Tires & wheels
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Tires & wheels
I have a 1999 F250 Superduty that I've had for a while now. Need to replace the tires and I'm wanting help. I know little about tire sizes, what fits or what doesn't (stock suspension). Are 33X12.50R16.5s still common or is everyone going to something like a 285/75/R16?
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16.5's lost their popularity when 17"-24" wheels became the fad.
Plus I remember they had bead issues, especially if you aired them down.
285's on 16" wheels would work fine on your stock SD. That would be like a 33/10.50-16. A 305 is the same height, just wider.
Good luck!!
Plus I remember they had bead issues, especially if you aired them down.
285's on 16" wheels would work fine on your stock SD. That would be like a 33/10.50-16. A 305 is the same height, just wider.
Good luck!!
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If you're leaning more towards functionality and less on bling, check out a Rickson 19.5 conversion.
http://www.ricksontruck.com/
http://www.ricksontruck.com/
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I'm with redford. And I'm not biased AT ALL. Ok maybe just a little. I dig 'em.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2336...00036958Iuujyz
16 ply, H rated, 21/32 tread depth, whats not to like?
Oh yeah, price. Up front costs. If you keep them for years, then it starts making sense.
Nevertheless, all kinds of people spend a boatload on tires and wheels and they're only looking for bling. At least you have some major functionality / safety / load with these.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2336...00036958Iuujyz
16 ply, H rated, 21/32 tread depth, whats not to like?
Oh yeah, price. Up front costs. If you keep them for years, then it starts making sense.
Nevertheless, all kinds of people spend a boatload on tires and wheels and they're only looking for bling. At least you have some major functionality / safety / load with these.
