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Old May 7, 2013 | 10:56 PM
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hey guys im wondering what are the biggest tires i can fit under my stock suspension, 1979 ford f150 4x4 super cab stock height with front leaf springs thanks.
 
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The front is the real clearance issue, so probably 31's and maybe 33's or 285's but not 305's??? I had some 285's on a 78 1/2 ton reg cab (coil spring front) and at almost full steering lock the inside of the tire would rub the radius arms.
 
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I know some guys are running 35s with stock suspension I have 33s.
 
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I had 33" on a 78 bronco and they did not rub I have 31" on my 76 F100 so its all in what you like and how it looks to you
 
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