Tire Size pic request
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Fleet Mechanic
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Tire Size pic request
Hi guys,
03 F250 CC 4x4
I'm going to need some new tires soon and am trying to decide on size. Right now I have 285/75r16. Stock I believe the truck is 265/75r16. I would like to go with the smaller stock size for more towing power, but I do like the looks of the 285. Does anyone have some pics of the two sizes that I could compare?
03 F250 CC 4x4
I'm going to need some new tires soon and am trying to decide on size. Right now I have 285/75r16. Stock I believe the truck is 265/75r16. I would like to go with the smaller stock size for more towing power, but I do like the looks of the 285. Does anyone have some pics of the two sizes that I could compare?
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What motor is in the old girl?
I have 35x12.5x20s on my 04 6.0 with 3.73s in it, I tow 7-8K with it and wouldn't complain about the loss of power going from the tiny stock tires to the 35's. A few years back I tried to swap back to smaller tires. I put one tire on and bailed. Snow plow prep truck with tiny tires was terrible to look at. Visually I hated it.
If I was towing heavier I'd consider regearing before dropping tire sizes...
I have 35x12.5x20s on my 04 6.0 with 3.73s in it, I tow 7-8K with it and wouldn't complain about the loss of power going from the tiny stock tires to the 35's. A few years back I tried to swap back to smaller tires. I put one tire on and bailed. Snow plow prep truck with tiny tires was terrible to look at. Visually I hated it.
If I was towing heavier I'd consider regearing before dropping tire sizes...
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It's got a 5.4 3:73. Gears would be nice, but that's more than I really want to invest in it. I tow about 7k pound camper with it. It does alright, but doesn't get anywhere fast.
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