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Feb 19, 2008 | 06:06 PM

Ranger Louie

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Tire Size Question

I'm getting a new set of tires for my 04 Screw, right now I have stock Generals P255 70R 17.Can I get a bigger tire size like P265 70R 17? I was told by a technician that I could'nt because it would ruin my 4 wheel drive,is this possible?He also advice against putting a leveling kit,would also ruin 4 wheel drive.What do you guys think.

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Feb 20, 2008 | 09:01 PM

sp metalman

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The 265's wont hurt your truck my neighbor has 285's on his and has been running them for 2 years. His truck is an 05

Feb 23, 2008 | 02:09 AM

doorgunner

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tire sizes

Try the B F Goodrich site-tire sizes and specs., And try the 4Lo.com final gear ratio (sites.) Between the two sites you can figure out what the best/biggest tires you can go with, then go to the tire store and eye-ball 'em just to make sure-bring a tape measure! It worked on my '89 Ranger-improved my gas mileage!

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Feb 23, 2008 | 01:28 PM

Lariat02

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My 02 F150 2WD has had 265/70R17 on it every since I bought it in 05 and I had no problems with them, so Your 4WD should be fine with them. Since yours is a 4WD, you could get by with the 285/70R17.