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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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tire size?

i got a 96 f150 xl and i want to put some bigger tires on it...right now it has 235's on it and i'm wondering what size will fit without putting any kind of lift into it
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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I know you can fit 32's with some slight trimming to the front bumper. Depending on the width, they may rub on the radius arms.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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Is it a 4X4 or 2WD?

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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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it is a 4x4
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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32's will fit, but I recomend 31's, becuase they will still rub the radius arms.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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hey guys, if the truck was a 2wd, would you still say a 31 would fit?

and i think the stock rim is 7"wide, whats the widest tire that would fit on that rim?

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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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do you think the 31's would rub....and do you know what 31" would be in metric
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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32 should fit fine, alot has to do with your backspacing. I know of a guy that runs 34x9's with no lift, not sure of his back spacing though
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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i know the 31's wont rub on the 4x4, the guy that lives across the street from me has had them for years and never has a problem...

i am concerned with rubbing on my 2wd even though i have had a guy tell me id be okay... i just want to try and confirm from others..

i also found out my stock rims are 7.5 wide so the 10.50 tires should fit on there.

anyone for the rubbing on the 2wd??
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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My 31 x 10.50 only rub the radius arm if I crank all the way, and even then its only slightly. You can run 35 x 12.50's in the back with no lift, (which I also used to do), but then your 4x4 will be useless.

I don't think you can buy 31 x 10.50's in metric, but if you could it would be a 305/65 15 (or something like that, I really can't remeber)
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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thanks dean
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Even the trucks from factory that had 31's (I had 2 new ) Would buff paint off rad arms.

You could go P2657515 which is basically the 31' but little narrower . Which my truck had from factory. Don't forget to reset posom (center speedo) up in articals and specs tels you how. later .
 
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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got ya... and yes, that was on my list of things to check how to do

thanks
 
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 05:46 AM
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31 10.5x15 fit no problem at all. They came on some of them. 33 12.5's will fit, but may need to shim the front bumper a bit. Remember if you go taller, it will need more power to turn them. So I would recomend sticking to the 31's unless you got good power out of a 5.8L, or regear.

As for metric size a 31 10.5 would be a 265/75r15. Or as close as it comes. Most metric tires are P rated though. I think your better off with a C rated 31 10.5
 
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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i run 31 10.50 on my 96 2wd stock ride hieght f150 and theve never rubbed but there not on stock rims so im not sure if its makin a difference or not.
 
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