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Nov 5, 2002 | 11:22 PM

88grandmarquis

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rim size question

i've looked at all the archived posts and my question was not answered. i own a 1986 F-150 4x4. i bought it with 265x75xR16's on it. on sharp turns it rubs. i'm looking to go down to a 15" rim. a friend of mine said i could put 15" x 8" rims with 31x10.5xR15's and avoid the rubbing while keeping the larger look.

Questions: 1. will 31x10.5xR15's on 15" x 8" rims stop the rubbing without sacrificing ride or handling? 2. with STOCK 15" rims, what is the better size to have that is a step up from the 235x75xR15's?

apoligies if i have repeated something from before.

Nov 5, 2002 | 11:52 PM

Ford_Six

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rim size question

the 265 size is almost a 32, so a 31 would be alittle bit smaller, but where are the tires rubbing? Depending on where, just changing the tire size may not help.

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Nov 6, 2002 | 12:04 AM

88grandmarquis

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rim size question

rubbing up front. it is in serious need of an alignment also. my friend also said that 31x10.5xR15's would stand out a little further than the 265s.

Stupid question: a 31x10.5 is wider than a 31x9.5?