Hey fellas,
I just have a quick question to see how many folks have experimented with max. tire sizes with their 2wd pickups.
I'm currently still 2wd, but plan on doing a 4x4 swap this spring/summer with a leaf-sprung front end with F-Superduty springs and a Dana 60 front axle. At that point, there will be no rubbing issues...but until then I'd like to purchase better tires for the rest of the winter and figure I might as well get the tires I eventually want to get.
I'm looking at the Firestone Destination M/T tires in the 285/75R16 size...which is a 33" tire. If that doesn't work, I'd like to go with the 265/75R16 size. Has anyone put 33's on their 2wd trucks?

Thanks fellas!

 

You do know, wider tires will just float over snow, and be worst in winter right?




Either way, friend of mine had BFG All Terrain T/A's on his stock 1994 F150 2wd, 31x11.50x15", and he had slight rubbing on full turn in the front, but otherwise, good.

But then again, no much difference in ride height in the front on 1 ton 2wd's.


I think 265's would be your best bet, untill you are 4x4, then when those wear out, put some 285's.

 

I have 2 wd F250 with 285/75R16 no clearance issues except when hitting a hard dip with the cabover camper mounted, then the front tires scrape on the outside of the wheel wells with no damage.