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max tire size
Hey guys, Ive looked around on the site but cant find anything covering this, probably missed it so I appologize right off the bat, but, I need to get new tires for my 2000 xlt 4wd with a 6.8. I am running stock 265/75/16's now but would like to go up in size. My ex is stock height so what will fit with out any concerns? Thanks guys.
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I've been running 285's since I bought my truck in '05 w/ stock sagging suspension and I have a chunk of the inner fender well missing because the tire (all terrain) has eaten it. I'm running Toyo Open Country II.....285/75r16
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Sorry you didn't see this solution sooner!
LT315 75R (5) Pull back the plastic inner fender with wire to keep it from rubbi... by wpnaes - Ford-Trucks
LT315 75R (5) Pull back the plastic inner fender with wire to keep it from rubbi... by wpnaes - Ford-Trucks
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Nice....thanks.....no I never saw that, but I did try a huge zip ty and well it fell short. One day I will/may replace it, probably after I finally do my suspension upgrade that I've been wanting to do forever but everytime I get the extra cash to order parts something comes up.......
Sorry you didn't see this solution sooner!
LT315 75R (5) Pull back the plastic inner fender with wire to keep it from rubbi... by wpnaes - Ford-Trucks
LT315 75R (5) Pull back the plastic inner fender with wire to keep it from rubbi... by wpnaes - Ford-Trucks
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Ok, sounds like 285's don't fit
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No they fit and look great, but you have to pull back the inner fender well as noted above or you will get a hole/rubbing sound. I just ignored it until there was a hole.......it also depends how aggressive a tread you run. Street tires = no/less issue Aggresive like I run = a hole or diy fix......either way I will never run anything smaller
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Tire size for stock wheels 04 EB gasser
Hi guys and gals. Ive been reading through the threads discussed her over many years on tire sizes for stock EX's. Mine is an 04 EB gasser with stock rims. I have run stock tires for years but want something to get the truck up off the ground a bit more (without a lift kit) and have better traction all round. I see a lot of ya'll are running 285 75R 16 AND 305 70R 16 and the occasional 315 70R 16. with the front end level kit. Any one run 305 75 R 16's before. The height of this tire is 34" and the width is 12" as where stock tires are at 31.6" high and 10.4 wide. Any real world help is appreciated.
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