Tire size question
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Tire size question
I'm using an E-350 van for work, 89 model. It's got 235/85/16's on it now. They are about 31 plus inches tall. The rims are 16X6 stock steel. Someone is giving me a set of 265/75/16's. They're tall enough and will fit in my wheel wells. Is a standard 6 inch wide rim too narrow? Should I go to a 7 or 8 inch wide rim? Thanks.
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Tire size question
How wide are those tires? I don't know my metric conversions but if it's over 10" no way is that safe. Might be ok for a mustang with a more low profile tire but not for a truck. You risk popping the bead when making a high speed turn or safety manuver. You can drive on it ok, but anything more than 10" will be very risky, and I bet a tire shop won't even mount it.
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Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
.That's it for mods now, saving for a Stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
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Thanks Justin. I think your answer is correct...I was just kinda' hoping. The cross section is about 10 1/2 inches. I'm thinking I'd have to go to about an 8 inch rim. Oh well.........
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Rule of thumb, width of rim plus 4" will give you the minimum. Like I have 11.5 inch wide tires on 7.5" wide rims. The manufacturer recommends nothing less than 8" on a 11.5" wide tire, but that .5" is ok, but nothing more. So if the tire is 10.5", you can have a rim anywhere from 7-9" wide.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds .
That's it for mods now, saving for a Stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
.That's it for mods now, saving for a Stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
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Tire size question
No problem Mike, thats what we are here for 
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Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds .
That's it for mods now, saving for a Stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
. I've learned most of what I know from this site, I absorb information like a spongePrimary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
.That's it for mods now, saving for a Stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
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Tire size question
My 01 F250 Super Duty came from the factory with Firestone Steeltex A/Ts that are LT265/75R16, load range E on factory aluminum 16x7 wheels. I just put a set of Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs that are LT285/75R16, load range D on factory steel 16X7 wheels for use on the beach. They look great. I am looking forward to trying them out next week.
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