Biggest Tire?

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  1. 1971460Maverick

    1971460Maverick Member

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    That is the tallest tire you can run with a stock wheel tub and rear? Can I run a set of drag radial that are 28" tall and have 11" section width? They are 275/60/15 BFG. I just want to make sure before I order them.
     
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    I meant to type: What is the tallest....
     
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    ...do a search for... 275/60/15 ...:yup:
    they're what i run...

    Rear...275-60-15s on 15x8 w/4" BS

    Front...205-60-15s on 15x6 w/4" BS


    ...:bouncy:...
     
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    Alot of guys here run that tire. Just be sure the wheels are the correct back spacing.
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I run 275/60 15 MT Drag Radials and they fit inside the fender wells. (y)
     
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    I've run a 28 x 12.5" (Sidewall Designation) MT ET Street tire.
     
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    28x11.50 ET Street here
     
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    And you have the stock spring location?
     
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    yes...
     
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    Any spacers and do you have the stock width axle. Cause this is the size I want to run so if I don't have to move my springs I'll be happy haha. Do the rub at all? Any pictures
     
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    the stock width axle
    the brand of tire matters also. they are not all the same size. one 275 may be 1/2 inch bigger/smaller than another.

    if you can zoom in the pic you can see the size.
     

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