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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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How BIG Can I Go???

06 F250 Stroked 4WD Crew Shortbox No Lift (STOCK)- I have read alot of threads on this question I'm about to ask with different answers all over the board. What is the LARGEST tire I can put on this truck? Thanks Guys.....
 
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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You should find a better answer here. Moved from the 6.0L section. The tire and size guru's should chime in soon.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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33".

35's will require trimming or a level.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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It really depends on what rims you have on the vehicle. But generally speaking, any 35X12.5R** will fit the factory rim with no modifications to the truck or its suspension.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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PowerStrokeHD is correct.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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not sure about that. I tried some 35X12.5's on stock spec. wheels and had slight rub on inner fender. I used a 1/4" spacer to eliminate the rub and eventually lifted the truck.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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I assume you mean the fender liner. Yes, that does happen sometimes but most people drill a small hole in the liner and pull it back with a zip tie and it takes care of that problem.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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That sounds easier than a 1/4" spacer.
 
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I would be shocked if 35 x 12.5's would fit on the front of my '02 SC diesel, without a leveling kit.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by KelVarnson
I would be shocked if 35 x 12.5's would fit on the front of my '02 SC diesel, without a leveling kit.
It might be possible. I had alot of people say I cound not 35"s on my truck. I was almost even convinced myself, but I was able to fit 35X12.5R18's on my stock wheels and stock suspension. They do just touch the leafs and barely rub the fender liner at full turn. Other than that they fit perfect.

'02 and '04 are very similar other than engines and front axle, so I can not tell you for sure.
 
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99-04 trucks usually only fit 33s at stock height, 05 and up can fit the 35's.
 
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Thank all of you! Guess I'm going to start shopping for them 35's.
 
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35's translate into 315's? What do you guys recomend on a tire for mostly highway/street driving, boat ramps in the summer, and occasional light off road? Thanks alot!
 
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Originally Posted by Special Ed
35's translate into 315's? What do you guys recomend on a tire for mostly highway/street driving, boat ramps in the summer, and occasional light off road? Thanks alot!
What rims are you going to use? I am assuming factory 17"s?
 
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Yes factory.
 
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