Manual steering and tire width.

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Mar 14, 2014 | 11:26 AM

JPMallory

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Manual steering and tire width.

I'm ready to pull the trigger on buying some new wheels for my F-1. I was looking to go a little wider than stock. It was brought to my attention that the wider I go on tires, the more difficult the steering.

So, I'm looking for some opinions here. How wide is too wide?

Mar 14, 2014 | 12:36 PM

ALBUQ F-1

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I'm running P235/75-15's, I'd have to say that's about the limit if you do a lot of parking. On the road no issues.

Mar 14, 2014 | 12:49 PM

truckeemtnfords

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Stock steering or upgraded? How you going to drive the truck, cruiser or spirited?

Mar 14, 2014 | 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1

I'm running P235/75-15's, I'd have to say that's about the limit if you do a lot of parking. On the road no issues.

I got the same setup, manual. And I agree, parking is a pain! But with high airpressure and well greased bushings is the key, but still parking makes the heart rate increase

Mar 14, 2014 | 01:03 PM

JPMallory

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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1

I'm running P235/75-15's, I'd have to say that's about the limit if you do a lot of parking. On the road no issues.

Thanks. I'll probably stay just under that width. (225).

Mar 14, 2014 | 01:04 PM

JPMallory

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Originally Posted by truckeemtnfords

Stock steering or upgraded? How you going to drive the truck, cruiser or spirited?

Stock, and definitely more of a cruiser.

Mar 14, 2014 | 02:15 PM

rhopper

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Like back in the old days, when everything had manual steering, make sure you're moving when turning.

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Mar 14, 2014 | 04:11 PM

49f3dls

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Are you all using truck rated tires or car rated tires ?

Mar 14, 2014 | 04:55 PM

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raytasch

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Like back in the old days, when everything had manual steering, make sure you're moving when turning.

What he said about moving. I drove before power steering was common and still driving WO PS. I have an F350 and F4, neither of which has PS or PB for that matter. They do both have the big old original 18" steering wheel.