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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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I have a 2003 F-150 supercrew. Can anyone tell me about the largest all-terrain tire I can put on this truck without putting a suspension or body lift under it.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 08:51 PM
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Are willing to cut some of the sheetmetal?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 08:53 PM
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I would put a small body lift under it before cutting any of the bumper or fender wells. what's your recommendations
 
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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You said it.......
 
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 09:00 PM
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I understand the whole "lift or cutting" issue, but am pretty ignorant when it comes to tire sizes. I have 16" wheels with 255 currently on it. what would be some possible upgrades.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 10:24 PM
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Hi, is it a 4x4? I hear that 285/75R17's will fit.
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 12:21 PM
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I have 16 inch wheels, Can I get the 285x75R16?
it is a 4x4
 
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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they should fit.

You can pick up some BFG All terrains at Sam's club for approx $155 per tire if you have a member ship.

IMO they are one of the best all terrain tires on the market, one of the very few that have a RMA designation for use in severe snow conditions.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 10:49 PM
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http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/asset...rain_ta_kd.pdf
Gives specs. LT265/75R/16 is recommended on 7.0" wide rim. That doesn't mean a LT 285/75R/16 won't fit. It won't be as wide on the narrower rim. It will be slightly wider and taller. I like the tread to be square to the road with the tire only being slightly wider than the wheel. If you force a wide tire on too narrow a rim, the tread will not wear flat. Adding or decreasing air pressure may help to get the right profile. I try to stay with the tire manufacturers guidelines though and hope for good wear. So if I were to run larger tires, I'd buy bigger wheels too.
 
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Thanks for the input!

My second question now is does anyone know where to get a chrome plated grill/brush guard for a good price?
The only price I can get is like $850 dollars.
 
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