Wondering what the biggest size tires I can run on stock rims without doing a spring mod or lift kit. I just want a beefier look with improved traction. Also any recomendation on good tires for traction in mud with cood highway wear. Thinking BFG's. Thanks
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'01 Excursion, Edge Evolution waiting for more money for more toys
I would recommend the BFG AT's. I have 285's on both trucks. No lift but: I replaced the front springs on the X with some off a F350. Very good improvement and not to bad of a job. If you do not replace the
D-code factory X springs you can fit 285/75/16 BFG but may have some minor rubbing issues. Usually the front/corner edge of the black plastic airdam under the bumper. Also the fender skirt may touch in the rear of the wheel well. If you want to avoid rubbing and no lift stay with the 265/75/16.
285's here with absolutely no rub or touch anywhere.
Every one is different. Some can go 295's without rubbing, some can't. Some can actually go 305's which is rare. The problem is the skinny OEM wheels. Even my 285's don't fit like I'd like them to, with the tread even on the ground all the way across.
__________________ 2004 EB Excursion, 4x4, 6.0, everything but step tubes and 2nd row chairs, Magnaflow Exhaust, Isspro Gauges in an under cubby pod, Fumoto sitting on V Codes and Revo 285's.
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I tried to up the tires to 285's when I first got the X...waste of money IMO The X just begs for a wider rim, 9-10" the stability a wider rim will give you is worth every cent. I also feel that the X MUST be lifted with SD springs, 30mm rear sway bar and good shocks to make it safe.
Cary
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95 f250 4x4 xlt Excab Lb. white, BTS Trans, 4.10ls, Dana 60, ORU RS kit DR 4"front 5" reas springs!, Bilsteins, Centerline 18x9", 37" Toyo MT's,H2e, Tapercore IC,3" Billet intakes, Tymar 4" exhaust,intake and HX mod,Beans 2's, Stealth and Fuel system and DI studs, JS's IDM mod, TW 4 pos chip,TSM Rear Disks, 198k miles.
2004 EB 4x4 6.0 X born 05/18/04
white, LS,premier group, tow package, dvd. centerline 18x9" w/ 35" Toyo MT's, Edge 4.5" Lift, V's & custom B codes 37k miles 3rd turbo 6 5150 Specialy valved Bilsteins!
1976 EB Exploration daily driver
1971 EB Hard Core Crawler
2006 Yamaha FJR1300
2005 Suzuki King Quad
If you want to change rims, a 305-50-20 on 8.5x20 inch rims will fit stock on a 4x4.
Garry K
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2005 EX LTD 4x4 PSD, V's w/ Summit "gas" leveling kit and modified B's, Radius Rods, 30mm sway bar, Eagle 114 20's w/ 305-55-20" Open Country AT's, Prodigy, Dual-Cam HP hitch, all Black (Secret-Service-Edition)The ExThe Harley EX Road Armor Front Bumper with custom Aluminum winch-hole cover-plate. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d9...6/DSC01629.jpg
2001 Nomad 308 (32" w/ 14' Slide) Bunkhouse
4 kids and love to travel and camp!
2001 F350 Dually 4x4 4dr 7.3 6spd 180k and still running strong!
For a year I ran 295/75/16 BFG AT's on 16x8 AR Atlas rims with no rubbing ever.
Picked up a set of 265/75/16 Ravo's on 16x8 Centerline rims and they rub. Paid $200 for the set with 200 miles on them! Garage fire burnt the top tire.
The overall tire size is a good inch shorter on the Ravo's but the rim offset causes the tire to rub.
Not sure which tires I like better yet. First set of BFG's got me 80K miles. Second set had two blow outs by 40K miles but the other two have an easy 70K miles on them.
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