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<blockquote data-quote="Becker69 CO" data-source="post: 718091" data-attributes="member: 53963">What size tires on the 16&#039;s exactly?&nbsp; I mean, the BFG AT&#039;s (I&#039;m not 100% positive) don&#039;t come in a 33x12.50 per se.... so do you mean 245&#039;s, 265&#039;s, 285&#039;s or ????&nbsp; First off; how much height will you gain with the spindles?&nbsp; Are you doing the Add-a leaf AND the shackles in the rear???&nbsp; I am not sure you would be happy with the ride depending on what you are looking for.&nbsp; The shackles alone will give you enough clearance to clear 32&#039;s (265 75 16&#039;s) or maybe 33&#039;s (285 75 16&#039;s) depending on wheel fitment of the 16x8&#039;s and/or slight trimming.The 285 75 16&#039;s on a 16x8 that is properly fitted (ie a pro (shop) to help with the correct offset/backspacing) might be a real good combo for you.&nbsp; Caution though watch your brakes and mileage offset/mpg loss when going with tires significantly larger than your OEM ones.&nbsp; Your brakes won&#039;t last as long and remember the tires alone are probably 25 lbs heavier at each corner to work against your braking.&nbsp; Good luck with your choices... you should be happy.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Becker69 CO, post: 718091, member: 53963"] What size tires on the 16's exactly? I mean, the BFG AT's (I'm not 100% positive) don't come in a 33x12.50 per se.... so do you mean 245's, 265's, 285's or ???? First off; how much height will you gain with the spindles? Are you doing the Add-a leaf AND the shackles in the rear??? I am not sure you would be happy with the ride depending on what you are looking for. The shackles alone will give you enough clearance to clear 32's (265 75 16's) or maybe 33's (285 75 16's) depending on wheel fitment of the 16x8's and/or slight trimming. The 285 75 16's on a 16x8 that is properly fitted (ie a pro (shop) to help with the correct offset/backspacing) might be a real good combo for you. Caution though watch your brakes and mileage offset/mpg loss when going with tires significantly larger than your OEM ones. Your brakes won't last as long and remember the tires alone are probably 25 lbs heavier at each corner to work against your braking. Good luck with your choices... you should be happy.:) [/QUOTE]

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