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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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Question on tire size

I have a 76 f250 thats stock and was wondering if i can fit 35 12.5 15 on it without rub. I heard you can fit 35's but what about the width? Thanks
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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Well you hae hit the nail on the head. Wheel width, tire width, asn wheel backspacing all play a role in what will fit and what will not. Typically a narrow 35 x 12.50 has a much better shot at clearing than say the same 35 incher that is 14.5 inches wide.
Again the wheel is aonther variable.
Last thing to consider is the condition of the front springs. Old tired and worn out springs may have something to do with running a larger tire.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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i have 36x14.50x16s on mine and they dont rub. i dont know the backspacing of the rim, but my springs are pretty beefy.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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I have 38-12.50-16.5's on mine stock, they fit but if I do any flexing they might rub. The wheels are 16.5x9.75 through summit. I cant remember the back spacing. More pics in my gallery.


 
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