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I'm trying to figure out what wheel/tire/stance to go with and I think I found the perfect model. Problem is, I don't know anything about it and just happened to come across the picture. Anyone know anything about it or have any guesses on it? Looks to have Eagle Alloys or M/T rims. What would you guys put the lift at (if any) and rim/tire size at?

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I'm almost 100% positive it's stock height (maybe with new springs though) with 33's. Probably a 16x8 wheel with about 3-4 inches of backspacing. I simply called them "33's" but technically, the tire size is likely a 305/70/16. I think they look wider than a 285/75.
 

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Would 305/70 fit on a stock suspension without rubbing? I figured they would rub. What would be the best backspacing option for 305/70 so it would fit without a lift?
 

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Would 305/70 fit on a stock suspension without rubbing? I figured they would rub. What would be the best backspacing option for 305/70 so it would fit without a lift?

Looks like that truck would never see any time off road at all and wouldn't run into any real issues with rubbing.
 

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Yeah, it should be fine if the truck isn't used hard off road. Using an 8 inch wide rim or narrower.
 

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They are 285/75 R16s on a stock height K20. Belongs to @DesertBob over at 67-72chevytrucks.com and he is also a member here.

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So there's your definate answer. I was with bucket. Stock height and 33's. It does certainly have a very nice stance.
 

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