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Aug 30, 2014 | 08:56 PM

truckintony

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Tire size Question

I have 86 F250 diesel with stock wheels and stock ride height. How big can I go with tires without having to lift.

Aug 30, 2014 | 09:02 PM

Gary Lewis

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Depends on what you can live with. I just pulled 31 x 10.50's off and there were rub marks on the radius arms, caused by it rubbing at about 3/4 lock. I put 30 x 9.50's on and there is no rubbing.

Aug 30, 2014 | 09:44 PM

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If you get aftermarket rims, it makes a difference also. They usually stick the tire out farther from the truck, helping rubbing issues. I would not put a very wide tire on a stock rim anyway. It wears out the middle of the tire, the stock rims are usually only 6 inches wide.

Aug 30, 2014 | 09:49 PM

truckintony

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cool thanks

Aug 30, 2014 | 11:13 PM

82F100SWB

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Depending on what you consider fitting, you can do a 35, it will rub things at full lock but 99% of the time it will be fine. A 33 is a decent fit.
Again, an aftermarket wheel is a very good idea.