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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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Question Need help with tires

Putting a leveling kit in my 03 F-350 CC LB FX4, 2.5 in front and 1 inch rear. Need info on the widest & tallest tires I can use on the stock 7x16 inch rims, all season preferd. Where do you get best deal,internet?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 04:05 PM
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Couple of months ago, I bought 4 tires at Costco and saved almost $100 over the best price I could find on the internet or at discount tire places. You can shop Costco on the web for a price and call the local store for pick up and installation.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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Thanks RANGER, I dont think we have a Costco around here, any other sugestions on what are the biggest tires I can put on my truck?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 09:39 AM
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I dont think we have a Costco around here
Your closest Costco is in St. Cloud. Actually Waite Park but that is close enough to St. Cloud.

At least is was a Costco last time I was there.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 08:08 AM
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Got my leveling kit in, looks awsome. Need some help here with tires, 305s,295s,285s?
somebody out there must have recomendations.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 08:58 AM
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I am thinking of putting in a level kit also and I was going to go with the 305's. I did some reading and they should fit without rubbing (if you believe everything you read). I have a friend in Fla. with 305's on a stock F-250 and no level kit. They don't rub at all. Good luck.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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Thanks HP, some people tell me I need 8 inch rims for 305s. I`m confused.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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I'd say a minimum of 8" wheels for 305's, thay are 12" wide(section width). They are probably around 35" tall too.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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285/75r16 is equivelent to a 33x10.50r16
305/70r16 is equivelent to a 33x12.50r16
315/75r16 is equivelent to a 35x12.50r16
 
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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Thanks for your help. Think I`m gettin the Yoko Geolander AT Plus 2 or the Firestone Destination AT.
Will know more on Monday.
 
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Damn, I had no idea there was a costco in Waite Park.
 
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Finally got my new tires & wheels, Dick Cepeck 35s & Micky Thompson 17x9 Classic locks....
Looks awsome!!!!
 
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