Tire question
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Tire question
If I want to put on LT285 75 16R's on a stock 350 Crew 7.3 do I have to level off the front for better tire clearance? Either way could I get by with a 1.5 inch using a leaf add on in the front?
I do not want to compromise anything. I had many issues in the past when I made the mistake of taking my son's advice and had my last truck lifted 6 inches! Want to keep it simple.
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I do not want to compromise anything. I had many issues in the past when I made the mistake of taking my son's advice and had my last truck lifted 6 inches! Want to keep it simple.
Thanks
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So you put those tires on stock set up? No level off?
I had those Firestone Destination A/T's on my last truck and liked them much better than previous BFG's............
Got good ratings on the Tire Rack also.
I had those Firestone Destination A/T's on my last truck and liked them much better than previous BFG's............
Got good ratings on the Tire Rack also.
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I put that same size of tire on my truck but they would rub the mud flaps that i have when i would turn sharp. They would also rub if i went over a bump and was turning at the same time. I added another leaf in the front and it was all good. Looks better too and firmed up the front end to the point where i could maybe take the swaybar off. Roy.
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So you just added one leaf to front? That was my plan as I did the same in 2000 on my 99' 7.3. I had no issues until I got a 6" lift! Never again. Staying close to stock as I can with limited modifications such as 4" exhaust, limited tuner more for fuel economy on freeway, new Ford ASI, level front as described, John Wood Valve body. Thats about all I will do......
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So you just added one leaf to front? That was my plan as I did the same in 2000 on my 99' 7.3. I had no issues until I got a 6" lift! Never again. Staying close to stock as I can with limited modifications such as 4" exhaust, limited tuner more for fuel economy on freeway, new Ford ASI, level front as described, John Wood Valve body. Thats about all I will do......
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From: AL, Reform
no level stock rims. i had BFG's before the Firestone and these are much better ride and traction,
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Sounds good. I just thought I could get new tires (Firestone Destination A/T's) LT 285 75 16R's and get the level off later.
I purchased this truck with some brand tires I never heard of OEM sizes - the tire brand is "BCT"
I dont screw around with tires and like quality rubber. Thanks
I purchased this truck with some brand tires I never heard of OEM sizes - the tire brand is "BCT"
I dont screw around with tires and like quality rubber. Thanks
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From: AL, Reform
white goes out. my dad had his black out and they dont look as good as mine.