Another Tire question ?
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Another Tire question ?
I just purchased a very clean 2001 V-10 F-250 crew cab. I am new to Fords and I was wondering with out lifting what is the biggest tire size I could get comfortably on this truck without a lift. It currently has the factory steeltechs by Firestone on it. The truck looks so puney with such a smalll tire. I want to keep same rims and just put a bigger non rubbing AT tire on her. CAn yoyu guys help.
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Winberry Farms
Yes this is my first ever post and thanks fot all your great info.
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Winberry Farms
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You can go with a 295 bfg a/t some have even gone with 305's it all depends on the brand as all tires are not created equally 
below is a pick of Munkey's truck with 295 bfg's
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=38247&.jpg
below is a pick of Munkey's truck with 295 bfg's
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=38247&.jpg
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Originally Posted by Autobahn F-250 Lariat
You can go with a 295 bfg a/t some have even gone with 305's it all depends on the brand as all tires are not created equally
below is a pick of Munkey's truck with 295 bfg's
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=38247&.jpg
below is a pick of Munkey's truck with 295 bfg's
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=38247&.jpg
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Winberry,
It sounds like your situation is similar to mine- Stock rims and want a bigger tire. I tow heavier loads and am concerned about running 285/75/16 (vs stock 265) due to the 7 inch stock rims. IMO if you are not towing heavy loads, the 285's are fine. I run a studded & siped snow tire in the winter with no issues... but I don't tow heavy loads during the winter.
If you want taller, 255/85/16 will fit on the stock rims but have a slightly lower weight rating (3,000 lbs). At this time, I am relatively convinced that the 285/75/16 is as big as you can install on stock 7 inch rims and the tire pressure should be kept up near the maximum pressure rating, especially when towing. JMO
It sounds like your situation is similar to mine- Stock rims and want a bigger tire. I tow heavier loads and am concerned about running 285/75/16 (vs stock 265) due to the 7 inch stock rims. IMO if you are not towing heavy loads, the 285's are fine. I run a studded & siped snow tire in the winter with no issues... but I don't tow heavy loads during the winter.
If you want taller, 255/85/16 will fit on the stock rims but have a slightly lower weight rating (3,000 lbs). At this time, I am relatively convinced that the 285/75/16 is as big as you can install on stock 7 inch rims and the tire pressure should be kept up near the maximum pressure rating, especially when towing. JMO
