Lifting 99 Expo! Need advice!

[Thermo]

Guys, keep in mind that he is starting with a 2wd truck. So, he is starting 4" lower than any 4x4 rig. So, with 11" of lift, he would be 7" higher than a stock 4x4 rig and that looks about right with 35's or 37's. I have 37's with only a 4" lift (8" lift in his case). Granted, this is a tight fit. So, if you ponder this, talk to me first. This is not a simple "slap on the tires and lift and call it good". There are lots of tweaks and "must use this" with this mod.

 

[Lane24]

There is such a thing as a 2WD !!! Why the hell would anybody........

Just kidding. Didn't see that. Mine is 2WD a few months of the year when it's not snowing too. Then 35's will look great on your rig.

 

[bryce541]

In an attempt to save money I was gonna to use to stock wheels but I can't seem to find very many options for a 16" wheel for a 35-37 tire. Does anybody have some like these? Or know of any?

 

[Canadian Expy]

In an attempt to save money I was gonna to use to stock wheels but I can't seem to find very many options for a 16" wheel for a 35-37 tire. Does anybody have some like these? Or know of any?

If your looking for 35-37 tires that fit on a 16" rim then I like these for 35"
http://www.procompusa.com/prodDetail.aspx?partNo=PCT56315&catID=13&subCat=157&ptID=100809&plID=3360
or
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels
or these in 37"
OPEN COUNTRY M/T | Toyo Tires

 

[Canadian Expy]

If you looking for rims then ...well I'll sell mine with the rubber

 

[bryce541]

What rims?

 

[Canadian Expy]

What rims?

You can get 16" 5x135 rims at various stores online, if thats the size you want.
I was talking about my 20" rims and tires, I'm thinking of selling them.

 

[bryce541]

How much are you looking for?

 

[Canadian Expy]

How much are you looking for?

Don't think it be worth your while, I live Toronto Canada
NOt sure what I'm going to sell them for Tire and rim together

 

[Thermo]

bryce, I think you are going to have a slight issue trying to run 35/37" tires on your stock rims. The reason why I say that is you are putting too much side load on the tire running a 12.5" wide tire on a 7" wide rim. I was given a hard time mounting my 35x12.5's on 8" wide rims. Most tire shops have a '4" rule'. Ie, the width of the tire has to be within 4 inches of the rim width. I am running TRXUS MT's on my truck. They make them in 16" versions. They are a radial tire and I have gotten 30K miles out of mine so far and still have about 50% tread left.