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I have stock 275 55/R20 tires on stock rims.
I want to change the tires to a more aggressive, severe snow rated tire. No intentions to lift or level the truck. What are the largest tires I can put on w/o rubbing ?
I want to change the tires to a more aggressive, severe snow rated tire. No intentions to lift or level the truck. What are the largest tires I can put on w/o rubbing ?
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A frequently asked question.
I think I will be going with 275-60 x20s if I ever wear out the OEM tires. They are said to fit without rubbing, and will not have big enough impact on speedometer readings to require fiddling with that.
I have the Hankook ATM tires and they have been fine so far. No snow use, and one rough road and some mud. I'd be tempted to buy them again if the price was right.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-season-2.html
Read through this one. Short version, a 33" overall diameter is about it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17513405
As for a more aggressive tire, the Falken Wildpeak AT3W is one I will be looking at.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...in-living.html
You can go to Tire Rack and specify the snow rating and see all the tires that have that. Some much more aggressive looking than others.
Remember that aggressive tread will get you lots of noise. Maybe not when the tire is new, but as it wears, some start to sing for you.
A frequently asked question.
I think I will be going with 275-60 x20s if I ever wear out the OEM tires. They are said to fit without rubbing, and will not have big enough impact on speedometer readings to require fiddling with that.
I have the Hankook ATM tires and they have been fine so far. No snow use, and one rough road and some mud. I'd be tempted to buy them again if the price was right.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-season-2.html
Read through this one. Short version, a 33" overall diameter is about it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17513405
As for a more aggressive tire, the Falken Wildpeak AT3W is one I will be looking at.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...in-living.html
You can go to Tire Rack and specify the snow rating and see all the tires that have that. Some much more aggressive looking than others.
Remember that aggressive tread will get you lots of noise. Maybe not when the tire is new, but as it wears, some start to sing for you.
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275/60/20s fit well. No modifications needed. 33” tall vs your stock 32”. You probably don’t even need to adjust the speedometer. Double check with an app on your phone like speedbox. Try to avoid load range E tires as they will ride harsh.
Edit, 85e150, Looks like we answers at the same time with a similar answer
My son-in-law went with 275/60/20s and they fit well. He went with the Falken Wildpeak AT3W, which is a great tire. Smooth, quiet, great grip in wet weather.
Edit, 85e150, Looks like we answers at the same time with a similar answer
My son-in-law went with 275/60/20s and they fit well. He went with the Falken Wildpeak AT3W, which is a great tire. Smooth, quiet, great grip in wet weather.
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275/60/20s fit well. No modifications needed. 33” tall vs your stock 32”. You probably don’t even need to adjust the speedometer. Double check with an app on your phone like speedbox. Try to avoid load range E tires as they will ride harsh.
Edit, 85e150, Looks like we answers at the same time with a similar answer
My son-in-law went with 275/60/20s and they fit well. He went with the Falken Wildpeak AT3W, which is a great tire. Smooth, quiet, great grip in wet weather.
Edit, 85e150, Looks like we answers at the same time with a similar answer
My son-in-law went with 275/60/20s and they fit well. He went with the Falken Wildpeak AT3W, which is a great tire. Smooth, quiet, great grip in wet weather.
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275/60/20s fit well. No modifications needed. 33” tall vs your stock 32”. You probably don’t even need to adjust the speedometer. Double check with an app on your phone like speedbox. Try to avoid load range E tires as they will ride harsh.
Edit, 85e150, Looks like we answers at the same time with a similar answer
My son-in-law went with 275/60/20s and they fit well. He went with the Falken Wildpeak AT3W, which is a great tire. Smooth, quiet, great grip in wet weather.
Edit, 85e150, Looks like we answers at the same time with a similar answer
My son-in-law went with 275/60/20s and they fit well. He went with the Falken Wildpeak AT3W, which is a great tire. Smooth, quiet, great grip in wet weather.
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I had the AT3W's as well. I found at about 30K miles they got real slippery in wet weather. They had plenty of tread on them still but I got rid of them because of how slick they were on wet roads. The front end almost washed out a few times and I said, That's it. Went with the Cooper's and haven't looked back.
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Yes they were. I was unaware that the AT3W's came in different load ratings.
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