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Old May 1, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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what are the max tire that any have on-88 f250.4wd diesel (still have dana 50)without lift kit
 
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Old May 1, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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I run 285-75-16 on a 16X8 wheel and there is only about 1/2 in from rubbing. I think this is max
 
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Old May 1, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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i was about to ask why you want big tires until i seen your location.i guess you probably dont have snow issues.lol those big wide tires dont do good on the ice and stuff i prefer the cookie cutter tires for my purposes.
 
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Old May 1, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Jayme Duty
I run 285-75-16 on a 16X8 wheel and there is only about 1/2 in from rubbing. I think this is max
I think yours might rub if you ever get one tire up on a rock
 
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Old May 1, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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not sure about an 88, or how much its different from my 92 f350 with the danna 60 but I have 305-70 r16s and they only rub on the bumper slightly if i hit a hard angle with the wheel turned
 
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Old May 2, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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i was offer a set of 37 with rims fore a good prize (550 $) and i have 33-12.5-16.5 on now and the start to get old and worn down and dry
 
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Old May 2, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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I don't think you are going to fit 37's without lifting it.

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Old May 2, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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i cleared 37's with a 4" spring and 1 1/2" body lift. it cleared with just the spring, but made inner fender well contact under flex. only added the body lift for the turbo but it worked great for the tires too. superlift claims 38x12.50 tires for their 4" lift, and 40x12.50 for their 6" lift. i dont recall what the offset has to be though.
 
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Old May 2, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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If you put the 37's on some OEM wheels they would fit better. You may still have some frame contact but it would be minimalized by the OEM offset. Aftermarket wheels have more offset and cause issues sooner as you increase tire size. I've seen a guy running 37" XZL's on steelies with minimal rubbing on an 86 F-250.
 
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Old May 2, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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to all,

fwiw, our local BF Goodrich dealer told my brother that anything larger then 265R7516 will need "a lift", due to "small variations" in suspension systems & body configuration. - Richard's rig is "dead stock" with FOMOCO steel wheels/hubcapas & in good condition, both & body & suspension.

i looked his truck over, about 10 days ago, when the front end was re-ligned & i believe the tire guy is CORRECT.

yours, TN46
 
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Old May 2, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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A 265/75 is almost the identical height as a 235/85, but slightly wider.

285/75 will fit with no problems on stock wheels.
 
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Old May 2, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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you could always just go with the good old sawzall and open up the fenders some to fit them in there haha
 
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Old May 3, 2010 | 01:41 AM
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you could always just go with the good old sawzall and open up the fenders some to fit them in there haha
yep if ya got a good deal on tires buy em, then wheel it a bit and cut off anything they hit
 
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