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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

Re: Tire Size

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbuckley

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

WHOSNEXT

05-19-2006 07:35 PM

Re: Tire Size

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

Re: Tire Size

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37"x13.5" Cooper STTs.

KenP	05-19-2006 10:15 PM

Re: Tire Size

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

Re: Tire Size

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

devilsfan

05-20-2006 02:46 PM

Re: Tire Size

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

Re: Tire Size

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

tomp	05-20-2006 04:03 PM

Re: Tire Size

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

MONSTERMATT

05-20-2006 07:29 PM

Re: Tire Size

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

Re: Tire Size

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

Re: Tire Size

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

Re: Tire Size

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Here ya go - no lift.

Stacy

tbuckley

05-22-2006 05:54 PM

Re: Tire Size

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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