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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 07:39 PM
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Tires!!!

hi! i am 117 year old boy that just bought his 3rd rig. ive got a 1990 f250 460 5 speed now and its 4x4. I want to get away from highway treads. i was curious as to how big of a tire i could clear without a lift or leveling kit? thanks in advance
 
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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117 yr old boy better be worried about the smallest wheels he can get on his stroller/wheelchair. LOL


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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 11:12 PM
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i have 255/85r16 on mine, no rubbing at all and no lift



 
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 11:58 PM
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Nice truck. 33's should be ok
 
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 12:26 AM
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Yeah I typed that wrong. How wide a 33?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 01:01 AM
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I've had 33/12.50 on a 1992 bronco with no problems
 
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 85GT5.0
i have 255/85r16 on mine, no rubbing at all and no lift



Those are the exact size I want! Can please you post up more pics of the truck?! What kind are they?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 10:50 AM
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I'm not sure if this applies much, but I have 33x12.5x15 mounted on 15x8 rims on my '90 F150 with the lift and no problems. I don't know if the f250 has more clearance or not.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 06:54 PM
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255/85???? Or 275/85?
 
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