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Instead of starting a new thread I searched for the thread I started a while back...But anyways Im back on the kick of new tires, But everyone says I cant run any wider tires...What size tire would you all recommend with stock lift f250 of mine? What size tire and rim should I buy? I dont want something to xtreme just a little wider. Sorry for the dumb sounding questions but Im not tire smart.
Also 235/85/r16 is the metric measurement right?
Also 235/85/r16 is the metric measurement right?
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I'm not to hip on tire size meanings either. I use online tire size calculators all the time when I am looking at changing sizes. It will give the tire dimensions in inches which is easier for me to understand and compare. Calculate the size you have, then adjust the numbers to calculate the size you want. Here is one for you to try.
Tire Dimensions Made Simple - Discount Tire Co.
Tire Dimensions Made Simple - Discount Tire Co.
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The stock rims are 8 on 6.5 correct as in the lug pattern?
The actual rim is 16" tall and 8" wide correct?
Would I be able to fit 17" tall and 8" wide rims on my truck?
If so what size tire would that take?
The actual rim is 16" tall and 8" wide correct?
Would I be able to fit 17" tall and 8" wide rims on my truck?
If so what size tire would that take?
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Yes
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Yes, I have 17x9 rims on my truck
What size do you want to run? I am running a 285/70R17 which is about 33" tall. It fits just fine with no lift.
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Yes, I have 17x9 rims on my truck
What size do you want to run? I am running a 285/70R17 which is about 33" tall. It fits just fine with no lift.
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I wouldn't mind running the size your running. Im having troubles finding a good set of rims I like that are a little cheap, not looking for nothing fancy because the truck will be out in the fields...
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I have seen 2 or 3 kinds of 17" wheels for $100 each brand new which is about all I am willing to pay per wheel. The tires will kill you though. My Toyo's, load range "E" cost just under $1000. I was just lucky my wheels were free since my sister gave them to me. Keep your eyes on craigslist too, some pretty cool stuff shows up once in awhile.
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My Toyo's, load range "E" cost just under $1000.
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No. Stock size rims are 16 X 6 (truck) or 16 X 7 (van), they are not 8" wide.
As I have already stated, a 265/70 R16 is about the limit for a 6" wheel, and you can fit 285/70 R16's on a 7" wheel.
That's what I'm running right now but they do rub the springs a little bit at full lock.
That's ok, don't bother to read what I've already posted. What the hell do I know.
As I have already stated, a 265/70 R16 is about the limit for a 6" wheel, and you can fit 285/70 R16's on a 7" wheel.
That's what I'm running right now but they do rub the springs a little bit at full lock.
That's ok, don't bother to read what I've already posted. What the hell do I know.
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235/85-16 tires work out like this.
25.4 mm to 1"
235 / 25.4 = 9.251" wide
9.251 * .85 = 7.863" tall sidewall
The 16" is wheel bead to bead height.
So two sidewalls + one wheel height = diameter.
7.863 + 7.863 + 16 = 31.726" tall tire
Something else to watch on aftermarket wheels on trucks is the strength of the wheel.
I have looked at several aftermarket wheels for 8 lug trucks that have load ratings under 2000 pounds each.
So 4 of them would hold my empty truck.
25.4 mm to 1"
235 / 25.4 = 9.251" wide
9.251 * .85 = 7.863" tall sidewall
The 16" is wheel bead to bead height.
So two sidewalls + one wheel height = diameter.
7.863 + 7.863 + 16 = 31.726" tall tire
Something else to watch on aftermarket wheels on trucks is the strength of the wheel.
I have looked at several aftermarket wheels for 8 lug trucks that have load ratings under 2000 pounds each.
So 4 of them would hold my empty truck.
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