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murf 08-12-2006 08:26 AM

38x15.5x18 tires
 
would these tires fit on a hummer with no lift kit? (with aftermarket rims)

Screeper 08-12-2006 03:47 PM

Re: 38x15.5x18 tires
 
Not even close.

murf 08-12-2006 04:45 PM

Re: 38x15.5x18 tires
 
is it the hieght or the width of the tires that won't fit, or maybe both, what size lift would i need?

Screeper 08-12-2006 06:02 PM

Re: 38x15.5x18 tires
 
Six inches of lift, and even then you might get slight rubbing in extreme situations. If you do a search for tires you will get loads of information.
Al

tbuckley 08-12-2006 06:38 PM

Re: 38x15.5x18 tires
 
For what it's worth, I'm running 38" x 13.50" Toyo M/Ts on 18" rims -- with a 4" Rancho lift... no problems. Here's some photos for reference...

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/a...7&d=1155008789

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/a...6&d=1155008703

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/a...8&d=1155008905

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/a...9&d=1155008955

I agree with Screeper though, the 38" x 15.50" is not happenin' unless you get that H2 of yours off the ground some.

Cheers!

KenP 08-12-2006 07:15 PM

Re: 38x15.5x18 tires
 
You must get a lift to run those tires. I don't think the 4" is high enough if you're going to wheel the truck on anything more than a dirt road. We have a 6" lift and still get rubbing when offroad. Most noticably on the front wheel wells where we've had to trim much of the fender lining away.

murf 08-14-2006 02:36 PM

Re: 38x15.5x18 tires
 
hey tbuckley, nice hummer
thanks to everyone taking time to answer my question. I didn't think before I ordered so I will see how bad they are. By the sounds I'll be investing in a lift kit

CO Hummer 08-14-2006 06:08 PM

Re: 38x15.5x18 tires
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by tbuckley
For what it's worth, I'm running 38" x 13.50" Toyo M/Ts on 18" rims -- with a 4" Rancho lift... no problems. Here's some photos for reference...


Nice Tbuck! I like it.

murf 08-20-2006 10:44 AM

Re: 38x15.5x18 tires
 
With gear rims these tires do fit, can flex the suspension without rubbing(to an extent) and only when the tires are turned all the way do they rub, but not much at all. I will try to post some pics soon.

mboard 08-21-2006 02:51 AM

Re: 38x15.5x18 tires
 
I have 38x13.5 Toyo MT on stock rims, however dealer put a different torsion bar in to level out front. Just a little rubbing on front torsion bar when turn reall sharp

drmiles 08-21-2006 04:09 AM

Re: 38x15.5x18 tires
 
What are gear rims???
Post some pics

Quote:

Originally Posted by murf
With gear rims these tires do fit, can flex the suspension without rubbing(to an extent) and only when the tires are turned all the way do they rub, but not much at all. I will try to post some pics soon.



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