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tbuckley 05-19-2006 05:56 PM

Tire Size
 
Just installed some 37" BFG All-Terrains... for giggles I put a measuring tape on them... the height actually measures 35" -- barely. How the heck do tire manufacturers calculate their measurements... I neved did check the actual tire size of my old 35"s. Just curious...

MarineHawk 05-19-2006 07:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tbuckley
Just installed some 37" BFG All-Terrains... for giggles I put a measuring tape on them... the height actually measures 35" -- barely. How the heck do tire manufacturers calculate their measurements... I neved did check the actual tire size of my old 35"s. Just curious...


Are you measuring the ones supporting the vehicle? If so, the bottom of the tire is deformed.

WHOSNEXT 05-19-2006 07:35 PM

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I want to go with 37"s also but was told the fronts might rub? is this true?.....do you have any pictures?

MarineHawk 05-19-2006 08:23 PM

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37"x13.5" Cooper STTs.

KenP 05-19-2006 10:15 PM

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They'll rub just a little as you can see in hawk's pic. Nothing to worry about.

Racer-X 05-20-2006 05:00 AM

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My 35's rubbed in that spot before I got the weld rims.

devilsfan 05-20-2006 02:46 PM

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It depends on your alignment. When I first got my 37s on, no rub at all. A dealer alignment screwed it up tho.

Stacy

WHOSNEXT 05-20-2006 03:23 PM

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Can someone post a picture (full view) with 37s on there truck...

tomp 05-20-2006 04:03 PM

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Your sway bar can slightly move from side to side as well;)

MONSTERMATT 05-20-2006 07:29 PM

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my 37x13.50 nittos rubbed than i cranked the torsion bars and used a heat gun to push the fender liner back a little and it hrdly touches at all now, i was told the torsion crank would cause premature wear on the steering components but fukk it

MarineHawk 05-20-2006 11:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WHOSNEXT
Can someone post a picture (full view) with 37s on there truck...


http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=16885

Alan06SUT 05-21-2006 03:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer-X
My 35's rubbed in that spot before I got the weld rims.


Mt stock tires rub there too.

devilsfan 05-21-2006 05:05 PM

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Here ya go - no lift.

Stacy

tbuckley 05-22-2006 05:54 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilD
Several factors will effect actual height, mainly; the weight of the vehicle, the tire pressure and rim width. Manufacturers will measure the tire without any load on it, sometimes at max psi and the height will be for a specific rim width. Add a load, lower the psi, and/or use a different rim width and your measured height will be different.

My 38's only measure 36.75" when on the vehicle.


Phil -- THAT was the help I was looking for. I figured that pressure, load weight, rim size, etc. would account for various standing sizes. Appreciate your help. The rack and ladder look fantastic -- thanks! Rancho lift went on great... I'll submit pics ASAP.


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