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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 05:58 AM
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I'm looking to replace my stock tires from 255's to 275 or 285 tire sizes and was wondering if it would be necessary to install a leveling kit in the front?
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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I don't think you will need a level for 275 that's what many trucks have stock. 285 not sure about
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jurgy
I'm looking to replace my stock tires from 255's to 275 or 285 tire sizes and was wondering if it would be necessary to install a leveling kit in the front?
What year and is it a 4x4?
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jurgy
I'm looking to replace my stock tires from 255's to 275 or 285 tire sizes and was wondering if it would be necessary to install a leveling kit in the front?
You can go 275 or 285 stock on 4x4 with no level, what year is your truck?
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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I have a 2010 xlt 4x2 and I ended up going with a 265/70-17 and that plenty big, u can probably go 265/75-17 or 275/75-17.

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
265/75-17 7.8in 16.3in 32.6in 102.6in 618 0.0%
275/75-17 8.1in 16.6in 33.2in 104.4in 607 1.8%
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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I have a 2007 XLT 5.4 4x4. I'm leaning towards 275 range because I do a lot of driving.

Any tire suggestions?
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Just wondering... I heard that a lift or leveling kit will void the factory warranty. Due to "non stock driveline angles" Any truth to this?

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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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Thanks for the warranty info.
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