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Old 07-03-2010, 09:31 AM
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Front runner tire height

what's the tallest front tire that will fit on a 92 without modifying anything. 3-1/2 inch wide rim, dedicated drag tire
Old 07-03-2010, 09:56 AM
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Re: Front runner tire height

I use a 27.5" front runners and had to install steering stops to keep the tires from hitting the back of the inner fenders when turning sharply.
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Re: Front runner tire height

so a 27" should work, but just barely
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Re: Front runner tire height

i'm pretty sure that the stocker guys jam 28's in there. maybe taller
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Re: Front runner tire height

28x7.5 m/t sportsman pros here with no rubbing, but I did remove the plastic rain gutter guard looking things.
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Re: Front runner tire height

28x4.5s on mine, same as above though threw the plastic away in the wheel wells. (no rubbing)
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