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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 10:26 PM
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I have an 05 Excursion Eddie Bower.

Ordering new tires tomorrow and trying to figure how large of a tire I can fit on my factory rim without any issues!


My Excursion is completely stock!


Going with the BFGoodrich All terrain K02's.


I was going to go with 315/75R16's. Is that too big? Will I have rubbing issues? Will that fit the stock rim without any issues?


Or how about 285/75R16's if the 315's are too big?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 10:56 PM
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285/75 R16's work great with no rubbing. That was the tire size I ran before I upgraded to the HD wheels.

I don't know if the 315 rub or not.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 11:00 PM
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Also, check out the search feature and the tech folder, great info in there

This thread might help you out a little too.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1336814-modded-suspensions-call-request-your-measurents.html#post14677330
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 11:10 PM
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Drunken Unicorn thanks for the reply! I'm ordering tires in the morning and don't want to screw myself by getting the wrong size!

I guess I'll be going with the 285's.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 11:25 PM
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Sure thing! I think some guys and gals have been able to use sizes bigger than the 285/65R16 on the stock suspension, but I think they start rubbing at full lock after 33" (?) tires.

Make sure to update us with some pictures of the Ex's new shoes!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 11:35 PM
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Thank you so much Unicorn! You just saved me a lot of headache! And I will post pics after I get them installed.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 05:25 PM
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Doom, I have 285's on mine with no issues at all. I also pick up one mile per gallon and my speedometer is more accurate. Best of luck to you
 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 09:56 PM
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Go 285, 315s can rub barely, but do
 
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Mostly on big bumps when turning
 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 10:17 PM
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Thanks for all of the replies. I ordered a set of 285's this morning. I will post up some pics when I get them next week.
 
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I have the 285 BFG KO2 - you'll love them
 
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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 09:42 AM
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305's only rib a bit on full lock. no major issues.
 
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I ordered 285 tires from Treadwright. They look like a BFG AT knockoff and they were only 140 a piece for 10 ply E rated tires.
 
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Got the tires installed right before Christmas.

I LOVE EM'!

Already been through heavy rain and light snow here in Maryland. These tires are a beast!









 
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Got the tires installed right before Christmas.

I LOVE EM'!

Already been through heavy rain and light snow here in Maryland. These tires are a beast!










What part of Maryland?
 
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