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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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Going to get some new drs this week and was thinking of going with a 15in rim and a 325 50 15 tire would i have any problems im not sure of the back spacing
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7.5 backspacing.....15x10(7.5bs)
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ok would i have a problem witht he 325 50 16 mt
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you gonna get those mickey drag radials right? or the et streets?
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ok would i have a problem witht he 325 50 16 mt
You mean 15 and not 16...You should be alright though...
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You will need to do the BFH mod if you're going with 325's
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thats a tall tire. u sure u dont have to take out the abs fuse?
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You will need to do the BFH mod if you're going with 325's
What is that mod
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BFH = Big ******* Hammer.........lol
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BFH = Big ******* Hammer
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I had to use the BFH mod when i put in my 285.. not going straight but turning real hard they rubbed a bit.
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