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Oct 26, 2012 | 11:53 AM

Jimbo1977

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Tire size

I have a 99 7.3 4x4 DRW F350. I have a 1.5in add a leaf in the front to help with the rake. I have 16in Aloca rims that I would like to keep. I'm looking a putting 33.5 or 35 in tires on my truck. This issue I'm getting mixed answers from tire dealers. One told me I can go with 35in on my dually and not have a problem with them rubbing when I put a camper on the back. Another tire dealer said that 35's would rub with a camper so I should only go with 33's. So what size of tires can I go with to fill in the wheel well space, but not rub when I put a camper on the back of the dually? I have not got a camper yet so no idea about weight. Just want to make sure I don't have a problem in the future. Thanks for the help

Oct 26, 2012 | 05:54 PM

WA_PSD

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Bump... Anyone know what is the biggest tire size he can put on his DRW setup without issues?

Oct 26, 2012 | 06:02 PM

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I don't think you need to worry about rubbing the fender, but the width will get you without running spacers.

285/75/16's are the largest I've seen without spacers between the duals. And even then with enough weight they could touch.

Oct 26, 2012 | 06:23 PM

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Yes, spacers know matter which one of those tires you use period. I can't even see dual 35's on your truck with stock rims.

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Oct 27, 2012 | 03:31 AM

Tugly

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The 35s are a great big flush handle on your fuel economy... FWIW.

Oct 27, 2012 | 09:04 AM

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just saw 35's on a dually. Had to take a look ,cuz of how bad-a$$ it looked. Cant tell ya though if spacers were installed. What about airbags to help with the rubbing?

Oct 27, 2012 | 09:54 AM

Tanner2255

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Finally leveling kit and 35's on my dually - Diesel Forum - TheDieselStop.com

This guy did it on his. May have some good info

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Oct 27, 2012 | 11:12 AM

Jimbo1977

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Thank you all for the feedback.

Oct 27, 2012 | 11:20 AM

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Another thing to concider is turning radius. 35" tires will fit in the front, but will more than likely rub at full turn. 33" tires and 285/75-16 should be fine at full turn. Plus still give the truck a good look and function.