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Aug 6, 2007 | 08:47 PM

gearhead351

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Tire clearance question

I have an 84 Ford F250 4x4. Currently it runs with 31x10.50 tires on it. Can 34.5x13.50 tires fit under it with a bit of rub? If not will a 3 in lift make them fit? thanks, Matt

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Aug 6, 2007 | 09:22 PM

Pkupman82

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Nice truck Matt! You should be able to fit 34s under your rig without lifting, you will have some rubbing... 33s are about the maximium for a stock 3/4 ton 4x4 Ford. I guy I was in the military with had a 95 F250 4x4 with a 3" suspension lift and 34x10.50 Interco Truxus Radials on 16x8" aluminum rims. You might concider going to a 4" suspension lift, 4" kits seem to be more plentiful. If you are thinking of going to a 3" body lift, that would probably work okay too... might be a bit tight with 13.50 wide tire, you may need to do some fender trimming.

Aug 6, 2007 | 10:58 PM

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Thanks! I proly figured a lift would be necesary but for the mean time until the I order the lift, I wanted to know if i could drive it until then! Where is the cheapest place for lifts?

Aug 7, 2007 | 01:35 AM

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Well how much you want to spend determines the quality of the lift kit. Rough Country builds a decent lift. But if you plan on wheeling your truck hard you would be better off spending a little more $ and going with Superlift or Skyjacker. rockymountainsusp.com would be a good place to start shopping. Also check out Bronco Graveyard.

Aug 7, 2007 | 09:28 AM

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The width of your wheels and the offset with play a major part in the amount of contact you get. Those tires on the stock wheels would produce the least amount of contact.

Aug 7, 2007 | 10:04 AM

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i got a 86 f250 4x4 400 c6 and i am running 35 12.5 16 on factory rims with no major problems other then i cant turn the wheel all the way in a u turn. other then the rubbin on the leafs from turning the wheel all the way its fine.