Upgrading tires
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Upgrading tires
Currently running LT245.75.R16/D on my 1999 F150 4x4
How large/rugged a tire can I install without changing rims.
I need to replace 2 so I might as well change 4.
Silly question...does rim bolt arrangements ever change....or are they pretty standard?
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sp
How large/rugged a tire can I install without changing rims.
I need to replace 2 so I might as well change 4.
Silly question...does rim bolt arrangements ever change....or are they pretty standard?
thanks
sp
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You should be able to go to at least 285/75/16's without any problems!!! You might even be able to go up to 33/12.5/16's, but you may get some rubbing when you turn. As long as you have 4 wheel drive the 285/75/16's will not be a problem. If you don't you can probably go no larger than 265/75/16's.
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I have 285/75/16's (basically a 33x11.50x16) on my '97 with plenty of room to spare. If you go much wider than a 12" tire...then you will need wider wheels.
Heck...I bet I could fit 34x11.50 LTB's on it stock with minor, or even no rubbing at all.
Heck...I bet I could fit 34x11.50 LTB's on it stock with minor, or even no rubbing at all.
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97-03 have a 5x1.5mm bolt pattern on the wheels. The 97-98 have 12mm studs and the 99-03 have 14mm studs. So 97/98 wheels may not go over the studs on a 99/03.
265/70r16's should work fine.
Ford changed the bolt pattern in 97 so you couldn't use 15" wheels from a 96-back truck. They will not clear the larger brakes on the 97-up.
265/70r16's should work fine.
Ford changed the bolt pattern in 97 so you couldn't use 15" wheels from a 96-back truck. They will not clear the larger brakes on the 97-up.
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I have 285/75/16's on my '99 as well.
The only thing one should take into consideration, beyond the quality of tire you can afford, is if rasing your gear ratio is good for the type of driving you use your truck for.
The 285's do not serve my purpose in that regard, but they sure do look nice.
Based on reviews, and having the need for a high-speed, great handling tire, it looks like the 295-series Goodyear SilentArmors are going to the the next set on the truck. I'd liek more aggressiveness, but for the speeds we go in Florida I can't find a better user-reviewed tire.
The only thing one should take into consideration, beyond the quality of tire you can afford, is if rasing your gear ratio is good for the type of driving you use your truck for.
The 285's do not serve my purpose in that regard, but they sure do look nice.
Based on reviews, and having the need for a high-speed, great handling tire, it looks like the 295-series Goodyear SilentArmors are going to the the next set on the truck. I'd liek more aggressiveness, but for the speeds we go in Florida I can't find a better user-reviewed tire.
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1.5mm is pretty small!
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Originally Posted by tiny1
I am currently running LT265/75R16 Cooper Discoverer ATR's on my truck. As people have mentioned, you can run 285's without any issues.
Tiny...how do you like Cooper Discoverer tires.? They sell them in our town...and I have read good reports about them...What are they like in dirt and snow?
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Northguy,
I am very pleased with the ATR's. I was planning on going with the Bridgestone Dueler Revo's, but these were about $200 less and the tread was just as agressive. For driving in snow, I am a volunteer fireman and we had a call last winter with about 6" of snow on the roads. When I left my driveway I put the truck in 4 high and had no problem doing 45-50 with the mess.
Normally I can get around most of the time in 2 wheel with very little spinning and slipping. Wet road traction is very good, again with very little slipping. These tires are pretty good in the mud also. Overall I am very pleased with these tires. There is also very little road noise.
Good luck with your search!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am very pleased with the ATR's. I was planning on going with the Bridgestone Dueler Revo's, but these were about $200 less and the tread was just as agressive. For driving in snow, I am a volunteer fireman and we had a call last winter with about 6" of snow on the roads. When I left my driveway I put the truck in 4 high and had no problem doing 45-50 with the mess.
Normally I can get around most of the time in 2 wheel with very little spinning and slipping. Wet road traction is very good, again with very little slipping. These tires are pretty good in the mud also. Overall I am very pleased with these tires. There is also very little road noise.
Good luck with your search!!!!!!!!!!!!
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