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Old May 22, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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Yet another tire sizing question :)

Hi,

I've ordered a set of BFG All-Terrains (295/75/16) for installation on my '02 PSD. It has the stock suspension and wheels, and I've seen on the National Tire and Wheel website that these should fit with no modification. Anyone else out there running these tires on an otherwise stock PSD?

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Old May 22, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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I've got a 2002 F 250 4x4 diesel with a full replacement grill guard and 305 75 16 BFG AT with no rubbing issues. Stock suspension and wheels too.
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by racerbrown
I've got a 2002 F 250 4x4 diesel with a full replacement grill guard and 305 75 16 BFG AT with no rubbing issues. Stock suspension and wheels too.
That's good to hear....thanks for the reply!
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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295's

I am running 295/16 on my 02/psd/cc with no problems.

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Old May 23, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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I ran 305's on a 16x10 wheel that would barely scuff the left liner while backing up on full left lock. It wasn't enough to even notice.
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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I have the same tires on my 99 beast, with no mods. BFG are the only ones I use.
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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What kind of mileage are you getting oout of the BFG's

I am thinking about going from a 265 to a 305.

May add a leveling kit.
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rjrhodes
Hi,

I've ordered a set of BFG All-Terrains (295/75/16) for installation on my '02 PSD. It has the stock suspension and wheels, and I've seen on the National Tire and Wheel website that these should fit with no modification. Anyone else out there running these tires on an otherwise stock PSD?

Thanks!
I am currently running 305/70R16 Nitto Terra Grapplers and I have no issues(stock height F-350 4x4)
I am going up to a 315/70R17 soon, I will have to check out all the fitment issues
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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Thanks for all the responses....I have the BFG's installed and they look great with no fitment problems.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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Pardon me if I sound stupid but what does 295/75/16 translate to? I know what 37x17x16 means (37 inch outer diameter, 17 inch inner diameter, 16 inch wide)…
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Vijay
Pardon me if I sound stupid but what does 295/75/16 translate to? I know what 37x17x16 means (37 inch outer diameter, 17 inch inner diameter, 16 inch wide)…
The 295 refers to the tire's cross-section width (sidewall to sidewall), which is measured in millimeters.

The 75 refers to the tire's aspect ratio, which is a measure of the tire's height as a percentage of its width.

The 16 refers to the diameter of the wheel the tire is mounted on.

I found a tool on the Internet that allows you to enter these values to determine the tire hieght, which resolves to 33.42" tall.

Hope this helps!
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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Hey rjhodes

May I ask what you are paying for your set of tires, I also have an 02 with 78000 miles on stock tires and am thinking of doing same thing as you. Thanks
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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May I ask what you are paying for your set of tires, I also have an 02 with 78000 miles on stock tires and am thinking of doing same thing as you. Thanks
I was quoted $206 per tire (which included mounting/balancing/valve stems, etc) from my local BF Goodrich retailer. I had some other work done as well, but the total was around $880 for everything.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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I also have the 295/75/16 bfg at. What are you guys running for tire pressure
 
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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I also have the 295/75/16 bfg at. What are you guys running for tire pressure
Well, the little sticker on the fuel door says I should be running 60 lbs. PSI in the front and 70 lbs. PSI in the rear, but that's for the stock 265's. The rating on the tire sidewall lists the maximum PSI (cold) as 65 lbs. PSI. I went with 60 in the front and 65 in the rear, but you also have to consider whether you're towing or have a load in the bed.

I read that a good test of proper inflation is to draw a thick line across each tire with a piece of chalk and then drive it for a couple of tire rotations and then look at each line. If it's worn off in the center but not the sides, you have too much air pressure. If it's worn off on the sides but not the middle, you have too little air pressure.
 
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