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Old 04-06-2005, 12:09 PM   #1 (permalink)
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largest tires on my 86 f250

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i asked before about putting large tires on my 86 f250 but have a few other things to do to it 1st. anyway whats the largest tire i can fit without a lift (or maybe an add a leaf?)

i was thinking 315/75/16's on 16x8 rims?

any thoughts?
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Old 04-06-2005, 12:28 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I would say 35's will fit with no lift.
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Old 04-06-2005, 03:40 PM   #3 (permalink)
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i have 35's on mine now.. its an 87, different body style but same chasis... minimal rub on springs, due to backspacing i think...
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Old 04-07-2005, 05:40 AM   #4 (permalink)
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gilraine what Back spacing are you rinning?
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Old 04-07-2005, 06:52 AM   #5 (permalink)
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If you have a Dana 44, you can fit a 44 inch tire.
The model numbers = tire size
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If you have a Dana 44, you can fit a 44 inch tire.
The model numbers = tire size
Really Kewl, I have a D60 in my 2004 F350, so a 60" tire will fit
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If you have a Dana 44, you can fit a 44 inch tire.
The model numbers = tire size
That sucks for the BII and Ranger guys with the Dana 28.
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Old 04-07-2005, 06:26 PM   #8 (permalink)
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gilraine what Back spacing are you rinning?
4-4.5 BS i think, rims were on the truck when i bought it..
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Old 04-07-2005, 07:31 PM   #9 (permalink)
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If you have a Dana 44, you can fit a 44 inch tire.
The model numbers = tire size
1 funnay point
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just cut whatever gets inb the way. You can do it without it looking like shit.
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That sucks for the BII and Ranger guys with the Dana 28.
what about CJs with the model 20?????
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what about CJs with the model 20?????
Go-kart tires..........Same strenth
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The fenders can be trimmed on that body style without it being too noticable.
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tire size

what size tire can u fit on a rockwell? lol
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Sazall and any tire you want will fit.
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