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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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hey, i am new to the site and was wondering if anyone could help me with tire sizes? (not sure if any one is into off road but i figured i would check) i have a 1978 ford F250 with a 3 inch body lift and one ton axles so i have the 16 in wheels. what is the biggest tire i ca fit on this truck an the moment with minor mods? i would like to eventually go to a 4 in suspension lift and 39.5's.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 05:14 PM
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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It's hard to say for sure because there are so many variables but I'd guess you could probably clear 35's okay.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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yeah i am pretty sure i can get a 35 under there i think my biggest concern is going to be the width.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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You should have no problems with 35's i have a 76 Hiboy and is running 35/12.50/16's with no lift.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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you can run 36's easy....if your willing to trim the corners of your fenders, 38's will fit easy
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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38's? sweet! thats what i was looking for! i have no problem trimming the fenders at all! do i just get the tires and trim to fit? thanx for the help everyone!
 
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I'd suggest betting some bushwacker cutt out flaires that would work pretty good, but you could just do a sawsall special and cut up to where the lower trim is(if you have it, usually a ranger xlt race track package).
 
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Thomasm67,
Where did you get that front bumper? I'd like to find something like that for my '76 highboy. I liked your gallery.
 
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Got it from Warn it's call the Classic Bumper and thanks.
 
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