just not as wide)

I think I have seen a 275/40/20 tire around somewhere which would probably work too if you want a little more sidewall.
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