How big can I go?

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  1. AdamMav

    AdamMav Member

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    I'm going to be getting rid of the pizza cutters that are on the back of the car and getting some wider ones this spring...

    How big can I go without rubbing the fender or having to modify anything?
    The car has adjustable air shocks, so I can raise it up some to compensate for the bigger tires.


    thanks guys.
    Adam
     
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    adam, i can't help you on the street tires as i run on the strip only, but i would think on the air shocks as far as tire clearance goes. maybe some of the others use them, but i had them on my car when i first got it and they had a tendency to leak down after a while.:)
     
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    just my .02. . . i wouldn't use air shocks to support the back end of my car. don't think the shock mounts are man enough. i'd spend the money and get four leaf springs. worked out great for me.
     
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    ya i am sort of finding out why i shouldnt of gone with airshocks!!
    I am thinking on puting gas shocks back there!!!
    And on tire size i run 15's on the back..There are some people out there that have bigger but i dont know if the mod. any thing
     
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    i'd agree.. i woundn't go with air shocks.

    anyways here what i have fit under the car.


    tire and wheels sizes


    i know others have fit 275-15 under them as well

    just remember get the right offset!
     

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