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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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i have a 99 f150 4.6L 4X4 reg cab flareside 6.5 foot box. i am running 245/75R16. what is the biggest tire size i can go with my stock 16 inch rims without rubbing or having to shave anything. i dont want to put lift in yet i just need new tires and wondering what is a good size to go with
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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You could fit 285's without having to level on stock rims
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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Is that 285/75? Or 70?
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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285/75r/16's. 70's are a rare find, if you can find them.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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285/75r/16's. 70's are a rare find, if you can find them.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 09:28 PM
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i know this is not tires but can someone tell me the width of the stock rim? the rim hight is 16 in bolt pattern is 5x5 but i need width. i was looking into getting some aftermarket wheels
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by captjanes
i know this is not tires but can someone tell me the width of the stock rim? the rim hight is 16 in bolt pattern is 5x5 but i need width. i was looking into getting some aftermarket wheels
Bolt pattern is 5x135mm and width is 7 inches
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