Tire changes
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From: Iqaluit, Baffin Island
Tire changes
How large a tire do you recommend that I go before I need a lift kit?
At what size would the difference effect the speedometer and computer settings?
I run 245 75R16's on my 99 F150
Steve
At what size would the difference effect the speedometer and computer settings?
I run 245 75R16's on my 99 F150
Steve
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From: Appling, GA
got this info from the tire sticky at the top of this forum
Lift: None
Tire Size: 285/75R16
Wheel size : 16x8 (1)
Lift: 3''
Tire size: 305/70r16 or 17", or 33x12.50
Wheel size 16x8 (1), 17x8 (1), or 16.5x8.25
Lift: 4" *
Tire size: 35x12.50R16.5 or 315/75R16
Wheel size: 16x8 or 16.5x8.25
Lift: 5-6"
Tire size: 35x12.50R16.5 or 315/75R16
Wheel size: 16x10 (2) or 16.5x9.25
Lift: 8-9"
Tire size: 36x14.50
Wheel size: 16x10 (2) or 16.5x9.25
Lift: 10-12"
Tire size: 38-39"
Wheel size: 10-12"
The F150 / Expeditions are prone to vibration problems when using wide wheels or tires.
For daily drivers, use 8" wide wheels and 12.50 width tires maximum.
(1) Wheel must have OEM backspacing.
(2) Bumper may need minor trimming, recommend using 8" or 8.25" wide wheels due to clearance & vibration problems.
*Minor trimming may be required.
Lift: None
Tire Size: 285/75R16
Wheel size : 16x8 (1)
Lift: 3''
Tire size: 305/70r16 or 17", or 33x12.50
Wheel size 16x8 (1), 17x8 (1), or 16.5x8.25
Lift: 4" *
Tire size: 35x12.50R16.5 or 315/75R16
Wheel size: 16x8 or 16.5x8.25
Lift: 5-6"
Tire size: 35x12.50R16.5 or 315/75R16
Wheel size: 16x10 (2) or 16.5x9.25
Lift: 8-9"
Tire size: 36x14.50
Wheel size: 16x10 (2) or 16.5x9.25
Lift: 10-12"
Tire size: 38-39"
Wheel size: 10-12"
The F150 / Expeditions are prone to vibration problems when using wide wheels or tires.
For daily drivers, use 8" wide wheels and 12.50 width tires maximum.
(1) Wheel must have OEM backspacing.
(2) Bumper may need minor trimming, recommend using 8" or 8.25" wide wheels due to clearance & vibration problems.
*Minor trimming may be required.
