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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 02:03 AM
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whats the biggest sized tires i can run on a 1980 f150 with no lift ive heard 32's with minor trimming but im not sure
 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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I know a guy who ran 35's on the next gen of f150 and didn't trim anything, they didn't rub unless he flexed the suspension but that happened pretty well over every bump. I don't know if your gen and his have the same clearances around the fenders though.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 73'360f100
whats the biggest sized tires i can run on a 1980 f150 with no lift ive heard 32's with minor trimming but im not sure
i had an 81 f250 which i beleive are very similar and i was able to run 36 with little trimming but if your looking to flex i wouldnt go any bigger than 32 imo
 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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42" and a set of chains... let them clearance themselves. lol
 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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lol yeah i hear ya, i think im going to try 32 or 33 ive got a certain look im going for but still be usable off road
 
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33s should fit. might rub a bit when turning and flexing at the same time....
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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42" and a set of chains... let them clearance themselves. lol
Good luck getting them on the truck for the chains to work.
 
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