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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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lets see if this works now
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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here ya go Still Smoking. click on the [img] code stuff from Photobucket. the HTML coding doesn't work





 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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one last time. if this dont work i give up.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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thanks tylus. someone told me to try it this way guess I wont listen to them lol. Thanks though
 
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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So I assume from all this that a set of 375/60R18 MT MTZ will fit my o4 FX4 Screw with an AS 2.5" leveling kit up front and nothing in the back?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by play400
So I assume from all this that a set of 375/60R18 MT MTZ will fit my o4 FX4 Screw with an AS 2.5" leveling kit up front and nothing in the back?
no...if such a tire exists...that would be a 38/39" tire...you would need at least a 8" lift for that
 
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tylus
no...if such a tire exists...that would be a 38/39" tire...you would need at least a 8" lift for that
Maybe a response from someone in the know rather than one trying to increase their post count!! BTW they're just under 36". Brush up on your maths too.

Mickey Thompson 5284 - Mickey Thompson Baja Radial MTZ Tires - summitracing.com
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by play400
Maybe a response from someone in the know rather than one trying to increase their post count!! BTW they're just under 36". Brush up on your maths too.

Mickey Thompson 5284 - Mickey Thompson Baja Radial MTZ Tires - summitracing.com
seriously? and getting snippy? I could care less about my post count. If you really want to get technical, I have another 400 posts or so from my 1st account when I joined back in 2001. But I lost that account when I was deployed in 2003.

My post count is 2,980 (ish) because I've spent some time on FTE. I probably post 1 B.S. post for every 5 made. Otherwise, I'm pretty good at offering help and usefull knowledge IMO. Try again when you actually contribute useful information other than telling someone to "Keep It Simple Stupid" in response to an issue they have.


Sorry I misjudged the height of these tires. Never seen that one before. I don't break out my protractor every time some net genius posts a moronic Wheel/Tire question that has already been addressed 100's of times...and especially not when the very thread the question has been posed...already has the answer.

However, I posted nothing that deserved that response. You really should learn some manners. Posts like yours are the reason that alot of the really knowledgable people don't visit FTE as much anymore and have moved on to other sites.

Actually reading what others have posted...and the Search function up above are excellent tools at your disposal.









that being said
your question rephrased: can a 15" wide by 36" tall tire fit my truck with a leveling kit only? stock rims as well?

I stand by my original answer. No. You will need a minimum of 6" of lift and aftermarket rims...with alot of backspacing. More likely a 8" lift will be needed to accomodate these tire. These tires are so wide, they will stick out of the fenderwells alot...enough that in most places the truck wouldn't be legal without fender flare coverage.





just in case you missed the answer to the OP's original question
a 35x12.5x18 is the max with the 2.5" or 3" leveling kit on OEM rims. In most cases, there will still be some rubbing...but nothing that won't be to unbearable.

Aftermarket rims can make 35" tires fit better/easier. But it's all a game of backspacing and offset.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by tylus
However, I posted nothing that deserved that response. You really should learn some manners. Posts like yours are the reason that alot of the really knowledgable people don't visit FTE as much anymore and have moved on to other sites.
Well I came here for Knowledgeable help after doing a search on the site for the tire size I have. Not to receive the following errant response. If you don't know or can't be bother to provide correct information you should not respond. I at least tried to do my homework before posting and looking for advise. Not thin skinned but was offended by the lack of effort and wrong information in your response.

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no...if such a tire exists...that would be a 38/39" tire...you would need at least a 8" lift for that
 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by play400
Well I came here for Knowledgeable help after doing a search on the site for the tire size I have. Not to receive the following errant response. If you don't know or can't be bother to provide correct information you should not respond. I at least tried to do my homework before posting and looking for advise. Not thin skinned but was offended by the lack of effort and wrong information in your response.

hey buddy, do us all a favor and leave the forum and don't come back. We don't need your nonsense here so go somewhere else. Take your arrogance and hit the bricks.

 
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by play400
Well I came here for Knowledgeable help after doing a search on the site for the tire size I have. Not to receive the following errant response.......I at least tried to do my homework before posting and looking for advise. Not thin skinned but was offended by the lack of effort and wrong information in your response.
1. If you had truly done "your homework" as you claim to have, you would know the answer already. Period. Non disputable. Nobody is pulling your leg.
a 325x60x18 is the biggest you can fit without a lift kit or sawzall adjustment. this forum has been covering this topic for roughly 4 yrs now. There are litterally hundreds of threads.
2. You obviously didn't read any part of this post itself. You saw a "What will fit" and just jumped in blindly


Originally Posted by play400
If you don't know or can't be bother to provide correct information you should not respond.
I did not give you an errant or incorrect response. I misjudged the tire size.

I knew that the tire you were requesting info on was bigger than a 35" tire. And to fit a 35" + tire, you must have a lift kit.

Irreguardless, the info I provided was correct.


I'm still trying to help you, and you have an attitude. I don't understand that. We have a few special members on this site, and you are obviously one of them. Sorry you didnt hear what you wanted to hear.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 11:50 PM
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The 2006 F250 SD Lariat Crew 4x4 I just bought has 315/70R/17 's on them. They are not load range E ... the vehicle came stock with 265/70R/17's Load E
I want to go back to stock tire size and get the Michelin LTX A/T2's
Can I use the same rim????

Thanks in advance.... boy I do love this site!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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You can probably use the same rim, they are both 17" tires. But you didn't say how big the rims were.There is chance the rim is too wide for the 265s
 
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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Thanks so much for the quick response!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 11:49 AM
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My stock leveled 06 screw has 315/70/17 duratracks which works out to about 34.5 and I rub the fender liners a little a full lock and there is weight loaded on the front (like braking or hitting a bump) I think I'm just gonna trim the liners cause I would rather have the tires
 
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