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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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I have a 2002 Z71 Tahoe and would like to run some 33x12.5's...specifically the 325/50 20 Baja ATZ from Mickey Thompson. Could I crank the stock t-bars level and clear these tires? Or would a 1-2" spacer in the rear and some ford keys be needed. I don't have the bucks for a full lift yet but I still want some bigger tires.

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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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you should be able to fit the 33x12.50's on there stock. i would reccommend cranking the t bars a lil bit. im not positive on the fitment with the 20inch wheels though.
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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I got 305/55/20 on my truck and I had to purchase the keys, and do some trimming.
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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not going to clear full turn of the wheel you will have to do keys and block the rear or something. or cut the sh#t out of the fender. that would be cool too.
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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yeah even with the tbars maxed i dont think they would clear with out some fender modification. I would have to look up the exact specs on the tire to be 100% sure though.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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I have 275/55 R20's on there right now which would be a 32x11 if they made such a beast. I had to trim a little off the front of the inner fender liner but other than that they fit.

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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 11:04 AM
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I have 305x65 or 75 R16 GY MTR on my 2003 GMC Z71 and they did not rubb without a lift. I just lifted my truck 3" in the front with no ford keys of anything all I did after looking under the truck is bought two new bolt which are m12 1.75x85 which are 1 inch longer then the factory. Cranked my torsion bars up all the way untill the key hitting the top of my cross member bar. That alone gave me 3 inches now I'm just waiting for the 2 in add-a- leaf to get in. I also had to weld a plate under each rubber stoper in the front because with the lift there ended up being 1-1/2 between the stopper and the a-arm which left the ride to bouncey for my likings.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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I just put MT MTX Radial 305/70/16's on MT Classic II's with just a few cranks of the TB's.

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