tooslowforgr Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Ok so I have an 03' LE bone stock. I ordered the OME lift, medium duty springs all around, kyb struts and shocks. 1" spacer for front struts so it sits level. I am looking to purchase some 15" or 16" rims with a backspacing for 4.25 since my factory 17's won't really work. I know I would have to remove the front mudflaps and maybe put 1.5" spacers on the front wheels so the tires or rims don't hit the cup porting of the strut. I would really like to throw some 285/75/16's on which equal: 32.83" diamtere, 11.22" width. Will they fit?! I see many people posting about this with the AC 2" lift but not with the Old Man Emu (OME). I should gain 1.75" over stock. What do you think? I would like to order these and make my decision asap so please reply on here or PM me thanks guys! - Grant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidscollegefund Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I have 32" with the OME coils and they barely fit. Had to do some plastic molding with a heat gun and some cutting. Rubbed on hard turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooslowforgr Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 what exact size tires and wheels are u running? I was thinking of a 285/75/15 or 16 which equates to like 32.5 inches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidscollegefund Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 It's right in my signature bud. 15x8 ATX Chambers w/3.75" BS, Hankook Dynapro MTs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooslowforgr Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 woudl 4.25 backspacing on a 15x8 rim fit with a 285/75/15 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhamelin819 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 they will fit, they will clear the struts and all just fine, but especially when turning in reverse they will rub like all hell, even with a 2 inch lift. 31's are the max i would recomend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 woudl 4.25 backspacing on a 15x8 rim fit with a 285/75/15 ? There's no tire size like 285/75R15. Do you mean 285/75R16? If so you need 16x8 wheels. With 4.25" BS you may need wheel spacers to fit that size. You could go with a 235 (or 245)/85R16 if you really want tall tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooslowforgr Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Lift is installed, I ended up ordering 16x8.5 wheels with the correct backspacing and 265/75/16 tires. Should look good and not a lot of trimming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroeser01 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Picks to follow sir. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooslowforgr Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Picks to follow sir. thanks I should have the truck back by friday, smashed a deer last week! pics will be posted ur from jersey too?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroeser01 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Yea up here in north jersey deer are a big problem since where I live it's all woods and lakes where are you located Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooslowforgr Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 I have 32" with the OME coils and they barely fit. Had to do some plastic molding with a heat gun and some cutting. Rubbed on hard turns. What is the best way to do the plastic molding with the heat gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooslowforgr Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 I am in Central Jersey, Monmouth county. Can you recommend any good trail or offroading areas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidscollegefund Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I used a heat gun to push out sections that I could for clearance, then a hand grinder for the lower rear sections that rubbed when turning. Still get a little rubbing but only when turning hard in reverse or if heavily loaded up. Took it into the metal a bit and touched up with some bed liner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAustinHenry Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Looks great, debating the 15" or 16" route myself.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooslowforgr Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Be careful with the 15's. I heard only certain 15" wheels will clear the calipers. I went with the 16 and happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychopathy Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 True about the 15s and the calipers. But I've also read in other threads where guys hit the caliper with a grinder and shave them a little to fit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 If I remember correctly. 15s fit up to 2000s. Then 2000.5+ take 16s. Basically if you have a 3.5 you need 16 or a grinder. Sent from my Moto X! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAustinHenry Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) Good to know! Current plan is have a cheap 15" Wheel set with aggressive M/Ts And a nicer 16" Set with something like the Michelin A/T2s (for daily driving) Edited December 20, 2013 by TheAustinHenry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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