i have a stock 2000 F250 with 265/75-16 tires on it now. I have a few questions. I plow with this truck. Will i have a problem with BF AT's 285/75-16 tires for plowing? Second i see it specifies a 7.5-9.5" rim for these tires. Can i use my stock 7" rims? If so what are the hazards and problems. Thanks.

 

The 285's will round over some. "NBD" My gallery has some picts of my truck with the 285's on stock wheels. The alloy wheels are 10" wide with 305/70/16
The center might wear out faster but the truck rides and handles fine.

 

I have 285's on stock aluminum rims. No problems at all. I keep them at 55 psi in the front and 65 psi in the rear to compensate for the narrow rim. They fit fine wear fine. No rubbing problems at all. I do have the X code front springs. (plow pkg).

 

Had 285's on my '02 stock rims, no problems as long as you rotate them at proper intervals.

 

I contacted BFG directly when I put my MT tires on the stock rims. They told me no problem and suggested that I start at 55 psi and adjust accordingly. It has worked out fine without any wear issues. My truck is a F-350 and I plow with it.

 

My 285/75/16 AT BFGs on 10" wheels rub just a little!!

 

I have 285/75/16 BFG AT's with stock alloy wheels, on my F250 w/plow package and there is no rubbing. I have had my plow on now for the past week and notice no problems.

 

Mobey - I would be careful with your application. The BFG's are to be mounted on 7.5 to 9.5 rims. There is a fudge factor on the lower end, but not so on the upper end. If you use your rig strickly on the street and don't drive aggressively you should be fine. I have seen tires leave rims in both off-road and race track use due to tires mounted on too wide of a rim.

 

Ronin - just to clarify your post, are bfg AT's 285/75/16 ok on stock 7" rims?
Also what PSI is best on road in winter (no towing, no load)?

2000 F250SD V10.

 

Musicman250 - According to the tire tech that I talked to at BFG on my MT tires, which to my understanding are identical to the AT tires, yes they can be mounted on a 7-inch rim. It was the 10-inch rim that they strongly recommended that I not mount them on. They recommended starting at 55 psi and adjust according to my driving and conditions. When I am plowing sometimes I have aired down to 35 psi to get a better grip in certain situations, but most of the time I have left them at 55 psi. Hope that helps!!

 

Thanks, great advice. However I thought MT's were Mud Terrain with the very aggresive tread and AT's were All Terrain with a shallower tread for both on and off road driving? So not exactly the same.

 

You are correct. What I was referring to is I believe both the MT and AT are identical in construction. I am pretty sure that is correct so any info that I got on my MT's should apply to the AT tires.

 

Okey Dokeyy

 

Where do they rub?? My 305's on 16x10's haven't rubbed yet, except going through super deep ditches, ect.