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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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need advice on tires

i have a stock 2006 f250 5.4 short bed i just put a 2.5 level kit and i want to put bigger tires i dont know what size i see some nice trucks online but dont know what tire size they have im looking for wider and taller tires any ideas. if you have a level kit on your f250 with bigger tires can you please post back with a picture just to get an idea of what im looking for thanks for your time
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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All of these are 2" front kits and F350 4" blocks in the back:

32x12.50s on 17s:


295/70R18s:


Factory 275/70R18s:
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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What size of tires do you have on there
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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Sorry they are on the pics thanks
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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iam running 265/75..but kinda wish i went with a 285/75...so i would say 285/75
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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285/75 ? I just bought the truck its the same as the one in the pic but white. Do I need the blocks for the rear
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Next number is just Ur rim size...mine was a 16...u don't need rear blocks unless the truck sits uneven
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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Thanks!! I aprecieate your help
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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Howdy. What type of use does your truck usally see? What type of tire are ya thinking? I have 295 70 18 (34.5x11.5) on my truck (stock suspension) and they fit great. I'm hoping to get a lift maybe 3" or so and run 35x12.50 next time.








A picture with the stockers 275 70 18.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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I just use it for a daily driver once and awhile take it to the hills where we ride atvs o have original 17 wheels I dont know what size. Nice ford I like the way I just use it for a daily driver once and awhile take it to the hills where we ride atvs o have original 17 wheels I dont know what size. Nice ford o like the way bolth trucks in the pics look. Im looking for maybe a tire that has an aggressive tread but I dont want road noise. Do you have a level kit pn yours??
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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No, mine is all stock. It has the snow plow packg so it sits level already.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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you can run a 315/70 R17 I do
but I would say 305/33" would be fine, too
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Do you have any pics thanks
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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2011 250 with 2.5" front- 3"rear leveling kit with 325/65/18 tires on stock wheels. Sorry for the small pics i dont know how to make them bigger.

 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Nice ford thanks im are you happy with your tire size
 
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