[BottleMaker]

Hi this is my first post. I just recently bought a 99 F-250 supercab longbed 7.3 PSD 85000 miles. My Question is how big can I go with wheels and tires and not have rubbing problems? I have 265/75/16 right now. I like to see a little bit fo the tires sticking out from the wheel wells. I do tow a 30 foot fifth wheel with this truck also. Don't know if that makes any difference or not. I did do a search and read alot but never really got clear answer. Thanks for any help Butch

 

[logan21sv]

Re: Whats the biggest I can go with stock F-250

i am pretty sure u can fit a 285/75/r16 or even a 305/70/r16 the 305s are wider and may be alittle closer but nothing a saw wont cure with a simple cut of the bottom plastic skirt

 

[bhaltom]

I have the same question, from what I heard 285/75/16 will work on a f250 p/s 4x2, (not 4x4). In a few weeks I will know for sure as I am trying a set. When I get a set on I will post what I find out.

If anyone knows for sure I would like to know. Does anyone have 285/75/16 on a p/s 4x2?

bhaltom

 

[klough]

I have 295/75/R16 on my truck ther is only a slight rub when I turn sharp. This is my second set with no problems.

 

[bhaltom]

You said, only a slight rub when I turn sharp. Looks like you have a 4x4.

Does the 4x4 set up higher than the 2x4? If so would the same tires on a 2x4 rub more using the same 285/75/16 that you have on the 4x4?

Just wondering bc I was wanting to put 285/75/16 on my 2x4 truck.

Thanks for the help,
Bhaltom

 

[bhaltom]

oops, I just reread, I thought you said 285, but I see now you said 295. Looks like the 285 will work but will be close, I guess?

 

[BottleMaker]

Thanks for the replies guys. Sounds like 295/75/r16 could be it.

 

[scootergang70]

I have 315/75R16 on stock lift/wheels. It rubbed a little but nothing too bad. It has stopped at this point. It would only rub on the skirt when turning left, right was fine. N
o contact with leaf springs or anything else. I will buy them again.

The rears are 100% fine of course.

 

[DSMCCRAE]

I have been running 285/70 16 on stock rims, then i added 4" Fabtech
lift to my 2wd, now tires look to small so i just received 10X16
Procomp wheels and going to install 305's tomorrow if they will fit.
will update, but 285's fit fine on stock 2wd.
Dave

 

[bhaltom]

Thanks Dave, thats what I was wondering. Lookin at new tires today 06-30-05

Bhaltom

 

[kedgar]

I run 285/75/16 on my 1999.5 4x4. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif A buddy of my runs the same tire on a 1999 4x2. No problems. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[firemedic8104]

I am running 315's on mine, stock 99 4x4, but they rub the springs at full turn. Next time I buy tires I would like to get a smaller size, but I don't want to lose too much of the width of the tire and the ride height. I am going to try to go to a 305 or something like that and see how that works.

 

[DSMCCRAE]

Installed my new Procomp 16x10 wheels with Bridgstone Dueller A/T 305's and they look great. I was leary about going with 10" wheels but now i'am glad i did. I have ATS fender flares and the stock wheels looked whimpy even with 285 tires, the 305's are right at the edge of the flares barely stick out and no rubbing anywhere. I will try and get pictures next week.
Dave

 

[jeepthing77]

305's and no rub even when the suspension is flexed

 

[XnetdoodX]

If you're going to be cutting it that close then you'd better take the advice of somebody who has experience with the same year truck as yours. My 05 was a bit different than my buddy's 04. Mainly because of the coils.

 

[Down South]

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305's and no rub even when the suspension is flexed

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305's here too with no rub ever.

 

[BottleMaker]

Thanks guy's I think I will try 305's. What size rims do you run? 8"?