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how wide, and what size rim/tire can i run now after mods?

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Old 01-20-2008, 06:32 PM
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im in the middle of building up my rear end i already havethe detroit locker for 31 spline axles with strange s/s axles5 lug with also im buying a wilwood disk brake conversion with the parking brake feature, i already have ebiach drag spring with strange 10 way adjustable shocks along with the quad shocks being removed. My question to you all is what size rim should i run a 9 inch rim or a 8 inch rim also what size tire can i run comfortably with out rubbing issues in the rear. and the front? this is a dd but also goes to the strip at least twice a month. i am looking to run a m/t et street bias ply if the size is right for the strip. Also it will be a 16 inch diameter rim. any help will be appreciated.
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go 245 or 255s youl be fine
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what about rim size should i run a 9 inch wide rim or a 8 inch wide rim
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all up to you you can use what ever you want.
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what kind of back spacing am i looking for?
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