Bigger Tires
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Originally Posted by aaron.blakesley
How big can I go on tires for my 04 excursion 4x4 without having to change my suspension or stock 16" rims?
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Aaron
I just had Michelin LTX MS 285/75 R16's put on. They are D rated vs the Firestone E rated tires I replaced. They ride better and have a Max load of 3305lbs at 65psi., while the E rated tires go 3415lbs at 80psi. Ford currently recommends Load rated E tires.
BFG T/A KO 295/75 16 are 33.2in in diameter
they rub at full lock as noted above.
Mich LTX M/S 285/75 16 are 32.8in. in diameter
No rubbing.
Ben
PS: Forgot to mention I have F250 V code springs on the front which raised my 03 Ex PSD 4x4 63Kmi. about 2in. Not sure that would make a difference though as it appears the nearest point of possible rubbing is the rear fender housing which is vertical in that area.
I just had Michelin LTX MS 285/75 R16's put on. They are D rated vs the Firestone E rated tires I replaced. They ride better and have a Max load of 3305lbs at 65psi., while the E rated tires go 3415lbs at 80psi. Ford currently recommends Load rated E tires.
BFG T/A KO 295/75 16 are 33.2in in diameter
they rub at full lock as noted above.
Mich LTX M/S 285/75 16 are 32.8in. in diameter
No rubbing.
Ben
PS: Forgot to mention I have F250 V code springs on the front which raised my 03 Ex PSD 4x4 63Kmi. about 2in. Not sure that would make a difference though as it appears the nearest point of possible rubbing is the rear fender housing which is vertical in that area.
Last edited by Benjoman; Jun 19, 2007 at 12:17 PM.
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305-70R-16s on 16x8 rims ... fit well, and rubbed only at full-lock going into a dip (like entering a parking garage).
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I'm looking at a set of stock tires/rims from an 06 F250 and wondering if they'll fit and how they'll handle. They are 265/70/17 Load Range E. I'm currently running the stock 265/75/16.
Has anybody swapped "stock" from an F250/350 to an Excursion?
What would this tire configuration do to MPG? Stability?
Has anybody swapped "stock" from an F250/350 to an Excursion?
What would this tire configuration do to MPG? Stability?
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Originally Posted by MarkMoore
I'm looking at a set of stock tires/rims from an 06 F250 and wondering if they'll fit and how they'll handle. They are 265/70/17 Load Range E. I'm currently running the stock 265/75/16.
Has anybody swapped "stock" from an F250/350 to an Excursion?
What would this tire configuration do to MPG? Stability?
Has anybody swapped "stock" from an F250/350 to an Excursion?
What would this tire configuration do to MPG? Stability?
the bolt pattern is the same. but i have been told you will need to run a spacer.
