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Old May 17, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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Max tire size?

2002 f250 4x4 superduty. Just purchased 18x9 wheels and going to put a leveling kit on it. What is the biggest tire i can get that will not rub?
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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drive 315 75 R16 on my 2001 F-250 XLT whithout any changes,

sorry habe not read all in your thread, my tires rub a little bit, only backwards.. but I think 305 75 16 sould then NO problem

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Old May 18, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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I run 305 70 16 on mine with no rub. Im running the stock wheels. The tire guy said he thinks that the 315 70 16 would rub so I went with 305
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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just remember bigger tires will cost you in mpg
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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What offset or backspace are the new wheels? That can make a big difference in what fits.
 
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