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fitting 35" tires - 4/16/2005 12:38:55 PM

Andy

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I am thinking of putting 35" tires under my 99 suburban, was looking for any hints from somebody that might have already done this. Also any ideas of aftermarket fenders that still have factory profile but would cover the wider tire?

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fitting 35" tires - 4/16/2005 5:08:36 PM

Patrick

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what is the current tire size? do you have any lift to it? it might be easier/cheaper to lift it a bit than it is to get new body panels...

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fitting 35" tires - 4/18/2005 1:52:10 PM

Andy

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Currently it has the stock 245/75r16 size tires, and no lift. I am considering the four or six inch lift by Fabtech. Was just hoping somebody out there has already been there and done that. It will be a while as I am currently serving over in Iraq, can't wait till I get back home and get caught up on my life.

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fitting 35" tires - 5/23/2005 9:42:05 AM

RATMAN

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You will need 6" to clear 35s, Several companies sell flares for extra coverage, try Buschwacker. Dont forget you will probably need lower gears to compensate for the tires, unless you already have 4.10. When I put 35s on my Suburban with 3.73 gears it was O.K. Until you hooked up a trailer. Then it was lacking. I Installed 4.56 gears and it made a phenominal differenge. And your effective ratio is something like 3.84-1. No Problem. My Avalanche has 35s with 4.10 gears and its fine without a trailer. I will tow in a couple weeks and see how it does. If its week then I will put in 4.88s. By the way, thanks for your service, Hope you make it home O.K.

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RE: fitting 35" tires - 1/29/2007 9:57:16 PM

vansterdam

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Here's a good tire size calculator to compare some tire sizes.

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