Tire size questions
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Tire size questions
Alright I'm wanting to swap tries on my 95 2wd f150 .it's has big truck tires on there right now but I'm wanting something shorter and wider. More like a race car tire because it's a 2wd and all.. I put two inch spacers on there few years ago to give it more of a wider and stocky look. Which is what I'm still going for just wider tires with less of a wall. Iv got the stock 15x8 rims and I would like to keep them on to give it the classic look .so my question is what's the widest tire I can use without rubbing or bottoming out?
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What size is on there now? Seems to me a 31-10.50x15 fits on those trucks OK.
If you put low profile tires on your 15x8 wheels, you will have a "little tire" look.
A 255/60x15 will fit on your wheel just fine. It has a 10 inch plus cross section and an 8.5" tread width. But, it is only 27" in diameter, so it's going to leave some room in the rear wheel wells maybe.
Go here and look at all the 15" sizes, and check the specs on each one. Match them up to the existing tires width etc so you stay with something that doesn't hit.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
You are not the first to ask:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-f150-2wd.html
If you put low profile tires on your 15x8 wheels, you will have a "little tire" look.
A 255/60x15 will fit on your wheel just fine. It has a 10 inch plus cross section and an 8.5" tread width. But, it is only 27" in diameter, so it's going to leave some room in the rear wheel wells maybe.
Go here and look at all the 15" sizes, and check the specs on each one. Match them up to the existing tires width etc so you stay with something that doesn't hit.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
You are not the first to ask:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-f150-2wd.html
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Right now i have 235 75 15s and i think they are a little to tall and i had to cut about an inch or two off the bumber so they didn't rub in the front.
would you happen to have a picture of a ford with the 255, 60 15? or a picture with the 31 10.5 15?
would you happen to have a picture of a ford with the 255, 60 15? or a picture with the 31 10.5 15?
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also, if i were to change the rim size whats the best size to get if im looking for a short and wide look. My truck is a 2wd 351 so im leaning more towards the lighting look but cooler. im thinking maybe a ten inch wide rims all around but will this work without rubbing and all have is after market shocks. no suspension or anything.
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The 235's are a stock size, the only reason they would rub is either because of the spacers or from lowering the truck.
If you are running OEM rims, they are most likely only 7" wide.
31x10.50R15's will not give you that wide look you are looking for and they are even taller that the 235's you currently have.
If you want a wide stance, 295/50R15's on 10" wide wheels.
That is what these are:
If you are running OEM rims, they are most likely only 7" wide.
31x10.50R15's will not give you that wide look you are looking for and they are even taller that the 235's you currently have.
If you want a wide stance, 295/50R15's on 10" wide wheels.
That is what these are:
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Only because a lot of people are switching to 17" to 20" rims, usually you can find someone willing to sell you some used 15x10's at a fairly reasonable price.
Don't hesitate to put a "wanted" ad up on this site and your local Craigslist as well.
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No problem, looks like all those years at the tire shop paid off. (Although its been 10+ years ago now...)
Only because a lot of people are switching to 17" to 20" rims, usually you can find someone willing to sell you some used 15x10's at a fairly reasonable price.
Don't hesitate to put a "wanted" ad up on this site and your local Craigslist as well.
Only because a lot of people are switching to 17" to 20" rims, usually you can find someone willing to sell you some used 15x10's at a fairly reasonable price.
Don't hesitate to put a "wanted" ad up on this site and your local Craigslist as well.
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Personally, it totally depends on your budget and your own liking.
One of the biggest things to look at is the offset / back spacing to tell you how far they will stick out to get the look you want.
17's look nice, but it will be hard to find the width and offset you are looking for, plus they will be a bit more expensive.
For the look you said you want, 15x10's and 295/50R15's are the easiest way to go.
When I was outfitting my 68 F100 (sold now) , I ran 15x10's and 295/50R15's all the way around. Then swapped to 15x8's in the front with 265/50R15's. (the 265's were a little too short looking)
If I had finished the truck, I was going to be running 17x9.5's in the front with 275/40R17's and 17x11's in the rear with 335/35R17's, but they would not be sticking out at all, they would have been flush with the inside lip of the fenderwells.
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