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Feb 27, 2006 | 11:33 PM

plumbguy

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I've got a question...

when its time to purchase tires for my 04 f150 4x4 is it a bad idea to step down to 15 or 16 inch set of rims and get more tire or not.
opinions please..

Feb 27, 2006 | 11:42 PM

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Due to the design of the brakes, you can't go smaller than a 17" rim.

Feb 27, 2006 | 11:47 PM

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thanks

oh well so much for that idea, thanks for the info.

Feb 27, 2006 | 11:50 PM

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Yeah...I know what you mean...I'd like more tire too, but with 3.55 gears, I'd just be boggin it down.

At least we know we can stop when we want to!!

Feb 27, 2006 | 11:58 PM

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yes sir, how large of a tire can I put on my 17's with a 2 inch leveling kit.
actually I cant remember if its 2 or 2-1/2.

Feb 28, 2006 | 12:18 AM

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From an older thread, it looks like 315's, maybe 325's, but there you're getting into problems with the stock rim width. You'll also have to think about re-gearing if you don't want to bog it down.

Check out this thread:

<a href="https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-453727-BFG%20All%20Terrain%20315-70-R17%20on%20Stock%20XLT%20Rims%3F">BFG All Terrain 315/70/R17 on Stock XLT Rims?</a>

I don't know what gears you have, but putting anything larger than 32" (285's?) on a 3.55 rear will make the truck work harder just to move itself!

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