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Wider rear tires?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by tuNYra, Oct 21, 2019.

  1. Oct 21, 2019 at 10:02 PM
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    Hi
    Thinking to level or mild lift about 3/1.5 Icon 2.5 front plus Icon delta UCA & 2.0 rear plus 1.5 rear expansion pack. Question: Has anybody tried same diameter but wider rear tires? .... planing too: 285/70/18 front, 305/70/18 rear. Possible?
     
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  2. Oct 21, 2019 at 10:06 PM
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    Sorry, ...I mean: 305/65/18 rear
     
  3. Oct 22, 2019 at 4:21 AM
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    Is that a joke?
     
  4. Oct 22, 2019 at 4:40 AM
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    Alot of them
    IMO it would look like shit, especially since the right rear already sticks out further on these trucks.
     
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    I'm sure it's possible, but out of curiosity, what would you like to accomplish with this setup?
     
  6. Oct 22, 2019 at 4:49 AM
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    You could always tub it out and go with slicks.

    But I dont see the point of wider on the back unless you plan on dragging it on the 1/4 mile.
     
  7. Oct 22, 2019 at 5:17 AM
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    Rotating side to side sucks.
     
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  8. Oct 22, 2019 at 2:07 PM
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    In my opinion, going different size tires would only make sense if you were lowering your truck. Which is not your case here
     
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  9. Oct 22, 2019 at 2:15 PM
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    It's called staggered. I've had vettes, a CLK500 with this set up and hot rods. What are you looking for with this set up?
     
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  10. Oct 22, 2019 at 5:16 PM
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    Hi
    I am 99,99999 percent street driver, my babe is 4x4, but never used, in 2wd all the time. Since is rear traction, and those would never rub, I may look the rear part a little crazy, and maybe increasing grappling. But most important...
    ...to have fun!!!

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Oct 22, 2019 at 5:18 PM
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    Or what kind of enthusiast we are if don't do crazy things?
     
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  12. Oct 22, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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    All the offroaders, racers, dragsters were found nonsense a time ago
     
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    What part of NY are you from?
     
  14. Oct 22, 2019 at 7:13 PM
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  15. Oct 22, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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    I'm about 1 hour south of Albany. Down by the TSP & I-84.
     
  16. Oct 22, 2019 at 7:25 PM
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    We need more "tundralovers" up here,...like 80 percent of member are south & west coast
     
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