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Old Jan 4, 2018 | 10:36 AM
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Can I run 285s without lifting front? Just run 2" spacers in rear?
2000 F350 Crew Cab Dually SWB
 
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Old Jan 4, 2018 | 10:39 AM
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285/75 R16
 
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Old Jan 4, 2018 | 05:58 PM
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common upsize. you wont need a lift if you're 4x4
 
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Old Jan 4, 2018 | 07:00 PM
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Ok thanks gonna order tires and 2" spacers
 
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Old Jan 4, 2018 | 07:06 PM
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Old Jan 4, 2018 | 07:22 PM
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I'm not sure what you mean by 2" spacers "in the rear", but I've got 285s up front and they rub when turned to lock.
 
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He's a Dually. Without spacers the two back tires on the same side will rub, especially with a load.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Glowplugger
I'm not sure what you mean by 2" spacers "in the rear", but I've got 285s up front and they rub when turned to lock.
that's right! Tires will rub each other
 
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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 11:45 AM
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Ahhh! Thanks for the clarification. Makes perfect sense!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 12:59 PM
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Old Jun 8, 2018 | 04:58 AM
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Tires are here

Got tires and leveling kit, waiting on spacers for the rear.

285/75 R16
 
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Old Jun 8, 2018 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill Kay
He's a Dually. Without spacers the two back tires on the same side will rub, especially with a load.

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that's right! Tires will rub each other
The tires touching (under load) does not matter. The tires are in a locked position together.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2018 | 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dn29626

The tires touching (under load) does not matter. The tires are in a locked position together.
When tires build heat they cannot get air between them to help cool sidewalls
 
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Old Jun 8, 2018 | 07:32 AM
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The tires touching (under load) does not matter. The tires are in a locked position together.
You could not be more wrong.
 
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