Tire Question

[olive drab]

I have a 1985 Blazer M1008 that I treasure. It came with the stock 6 lug wheels with 31x10.5x15 tires that are hard to find. I bought a set of 31x12.5x15 inch tires and rims for it. But.... They are too tall. To run them on the front I either have to lift it or trim the fenders. So kicking my own butt for buying them but I was wondering if anyone else has a suggestion or a fix? I wanted Black rims for my girl but the slippers won't fit like she is.
Cut fenders? Roll Fenders?

 

[simp5782]

Probably better suited for the Cucv section.

a 31x12.50 is the same size height as a 31x10.50 they are just different widths.

 

[olive drab]

Thanks. Noob to The threads and tire challenged. I tried the new rims and tires on the front but they won't clear the fenders turning Post to Post

 

[doghead]

Moved to correct forum.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Your first post is conflicting. Is this an m1008 or m1009?

 

[olive drab]

Naturally. Big fingers. Little buttons. She's a M1009 Blazer

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I’m going to venture a guess your backspacing is far too low and it’s hitting the cab side of the openings? With stock wheels and stock height I was running 33x12.5x15 and only rubbing full lock while flexing to the bump stops off road. On road and even mild trail nothing rubbed.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

You can modify the body to suit the wheels or the better solution is different wheels. The stock wheels work well in that they have a zero offset (if I remember correctly).

 

[olive drab]

Yes sir. I have three options so far. Rolling the fenders out... Never done. Body man was supposed to be here 2 weeks ago.
Trim the fenders, I hate to cut and invite rust.
Or a lift kit.
Just seeing if anyone else has been able to do something different that will work and not change the appearance much

 

[olive drab]

The stock wheels are pretty homely looking

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Is it possible to post pictures of the fitment of them? I assume they stick out quite a bit to be able to rub. I had to cut my fenders pretty extensively to fit my tires, but they’re 35x12.5x16 and I went with the most backspacing as possible to get them to tuck under the bodywork when flexing. My axles are a few inches wider too.

 

[LT67]

The stock wheels are pretty homely looking

Lol, homely works well on cucv's........ I put wheel vintiques 82 series 16x8 on my m1008.

 

[olive drab]

Love the Avitar! I may just have to revert back and keep the stock wheels. Wheels and tires are something I've never altered before thats why I'm looking for input. Rolling the fenders sounded decent at first but I don't want to change the look much other than paint. Faded out after 30 years... Imagine that!??

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I mean you can get whatever wheels you want, they just need the correct backspacing/offset. My 8” wheels are 4.5” bs. I wish I could fit 5”

 

[The FLU farm]

Yes sir. I have three options so far. Rolling the fenders out... Never done. Body man was supposed to be here 2 weeks ago.
Trim the fenders, I hate to cut and invite rust.
Or a lift kit.
Just seeing if anyone else has been able to do something different that will work and not change the appearance much

I have yet to see a lift kit that enlarges a wheel well.
It takes minor trimming to make 35s fit, and it's easy enough to paint the edges afterwards. Unless you point it out, 99% of vehicle enthusiasts will never notice that you cut the edges.

 

[olive drab]

Thanks! Good to know!

 

[LT67]

Love the Avitar! I may just have to revert back and keep the stock wheels. Wheels and tires are something I've never altered before thats why I'm looking for input. Rolling the fenders sounded decent at first but I don't want to change the look much other than paint. Faded out after 30 years... Imagine that!??

You can run a 255 85 16 on the factory wheels with no rubbing. I put 35's on my m1008 and I need to do a little fender trimming. It'll hardly be noticeable...

 

[olive drab]

It came with GI 31.5x10.5x15 Transtar I think they are named. I will look at the 255x85 the problem with my stock rims is ( homely) the tire size is becoming harder to find. They are going away like the 16.5 is what I'm being told

 

[The FLU farm]

You can run a 255 85 16 on the factory wheels with no rubbing. I put 35's on my m1008 and I need to do a little fender trimming. It'll hardly be noticeable...

Have 255/85R16s on aftermarket wheels (with correct offset) on the M1008, and they don't rub even with tire chains.
And if they did, it'd be self clearancing.

 

[olive drab]

Lol yep I heard that! I love my diesel bucket. Need to get something better before ice finds Texas this year