F-250 fitting 35's

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Aug 3, 2007 | 10:57 PM

trailblazr81

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F-250 fitting 35's

OK, if all goes well this weekend I'll be picking up a 89 F-250 4x4 extended cab with 5 speed manual. Now I have some almost new low mile 35x12.5 inch tires I would like to run. Right now they are going to waste. So how much lift will it take to fit these tires? Im hoping I can do it with just a 2.5" lift, seeing how thats alot cheaper than a 4". My old neighbor had 35" tires on his early 90's F-350 and I believe it is stock.

Aug 4, 2007 | 10:35 AM

roamer37

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They will fit on the rear with out any mods... the front I think you need to space the bumper forward on its brackets to move it out so it will not rub on turns...

Aug 4, 2007 | 02:16 PM

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I have a 94 2wd that I put 315s under. I had to move the front bumper out 1 1/2 ". They rub on the anti-sway bar at full lock and the fender rubs the outside edgs of the tread under compression. I am looking for a 2" leveling kit to stop the fender rub. I had these same tires on a 86 4wd and the only problem was rubing on the springs at full turn.

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Aug 4, 2007 | 04:05 PM

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I would think a 2.5inch lift should be fine. I have a 1985 F350 stock with 315's. I think that is close to a 35inch tire. The only place mine rubbed is the left side front fender,had to do a little cutting on inside of fender, not noticible at all. I have pictures of mine in my gallery if you want to see.

Aug 4, 2007 | 04:09 PM

trailblazr81

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I always thought the F-350 sat a little bit higher. Maybe I'm wrong. Also can a 12.5" wide tire fit on a stock wheel?

Aug 4, 2007 | 05:49 PM

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A 12.5-inch tire won't fit on the factory rim.

My truck has 33s with no lift. That's about as big as I can go without interfering up front. The back tires are not even close to interfering.

Aug 4, 2007 | 05:53 PM

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The F350 does set higher, thats why I thought the 2.5inch lift would be fine. Don't know if they will fit on a stock rim, my rims are 9" wide. If they are 8" wide, I don't think they will. maybe someone will be along later that can tell you for sure.