help me out guys!!! spacers + tires

[Mike Dziubina]

hey everyone hows it going? got a quick question, i am going for a set of 285/75/16 this week on an '01 4x4 with a tt/sl and PA 3" body lift. i am also buying wheel spacers but found a little problem while on the phone with the store. i would like to go all out and get the 2" but then i thought i may get a little rubbing on the front fenders and the rear of the wheelbase. anyone know how I would make out? what should i be concerned about with rubbing with the 33's??

 

[Todd Z]

HMM.... I would like to say wit 33's, that 1.5 inch spacers will be fine, But not 100% sure... Hopefully some one will chime in..

Todd Z

 

[Brian Hasledalen 2]

I just finish putting a 3 in body lift from Performance acc. in and i also put the 285 75 16 wheels on, My opinion is that if you do a tt and shakle lift you should go with bigger tires, i think the set up i have looks just right as far as the spacing between the wheels and the wheel well....... also all i needed to do was trim a little of the inner cladding on the front of the truck.. any questions you can e mail me... hope this helps

 

[George C]

Mike,

You will be fine with the 2" spacers on the rear but I don't know about spacers on the front. I have the 285/75/16 with just the tt and shackle lift. I have 1.5" spacers in the rear but I am not able to fit any spacers on the front. When you turn the wheel they would definitely hit the cladding. I am not sure if the additional 3" lift would help.

George

 

[Gary DiPietroSr]

Mike, are you around tomorrow?



Gary

 

[Mike Dziubina]

hey Gary, ill be around from about 12 on!

 

[Mike Dziubina]

keep the info coming!! i still want the spacers!! is there a way to measure the clearence b/w the tires and cladding?

 

[Brian Hasledalen 2]

just remember when you add spacers you will be putting more pressure on the wheel bearings, and causing them to wear early. Atleast that is what i was told, so i bought a wheel with an extra in. of offset anyways... you will still need to cut the cladding alittle, but its not noticeable unless your under the truck....