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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 11:47 PM
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I have 17s widened to 10" and they contact the leaf springs. This is helped by the fact that I have an obs 14 which is slightly narrower (1/2" maybe) than the 10b. But if the wheels hit, you know the tires will hit. You guys with factory axles, im guessing it will sit flush with my 0.01" clearance, from the wheel, not the tire. So you can either run a spacer, or dont get them so wide.

I am currently using a 2.5" spacer but its more than I need so I have a 1.5" spacer on the way, and should still have about an inch of clearance from the tire to the leaf. 325/45/17 tires btw.

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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Atomic
I have 17s widened to 10" and they contact the leaf springs. This is helped by the fact that I have an obs 14 which is slightly narrower (1/2" maybe) than the 10b. But if the wheels hit, you know the tires will hit. You guys with factory axles, im guessing it will sit flush with my 0.01" clearance, from the wheel, not the tire. So you can either run a spacer, or dont get them so wide.

I am currently using a 2.5" spacer but its more than I need so I have a 1.5" spacer on the way, and should still have about an inch of clearance from the tire to the leaf. 325/45/17 tires btw.

Heres a pic of mine with no spacer
you think a 390/40/17 would fit the 17x10?
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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I wouldnt try it with that short of a sidewall...I would want at least a x12 to get full contact.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:24 AM
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ak2007r6, where in Canada are you? I'm on the mobile version and can't see any locations. If your around Alberta, Alberta Wheel Repair in Calgary did a killer job on fixing a curbed rim that I bought. I think they widen wheels too.

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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:30 AM
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ak2007r6, where in Canada are you? I'm on the mobile version and can't see any locations. If your around Alberta, Alberta Wheel Repair in Calgary did a killer job on fixing a curbed rim that I bought. I think they widen wheels too.

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he is in Alaska
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:40 AM
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I seen that now in another post. I wish this mobile version had more info. It won't let me switch back to the normal version either. Stupid iPhone.

Anyway, carry on!

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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:47 AM
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I seen that now in another post. I wish this mobile version had more info. It won't let me switch back to the normal version either. Stupid iPhone.

Anyway, carry on!

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lol you can i had the mobile version too on my iphone forgot how but it can be done
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 01:36 AM
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It at the very bottom. It works some days. Not today I guess.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 02:40 AM
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lol yup alaska. i just run the regular site on my phone, mobile version annoys me
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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Damn. But you said this is on a obs correct?? guess I'll just trial and error. Lol. I'll get some 1" and .5" spacer just in case and I will let y'all know!! You have pics with the tires mounted atomic??
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