Wheels-Tires Widest Tire You Can Fit By Flipping Your Quad Shocks?

I run a 10.5 with a 275, and flipped the quad shocks (in my case the wheel and not the tire was getting closer than I wanted, I don't think I actually had to flip them but did anyways). You'd need to know the exact back-spacing of the wheel, and all tires aren't created equal (some will bulge more than others in a 315). That's probably why you're seeing so many different answers when researching. With a properly backspaced 10.5, and a 275, you most likely will get away with just a flipping, if even that is needed. With a 315, you might have to remove the quad shocks. That won't be the end of the world if you have to, but I went with the 275 because I didn't want to replace the stock control arms to compensate for the quad-shock removal, which is what I've seen recommended to fix the wheel-hop that stock control arms without the quad-shocks will cause.

I'm running a 315/30R17 with no clearance issues. Quad shock and all is still in it's factory spot. Just have to massage the inner fender lining at the rear of the wheel well so it doesn't hit the tire.

SableSal said:

I'm running a 315/30R17 with no clearance issues. Quad shock and all is still in it's factory spot. Just have to massage the inner fender lining at the rear of the wheel well so it doesn't hit the tire.

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What is the backspacing on your rims and just how much massaging are we talking about? Thanks

These are the wheels I'm running. Not very much modifying at all.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/chromefr500-17in-9498-nitto-stag.html

Manufacturer: AmericanMuscle Wheels Style: FR500
Size: 17x9 / 17x10 Finish: Chrome
Placement: Front and Rear Centercap Size: Large (2-1/2")
Back Spacing: 6.2" (158mm) / 6.8" (174mm) Offset: +30mm (1.2") / +27mm (1.10")
Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5" (5x114.3mm) Weight: Front: 22.6 lbs / Rear: 26.2 lbs
Material: Aluminum Lip Size : N/A" 5"
Best Tire : Year/Model: 1994-1998 V6, GT, and SVT Cobra