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Dec 31, 2008 | 05:39 PM

puckstopper

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New Tires

New to the forum.
I have a 2001 F250 SD 4x2 CC LB I have a 2" leveling kit installed on the front springs, and I would like to run larger tires. Currently running stock 235/85R16E. Anyone know how large I can go without affecting handling or requiring major mod. 295/305/315?

Dec 31, 2008 | 08:27 PM

fxstbchopper

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Welcome to the FTE!!!

I have run 315's without a problem on my other truck without even having a leveling kit on it it was stock but it was a F350 4x4. hope this helps.

Dec 31, 2008 | 08:36 PM

owscarflytyer

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Tires/Rims

Just bought a used 250. XL - original size was 265/70/17. Someone put very nice premium King Ranch wheels on it. It now has 275/70/18s on it. I would like to go back to stock.

If you are interested, I would be very willing to part with my set of wheels/tires (used Conti's) so that I can revert back to stock. Not sure the rim size, but I can check/verify. Think they are about 9"/9.5" - could go prob min 305's on them w/o a prob.

If you are interested in discussing, feel free to email at myerssw@knology.net.

Steve

Dec 31, 2008 | 10:10 PM

sarnott140

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I have 305/65-18's BFG AT. They rubbed on my mudflaps at full turn, but removed them and they don't rub but are real close.

Dec 31, 2008 | 10:13 PM

jake00

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on my 02 f250, I ran 315's and had to trim the frront valance , the wheels would hit it at full turn.

the truck was lifted 4.5 inches

Dec 31, 2008 | 10:16 PM

RagingBull2k2

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315/75 on the the stock 16x7's and some leveling springs... no rubbing... but I also tore off the LOWER lower valence (the one that hides the crash bar) on one of my off-roading adventures, lol... I would guess if there was someone it would rub, it'd be there... and maybe the inner fender if I had the diesel...

Joey

Jan 2, 2009 | 12:22 PM

krewat

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I had 235's on my truck when I got it brand-new. Went to 265s for the next set of times, it wasn't much of a handling difference.

However, going to 285/75R16s was quite a jump in handling loss. Not too bad, but definitely more sway to it. Might be my choice of tires too...