Does 33x12.50R15 fit at the rear of a 2wd C10 with stock suspension, stock 8x15 wheels

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The truck is currently on 8x15 stock wheels and 31x10.50R15 tires which have ample space around them and I'll be installing 1" lift up front to level the stance a bit. I was also planning to go 32x11.50R15 tires all around, but as they are a bit rare and expensive so I figured an option: 32s up front and 33x12.50R15 at the rear as there would be plenty of cheap used 33s available to burn out ;)
The front-rear tire size difference would eat almost a half of my leveling, a bit less if I get used tires at the rear, but it should still be fine. There seems to be plenty of space at the rear but does anyone has pics or experience of 33s at the rear?

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I think there’s room, especially if it’s a F44 truck with the additional leafs still in tact.
But you have the truck, so take some measurements. That’s free and easy. Find your current size in width and height. Compare to 33s and see how much clearance there is or isn’t.
 

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I just read that page the other day. Looks like a fun truck to drive.

This picture is on a suburban with 10 inch rims but I would say you could stuff a 33 in there with no modification.
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33's will fit the rear without issue.

The 32x11's should be fine up front as well. Years ago I had a 2wd K5 with the same size on 15x8" rims.
 

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Mickey Thompson built a kick ass truck. Great look to it.
 

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