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Old 08-12-2006, 08:26 AM
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Default 38x15.5x18 tires

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

Not even close.
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is it the hieght or the width of the tires that won't fit, or maybe both, what size lift would i need?
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Default 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.
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Default 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.

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Default 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.
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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
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Default Re: 38x15.5x18 tires

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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...

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Default 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.
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Default 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
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What are gear rims???
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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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