Putting bigger tires on my stock rims.
11-28-2010, 01:16 AM
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Putting bigger tires on my stock rims.
Does anyone know what the largest size tire is that I can put on my stock rims? Right now I have the factory 255 70 17's on my '09 4x4 crew cab but I'm getting ready to finally replace them and I want to put some bigger tires on them without having to buy new rims or a lift. I drive it every day but also drive it off road when I'm hunting and need a tire thats good in the mud/snow also. Any suggestions?
Also, why in the world did Ford put the 255's on the F-150? When I was looking for that particular size, there is only a handful of tires that are made in that size.
Also, why in the world did Ford put the 255's on the F-150? When I was looking for that particular size, there is only a handful of tires that are made in that size.
11-28-2010, 08:27 AM
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i have 265/70/18's on my factory wheels. i have seen as wide as 305's on factory wheels. but since you have 17's, i would say go with 285/70/17's, there is a member on here with a stock 4wd 09-10 model and he has no level or lift. maybe he'll chime in...
11-28-2010, 09:32 AM
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I have 275/70-17 on my stock XLT wheels. They fit perfect, they dont bulge way out like th 285 and 295 sometimes do.
For a pic... first post on page 53 of Show my your 2010's
For a pic... first post on page 53 of Show my your 2010's
Last edited by srsfunk; 11-28-2010 at 09:34 AM.
11-28-2010, 01:03 PM
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11-28-2010, 02:20 PM
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11-28-2010, 02:44 PM
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From all I've seen, tire fitment on the 09+ trucks is similar to the 04-08s. Your 17s should be 7.5" wide (you can confirm on your driver door jamb). Ignoring tire manufacturer rim width recommendations, you'll see many members with tires as wide as 12.50/315. Many complain about rubbing the UCA when going wider than 12.00/305. Taking the width issues into consideration, the consensus is that a 33" tire will fit on an unlifted 4x4 mounted on the stock rims, and 35s will fit on a leveled or lifted (Rancho or RC allow stock rims IIRC) truck.
