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Old 01-19-2018, 09:43 AM
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Tire Size Question

I'm looking at buying a set of 4 tires for my 1995 F150. It's a 5.0, 5 speed, 4x4, SuperCab, 8 foot bed. Stock suspension, factory 15 inch wheels.

​​​​​I am wondering if I can fit 32x11.5x15s on it. The truck has the turning radius of a freight train, so I don't want any rubbing. I know 33s will rub and 31s will fit. Can anyone confirm or deny that 32s will fit?
 
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I wouldn't think there would be much clearance difference frame wise from other 4x4 150s. I had 32 11.50s on mine awhile back and had no issues
 
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Originally Posted by Mudsport96
I wouldn't think there would be much clearance difference frame wise from other 4x4 150s. I had 32 11.50s on mine awhile back and had no issues
I wanted to be as specific as possible just in case. Anyone else have any idea?
 
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Tires fit every one of these trucks a little differently.. that is what production tolerances were back when they were built. 31x10.5 tires rubbed both trailing arms on my '90 at full lock and I know others here have mentioned occasionally that a tire may rub one side and not the other. 32" tires is the biggest that will "fit" a 1/2 ton 4x4 without suspension mods but I think it is accepted that they will rub pretty bad at full lock.
 
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The problem with 32s you have a VERY limited selection
 
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Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. If there is going to be any rubbing at all, I'm going to go with 31s. I don't want to mess with wheel spacers and I'm not ready to lift the truck. As far as availability, I can get BFG KO2s in a 31 and a 32, but I certainly don't mind paying less for the 31s.
 
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