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33/12.5/15 tires. Will this fit a 01 Sport?

davebar

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2001 Sport
Just found some cheap mud tires. I did the TT and AAL/Shacks. Will a 33/12.5/15 fit? Body lift is in the works. My real question is the rims. Will I be able to run a 15" rim on the truck? It has 16s now. I will swap the 15s for wheeling only and not DD. If 15s will fit, what back space will I need???
 






Some 15" will work and some won't. You just have to try.
 






I have 15x8 Cragar Soft 8 wheels with 4" BS on my xlt with TT/AAL/3" BL. Tires are 33x12.5x15. The 15's should clear the front calipers on your 01 Sport. I know a factory 15" steelie will fit because I have test fit one on the 01+ sport front brake setup.

You will likely have clearance issues in the front end that would require minor trimming. Fortunately, the front suspension barely moves when lifted on TT. lol The rear should be fine though.
 






the tires with fit with spacers but rub at full lock and full flex
 






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