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Old 04-12-2011, 04:58 PM
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I just put a set of Weld prostars that are 15x4 with Mickey Thompson 28x7.50-15LT tires and while on the jack stands the tires are very close to rubbing the fender but this is with the suspension unloaded. I am running a 5/16 spacer so I did not have to grind the calipers.

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U mean 26's??

28's are too big for the fronts IMO...hell I had 26's and they where close
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28's will require taking all the inner wheelwells out and that spacer will have to go and a little camber to get them to tuck when front comes down to them.
They will help your et a little and allow you to hit the tree harder if you get them to work for ya. Stock Eliminator guys love them.
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i've heard of stock eliminator guys going up to a 29" front, its insane
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Dammit more tires......
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Looks wise, I like the 28's if your running 28 or 29.5's on the back. Kind of has a clown car look with 29.5's and 26's.
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He's going to be running a 28" in the back..275/60-15
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sheesh,... I'm rubbing 24.5"s... Good luck and LIFT the nose!
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I would stick a 26" in the front and call it a day. on a .400 Pro tree I was only able to get a .397 red during the night with no delay in the box (1.32-1.38 60ft). You don't NEED that big of a tire in the front.

My 26"s barely rubbed when I had to make a sharp turn.
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Tires were on the rim when I bought them so i was hoping to use them as they look really good. I think i found some 26's though locally.
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Originally Posted by NoMoreFWD
Looks wise, I like the 28's if your running 28 or 29.5's on the back. Kind of has a clown car look with 29.5's and 26's.
wow then i guess mine must really look bad with 26's and 32.5's
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Originally Posted by MUSTANGBRKR02
Tires were on the rim when I bought them so i was hoping to use them as they look really good. I think i found some 26's though locally.
Yea I was going to get them from Sammy this week but ended up just buying new ones since he already gave them to you




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