lift/tires

[greatwhite]

ok i have a 87 silverado 3/4 4x4.  I want to raise it and put some bad a** tires on it.  I dont have a huge budget so my question is what size lift and what size tires.  Truck will be a daily driver with some off roading and basically look like a show truck.  Another concern is snow since i live it ct.  I do see alot of it.  So as far as tires go i want something thats impressive looking, street drivable, good in snow, mud and dirt.  i know this is asking alot but its worth a shot.  As far as the lift goes a few minor mods are ok.  And im not cutting the fenders!!!  Thanks

Rich

[ammmotroop]

I think a good combo is a 6" suspension lift and 35" tires. It looks good on these trucks. I went for the 4" lift and 33" tires but i think it looks to small. You might be able to go 4" lift and 35" tires but you said that you dont want to cut the fenders and there is a chance you might have to. As far as tires go, i live in Minot ND and it is icy and snow covered 8 monts out of the year. I am running the Maxxis Buckshot Mudder and have had no problems. I hav also heard good things about the Interco Trxus Mud terain. Good luck with your project.

[greatwhite]

Thanks, i like the 6'' lift with the 35's thats what i was thinking.

[smokin77]

6" lift and 35's sound about right. I was thinkin the same, but I was hoping I could fit 36's, I dont wanna hack my fenders either.
Glad to see someone else from Connecticut here!

[ammmotroop]

You should be able to fit 36's with six inches. It really depends on the kit. some give you a little more and some give you a little less. Like my rough country 4" kit really gave me about five" which gives me plenty of room to run 35's. (i wish i would have know before i bought my 33's!)

[josh356]

i would go 6in with 35 goodyear mt/r i have them on my truck and have done good for me