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tire question
I have an 02 4x4 f-250 lariat with the stock 5 star style rims. i currently run a 265 75 16 but i want to upgrade in size. will a pro comp 315 75 16 tire fit? or is it too wide for my rim. the only big towing i do is a 5 place v nose haulmark snowmobile trailer a few times a year. and until i get a leveling kit i can deal with the rub. suggestions? thanks. also i believe i have a 3.73 rearend
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Can it fit and work on the stock rim, yes. Is it the best option, definatly not.
You should get at least an 8 inch wide rim, preferably a 10 inch.
The 315 will most likely rub, as some guys have that problem with 285's.
Ive mounted 305's on stock ford rims before and they worked, but wore really poorly, and rubbed.
You should get at least an 8 inch wide rim, preferably a 10 inch.
The 315 will most likely rub, as some guys have that problem with 285's.
Ive mounted 305's on stock ford rims before and they worked, but wore really poorly, and rubbed.
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I got 285-75-16,s D rated( E is recommended )on stock rims and thats as far as i would go with mine. I was asking on here also about tire size and everybody recommended not going over that size unless you had bigger rims, reason, the weight of our diesels and what everybody said above. I put these on my truck and the handling changed just a bit, more flex in the tire, not as tight in the turns. Welcome to FTE and good luck.
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I got 285-75-16,s D rated( E is recommended )on stock rims and thats as far as i would go with mine. I was asking on here also about tire size and everybody recommended not going over that size unless you had bigger rims, reason, the weight of our diesels and what everybody said above. I put these on my truck and the handling changed just a bit, more flex in the tire, not as tight in the turns. Welcome to FTE and good luck.
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Honestly that half an inch makes very little difference.
When I was a tire guy i mounted tons of 285's on stock rims, no issues (due to the size)
Your probably right though, the tires would wear out a little bit fast, nothing like 20k miles difference or anything though.
When I was a tire guy i mounted tons of 285's on stock rims, no issues (due to the size)
Your probably right though, the tires would wear out a little bit fast, nothing like 20k miles difference or anything though.
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I am on my 3rd set of 305 70 - 16 on stock Lariat rims. I am getting 60 to 80K miles on each set. I know they are too big for the rims, but if you run the right tires, alignment is good and you rotate regularly, wear is not a problem. I am running Pro Grade Goodyear Silent Armors. I am not a Goodyear fan nomally, but these tires are the best tires I have ever run on any truck! They are not cheap, but they ride good, quiet and wear great.
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