Tire selection for my 1008 with an 8" lift

[USMC0311]

Hi All,
I am looking for some help in selecting tires for my 1985 M1008. I have a set off of a Hummer (36's I think). what is the tallest tire that I can go with? The truck has an 8" lift. Also I am looking for an affordable transmission that will allow me to go fater than 55 any suggestions? I will put some pics u soon. Thanks for the help.

 

[gocmndo]

If you are set on the 36" tires you should not have any problems with rubbing. You may have some balancing issues if these are the bias ply Goodyears.
I run a Tuff Country 4" lift and run 37" tall Goodyear Military M/T's. I have trimmed the fenders to help with rubbing when off road.
As far as your transmission before you pull the trigger put your tires on and go for a drive. The taller tires make an increadable difference for freeway drivability.
Good Luck and post some pics!!

 

[hobie237]

I'll be putting a 700R4 in my M1008. Lower first for more pulling power, plus an overdrive for better cruising. Readily available and durable.

 

[Croatan_Kid]

I say 40s or 42s!!!!

Mine could stand a little higher gear or a slightly larger tire with the 4.56s and 700R4. It's not too bad though, I can get 15 MPG easy and the RPMs aren't too high. I don't think the Cummins will care too much though!

 

[AJMBLAZER]

I'm with Croatan. That much lift you should easily be able to fit a 38-40 without any trouble and a 42" with minor rubbing or trimming.

Hell, I've seen 44's with no lift so anything's possible.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

38" tires are your best bet. And they work great for "re-gearing" the truck.

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Yeah, anything past 40" and he'd start loosing his optimal gearing.

 

[Croatan_Kid]

I just figured that if I can easily run 39s with 4", that 38s with double the lift would look small

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Yeah but that's about the formula for wider Swamper/Mickey T/Hawg/etc type 38's and folks not wanting to cut.

 

[USMC0311]

Thank you all for the suggestions. I will be looking this weekend at tires for the beast. Pic's should be up by sunday. Thanks again!