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What size tires can I fit on my Chevy or GMC Truck? GM and Chevy are tough because the wheel wells are smaller then most trucks, On a stock truck you cannot fit anything much bigger then a 265-75-16 or a 265-70-17, believe or not there is slightly less clearance on 3/4 tons (2500 series trucks) then there is on 1/2 ton (1500 series Silverado and sierra) Some people have squeezed 285-75-16 tires on half tons by cranking the tortion bars and adjusting the front bumper ( there is approx 2 " worth of adjustment on the front bumper) although keep in mind you may still get rubbing on sharp turns. The alternative on newer trucks is a leveling kit. ReadyLift™ is the fastest, safest, least expensive way to bring the front of your New Body Chevrolet Silverado level with the rear. This gives you the clearance and ability to add wheels and tires up to 32.5" in diameter. While other lift kits cost thousands to buy and hours to install, ReadyLift™ can be installed in about two hours by a certified mechanic, and costs less than the price of a single custom wheel. The other option is a suspension lift such as The Superlift suspension lift. Information below.
The factory GM version of Independent Front Suspension (IFS) consists of springs, in the form of torsion bars, upper / lower control arms and a differential with Constant Velocity (CV) axle shafts. When lifting the GM IFS, the primary factors that ensure good vehicle driveability traits and component service life are: steering geometry, suspension travel control and CV axle operating angles. This statement holds true regardless of how much the vehicle is lifted, whether it is 2", 7.5" or anything in between.

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SUSPENSION
LIFT HEIGHT
(inches)
TIRE DIAMETER (inches)
31 32 33 34 35 35
2 31/2 5 6 7½*
* Pickups only

Superlift offers numerous lift heights and methods for these very popular vehicles. Step one in your decision making process is determining what size tire you wish to run (refer to chart above). Secondly, consider what the vehicle will be used for; will it be basic commuting or performance driving? For most lift heights, Superlift offers different products with corresponding levels of performance and cost. Each system's features are discussed in detail below:
 

 

 

What size tires can I fit on my Ford F-150 or F-250 truck? Ford's are a little more forgiving then a Chevy, Ford trucks both the F-150 and the F-250 offer much bigger wheel wells for clearance. Both Ford 1/2 ton 04-present and 3/4 ton 99- present trucks you can fit up to 33" diameter tires bone stock. again the best option if you are looking for more is a ReadyLift™ system. here are the specs. ReadyLift™ is the fastest, safest, least expensive way to bring the front of your Ford F150 level with the rear. This gives you the clearance and ability to add wheels and tires up to 35" in diameter. While other lift kits cost thousands to buy and hours to install, ReadyLift™ can be installed in as little as 30 minutes by a certified mechanic, and costs less than the price of a single custom wheel. ReadyLift™ products do not affect the factory OEM ride quality or comfort. For 97-03 F-150's ReadyLift™ is the fastest, safest, least expensive way to bring the front of your Ford F150 level with the rear. This gives you the clearance and ability to add wheels and tires up to 33" in diameter. While other lift kits cost thousands to buy and hours to install, ReadyLift™ can be installed in about a hour by a certified mechanic, and costs less than the price of a single custom wheel. ReadyLift™ products do not affect the factory OEM ride quality or comfort. ReadyLift™ is also the only company that forges torsion keys for ultimate strength. Thats why ReadyLift™ also offers a lifetime warranty for as long as you own your vehicle against defects for all of our products. For 2005-2008 F-250 ReadyLift™ is the fastest, safest, least expensive way to bring the front of your Ford F250 level with the rear. This gives you the clearance and ability to add wheels and tires up to 37" in diameter. While other lift kits cost thousands to buy and hours to install, ReadyLift™ can be installed in about a hour by a certified mechanic, and costs less than the price of a single custom wheel. ReadyLift™ products do not affect the factory OEM ride quality or comfort. ReadyLift™ is also the only company that forges torsion keys for ultimate strength. Thats why ReadyLift™ also offers a lifetime warranty for as long as you own your vehicle against defects for all of our products. And of course if you are looking for more lift the Superlift information is below.

In 2002 we endowed our engineers with the task of building the best riding Super-Duty springs on the planet. Their finished product, a true success story, is our Superide Select series of springs. These springs feature a 10-leaf pack that produces a much flatter spring rate curve. A smooth, linear rate curve - one without drastic rate spikes - is the primary key to good ride quality. This is accomplished by using a higher number of thin leaf plates. The overall spring is thicker, but its rate curve is more ideal.

The 3" lift system uses replacement Select series front springs. Different weight-rated front springs are offered for both gas V-8 and heavier diesel and V-10 engine equipped trucks. Heavier springs are needed for the larger power plants' increased weight, while the lighter-rated gas versions considerable improve the less weighty truck's ride quality. These lifts utilize new Urethane compression travel stops for the front; the factory rear stops are relocated. Click for more information



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Tire / Wheel Recommendations:
33 x 12.50" tire on standard offset wheel
The 4" lift system uses replacement Select series front springs. Different weight-rated front springs are offered for both gas V-8 and heavier diesel and V-10 engine equipped trucks. Heavier springs are needed for the larger power plants' increased weight, while the lighter-rated gas versions considerable improve the less weighty truck's ride quality. These lifts utilize new Urethane compression travel stops for the front; the factory rear stops are relocated. Click for more information


 
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Tire / Wheel Recommendations:
35 x 12.50" tire on standard offset wheel
6" lift system uses replacement Select series front springs. Different weight-rated front springs are offered for both gas V-8 and heavier diesel and V-10 engine equipped trucks. Heavier springs are needed for the larger power plants' increased weight, while the lighter-rated gas versions considerable improve the less weighty truck's ride quality. These lifts utilize new Urethane compression travel stops for the front; the factory rear stops are relocated. The 6" kit uses a dropped pitman arm for steering correction, and the track bar is lowered to keep it in phase with the drag link. Click for more information


 
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Tire / Wheel Recommendations:
most 37 x 12.50" tires on 8" wheel

 

What size tires can I put on my Dodge Ram? Dodge is much like the ford with big wheel wells, 33 inch tires fit on a Dodge Ram bone stock. Of course the easiest way to get bigger tires is the same as Ford and Chevy and that is with a ReadyLift™ here is the info for Dodge. ReadyLift™ is the fastest, safest, least expensive way to bring the front of your Dodge Ram level with the rear. This gives you the clearance and ability to add wheels and tires up to 35" in dia. While other lift kits cost thousands to buy and hours to install, ReadyLift™ can be installed in about a hour by a certified mechanic, and costs less than the price of a single custom wheel. ReadyLift™ products do not affect the factory OEM ride quality or comfort. Thats why ReadyLift™ also offers a lifetime warranty for as long as you own your vehicle against defects for all of our products. If you want bigger then here are the Superlift options.

Dodge completely revamped the ½-ton Ram pickup in 2002. Almost everything about the latest generation truck is new, including the suspension. Dodge abandoned the coil spring / solid axle setup in favor of an independent front suspension similar to those in use under late-model Chevy and Ford ½-ton trucks. Factory ride quality has improved substantially.

Superlift started with a clean slate as well. This Dodge lift represents the first of a new generation of Superlift lift systems that feature Frame Integrated Technology (FIT). The FIT design concept, new to the aftermarket suspension lift industry, incorporates several key design features. It starts with one-piece, high-clearance lower control arm crossmembers made of .25" thick steel. The front and rear crossmembers are connected by a flush-mounted skid-pan that seals-off and protects the entire differential. The pan and crossmembers connect via an interlocking fit that is effectively seamless, made stronger yet by the use of countersunk fasteners. These design features, made possible by our ability to hold extremely tight manufacturing tolerances, produce a remarkably rigid and clean subframe assembly. The integrated assembly is so strong that it makes traditional crossmember "kicker" braces obsolete.Click for more information


 
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Tire / Wheel Recommendations:
4" Lift: Up to 35 x 12.50" tire with 4.625" backspacing
5.5" Lift: Up to 36 x 12.50" tire with 4.625" backspacing

 



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