35x14.50s?

99redsled · 01-17-2009, 11:03 AM

Was wondering if anyone out there has fitted any 35x14.50x15s on their 2nd gen with just a leveling kit?

A buddy of mine has some 35x14.50 Interco Thornbirds I am seriously considering pickin up, since he'll let em go for $500. They probably won't be for everyday use, just for trips to the mud pit. And I planned on picking up a set of wide steelies to mount them on. Just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on this?

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***Dreadnaught*** · 01-17-2009, 11:04 AM

they will prolly rub like crazy. 35 12.50's rub a bit.

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lilbrownCTD · 01-17-2009, 11:05 AM

I dont have an answer to this, but just as an FYI thornbirds are the worst tire ever created, they wont do you much good in the mud pit. so put that into consideration before you spend $500 on tires

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***jimbob5.924v*** · 01-17-2009, 11:18 AM

i bet they woln't fit. i just put 33 14.5 super swampers on mine with 3 in leveling and they rub, so i bet you'll have to lift it alittle

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Gixxer_750 · 01-17-2009, 12:13 PM

the width is gonna be a killer and do some pretty good rubbing...and i would really, really consider a different tire...you will get pretty much no life out of them, they are loud as heck, and the offroad performance is not gonna be what you would think...i would keep looking...craigslist got me a set of 4 pro comp xtreme at's w/ 50% tread and a brand new one (35x12.5x17) for $360...id really reconsider...

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99redsled · 01-17-2009, 02:01 PM

That's wild, the way I've heard talk about em was that they were supposed to be quiet, and they at least look like they would pull pretty good.

Guess I'll just get some 33x12.50s, was leaning towards the BFG KM2s. That'll happen eventually, I guess.

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05whitegoat · 01-17-2009, 02:05 PM

i had a set of iroks on my 05 35x14.50x20 didnt rub on my truck

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Gixxer_750 · 01-17-2009, 04:05 PM

you'll be fine with a 35x12.5....that 14.5 is gonna be the problem...go ahead and try them if ya want...sounds like a good deal but i think you might be dissapointed...

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JFlagg · 01-17-2009, 04:09 PM

Also, you'll need at least a 16" wheel to get it to fit over the brake calipers...you mentioned 35x14.5x15's. Third Gens would need 17's... and don't waste your money on Thornbird's. They're just for looks, and horrible offroad. The lugs are too close together and clog up. Not sure why Interco even made that tire...waste of rubber IMO

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nomoney nobrains · 01-17-2009, 04:12 PM

Good catch JFlagg! They wont fit with a 15" rim, just not enough clearance

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Hot Stuff · 01-17-2009, 04:15 PM

Thornturds SUCK............I can't stress that enough. I had a set of 35x14.50's on a 97 reg. cab shortbed halfton. They drove like crap, handled like crap, were noisier than my Boggers, sucked in mud (I mean from wet grass to 2ft deep, I tried it all), wore like crap, and just all around sucked. God I hate them tires and can't stress it enough!! Don't buy them. I traded mine to a guy (retard thought they'd be cool and let him believe it!) for a set of 35x15.50 TSL/SX's and it was like driving a new truck. No joke. Just don't buy them. They are the most worthless tire ever made. Nothing but a "show and blow" tire.

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***jimbob5.924v*** · 01-17-2009, 04:36 PM

some 15'' wheels will fit. it dependes on the dish. i have a set

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99redsled Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 138 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 99redsled's Truck Pics	35x14.50s? Was wondering if anyone out there has fitted any 35x14.50x15s on their 2nd gen with just a leveling kit? A buddy of mine has some 35x14.50 Interco Thornbirds I am seriously considering pickin up, since he'll let em go for $500. They probably won't be for everyday use, just for trips to the mud pit. And I planned on picking up a set of wide steelies to mount them on. Just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on this? __________________ 99 2500 CCLB SLT 4x4 - aFe CAI,straight pipe, silencer ring MIA

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*Dreadnaught* Poor Man Built Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pinckney, Mi Posts: 1,466 Thanks: 12 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts Dreadnaught's Truck Pics	they will prolly rub like crazy. 35 12.50's rub a bit. __________________ 2004.5 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 4 door, Short bed, Auto, 315X70 R17 Hankook RF10's, Recon Cab lights. Silencer MIA, S&B CAI, 5" Expandit TBE, DiPricol (EGT, Boost, Pyro), Edge J/A Early 2000 Ford F-350 Reg Cab Lb Dually 2006 Headlights and Grille AFE Stage 2 intake, DP Tuner (20, 40, 80, 140), Custom exhaust, ITP Over Boost Annihilator, Derale Atomic Trans Cooler, 5" turnout stacks

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lilbrownCTD Cummins Fan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Big Arm, MT Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts lilbrownCTD's Truck Pics	I dont have an answer to this, but just as an FYI thornbirds are the worst tire ever created, they wont do you much good in the mud pit. so put that into consideration before you spend $500 on tires __________________ 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 QCSB 4" TBE with 6" tip, bhaf, Diablosport PowerPuck. 2.5" Leveling kit, 285/75R16 Toyo ATs

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*jimbob5.924v* cummin not strokin Join Date: May 2008 Location: jamestown pa Posts: 267 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts jimbob5.924v's Truck Pics	i bet they woln't fit. i just put 33 14.5 super swampers on mine with 3 in leveling and they rub, so i bet you'll have to lift it alittle __________________ 2001 2500 QC auto change to 5 speed,6'',hx40,edge jammers stage 5,custom air,,ar wheels covered in 33''14.5 super swamper ssr,3'' leveling,powerparts single disc,all the gauges,,air dog 150 2000 jetta TDI 5sp loaded. stock for now.

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Gixxer_750 Diesel Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,820 Thanks: 8 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts Gixxer_750's Truck Pics	the width is gonna be a killer and do some pretty good rubbing...and i would really, really consider a different tire...you will get pretty much no life out of them, they are loud as heck, and the offroad performance is not gonna be what you would think...i would keep looking...craigslist got me a set of 4 pro comp xtreme at's w/ 50% tread and a brand new one (35x12.5x17) for $360...id really reconsider... __________________ 2001 4x4 - ACDC ..."i've got gauges so i'll race ya..." Powered by FBD

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99redsled Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 138 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 99redsled's Truck Pics	That's wild, the way I've heard talk about em was that they were supposed to be quiet, and they at least look like they would pull pretty good. Guess I'll just get some 33x12.50s, was leaning towards the BFG KM2s. That'll happen eventually, I guess. __________________ 99 2500 CCLB SLT 4x4 - aFe CAI,straight pipe, silencer ring MIA

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05whitegoat Cummins Nut Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: north carolina Posts: 331 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 05whitegoat's Truck Pics	i had a set of iroks on my 05 35x14.50x20 didnt rub on my truck __________________ 2005 white 2500, bully dog power pup with outlook with crazy larry!!,bully dog rapid flow cold air intake, silencer ring M.I.A, FBD 5" TBE/ 6" tip , 35 in cooper S/Ts

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Gixxer_750 Diesel Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,820 Thanks: 8 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts Gixxer_750's Truck Pics	you'll be fine with a 35x12.5....that 14.5 is gonna be the problem...go ahead and try them if ya want...sounds like a good deal but i think you might be dissapointed... __________________ 2001 4x4 - ACDC ..."i've got gauges so i'll race ya..." Powered by FBD

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JFlagg Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts JFlagg's Truck Pics	Also, you'll need at least a 16" wheel to get it to fit over the brake calipers...you mentioned 35x14.5x15's. Third Gens would need 17's... and don't waste your money on Thornbird's. They're just for looks, and horrible offroad. The lugs are too close together and clog up. Not sure why Interco even made that tire...waste of rubber IMO __________________ 02 HO QCSB, 6 spd w/ Mitchell DD, FASS 150, IIHRVP, 7x14 inj. Redline box, AFe intake and HTT HX40/ATS pulse manifold and SkyJacker 3" lift -all protected by Ravelco and Viper

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nomoney nobrains Cummins Nut Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western PA Posts: 418 Thanks: 31 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts nomoney nobrains's Truck Pics	Good catch JFlagg! They wont fit with a 15" rim, just not enough clearance __________________ 95 long bed reg cab 4x4 4.10's 5sp, SBC DD 3600, 6" Awsome Aussie's, BHAF, Pro Comp Xtreme MT's

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Hot Stuff Smokin' Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Republic, Ohio Posts: 3,002 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Hot Stuff's Truck Pics	Thornturds SUCK............I can't stress that enough. I had a set of 35x14.50's on a 97 reg. cab shortbed halfton. They drove like crap, handled like crap, were noisier than my Boggers, sucked in mud (I mean from wet grass to 2ft deep, I tried it all), wore like crap, and just all around sucked. God I hate them tires and can't stress it enough!! Don't buy them. I traded mine to a guy (retard thought they'd be cool and let him believe it!) for a set of 35x15.50 TSL/SX's and it was like driving a new truck. No joke. Just don't buy them. They are the most worthless tire ever made. Nothing but a "show and blow" tire. __________________ '03 Black 2500 QC/LB 4x4, 6 speed, BHAF, 2" lift, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, Firestone bags Ohio Coal Roller

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*jimbob5.924v* cummin not strokin Join Date: May 2008 Location: jamestown pa Posts: 267 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts jimbob5.924v's Truck Pics	some 15'' wheels will fit. it dependes on the dish. i have a set __________________ 2001 2500 QC auto change to 5 speed,6'',hx40,edge jammers stage 5,custom air,,ar wheels covered in 33''14.5 super swamper ssr,3'' leveling,powerparts single disc,all the gauges,,air dog 150 2000 jetta TDI 5sp loaded. stock for now.