What would you guys recommend for a '87 250 lifted about 6"? 35s? Is that all I would be able to run? I don't have a problem trimming the fenders or anything but I still need it to be able to articulate well on the trails. Thanx


Wes

I bet you could get away w/38's. And don't worry, the D50 TTB won't articulate.

Do you think they would rub at full flex then? lmao at d50 comment.

Originally posted by 1248bullitt
Do you think they would rub at full flex then? lmao at d50 comment.

In the rear they might rub at full flex, I'd guess on the frame or bed tub rather than the quarters themselves. It would depend upon tire section width, wheel width and backspacing.

Up front, you might have some rubbing while turning, again it will depend upon the above mentioned factors and steering stop adjustment. I really don't think your front end will move much, so I wouldn't worry about that.

The '87-91 body style is actually the most accomodating for large tires IMO. Ditch the stock front bumper or trim it and it opens up even more possibilities.

I ran 35 x 12.50's on 8" wheels with no lift on my 83 F250. They only rubbed when I had it cranked hard and going through a dip or something. Shoot I'd think ou out to beable to get 40's on there with trimming. I'm really just guessing, not for sure. If you have to buy new tires find a good shop that will work with you and try out several, or maybe somebody you know you could borrow for alittle bit to figure out whta you need

I'm planning on going with 15x10" wheels with around 3.75" of backspacing. I would really like to run 38x14.5" tires. I don't mind trimming the front bumper. What would I have to do to get the rear to not rub if it does? Thanx guys.

Wes

Either trim or move the rear axle back a couple inches. They'll most likely rub on the forward edge of the rear opening.

What all is involved moving the axle back a few inches? Can anyone point me to a good website on the best way to trim fenders? Or should I just go at it with some tin snips?:)

Wes

Originally posted by 1248bullitt
What all is involved moving the axle back a few inches? Can anyone point me to a good website on the best way to trim fenders? Or should I just go at it with some tin snips?:)

Wes

Uh, tin snips, no. The rear is usually real easy to do, it's single wall and I've always used a grinder w/cutting disc.

The front is a bitch, it's double walled. For that I used my buddy's plasma but only opened up the rear of the front wheel openings. If you wanna go all the way around you'll have eliminate or mod the inner fenders, probably less of a problem for you since your '87 should be carbed. EFI vehicles have a large wiring harness resting on the driver's inner fender.

Before you move the rear axle back, I'd see if your new tires actually rub. I know what Dustball's saying, but you may still find you only get rubbing on the frame/bed, esp w/38x14.50s on 15x10s. If this is the case, I wouldn't do anything about it, the sidewalls will just polish an arc into wherever they rub. My .02

I want to run 15x10" rims with 38x15.50x15" TSL radials. The rims will have standard bs. Would it be better if I got like 3" bs instead of around 3.75"? I don't want them to rub. Sorry for all the fawkin questions. Thanx guys.

Wes