The time has come for new tires. And I need suggestions. This is what I currently have. 97 F150 Trition 5.4 with 355 rear and these are the size tires. 255/70/16 I want to go bigger of course. My truck is stock height and I plan to stay that way for now. What can I get away with and that will fit on my rims without a problem. Basically want bigger tires, wide and taller. Is this possible and which size and brand is available for me.

Thanks everyone in advanced. 40K miles on these tires and the belts are starting to dance

 

Welp I already found the answer the 285/75/16 will fit perfectly for my truck.

But since I dont want this link to die anything. Does anyone have a picture of this size tire on there truck?

 

If you ever consider trading your set up for a 265/70 17/s let me know.
I have 1000 miles on mine and I want to go with 16in wheels so I can get 10 ply tires.

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5.4L(whatpowerawaitsthee)
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Here's my truck with 285's:



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[This message has been edited by mudder (edited 06-06-2000).]

 

white knight do you have 4X4?

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98 F-150 S/C Lariat Sport-Side 4X2 V8 4.6
Bassani Side exit exaust, K&N FIPK, Snug-Top Hard Lid,600 watt Power Acoustic amp,8 inch Kicker substation, Royal Purple Synthetic, BFG 265/75/16 Mud Terrain

 

White Knight:
Have you looked at the Bridgestone Duelers AT? I have about 37k on my goodyears and getting ready to get a set. I'll be going with the 265/75/16 though. Best price I have found is $460 not including tax. They also have thme in the 285 series.

Anyone have anything to say about this tire. Good or bad, like to know before I buy.

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98 F150 SC XLT 4x4, 4.6 V8,Dk Toreador Red,Extang Saber Tonneau cover, Black Westin Nerf bars,Superchip, K&N air filter, RemoteStart, Gibson Super Truck Exhaust

 

Here's mine with 285's



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1997 F150 XLT 4.6L Auto 4x4 ORP SC 3.55LS Oxford white, Med. Graphite Int. White Faced Gauges,Bed Cap,Superchip,AirRaid,Bug Deflector. Rancho RSX Shocks, 3" Flowmaster 40 series,Bassani Nascar Tip. 285/75/16 BFG AT's, 16x8 Centerline 45 series


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[This message has been edited by 97F150 (edited 06-07-2000).]

 

yes my truck is a 4X4. And I am in the process of getting prices on the 285/75/16's BFG AT/S KO tires. Those look to be the best for thr truck and fills in those big wheel wells nicely. Thanks Mudder for the picture!

 

Thanks 97150! Those are the ones I want for sure! Ug now its time to make some phone calls!

 

I have to say that I have the Bridgestone Dueler AT's on my truck for about 5,000 miles now, and love them. They are great on pavement, wet/dry, do good in loose gravel, mud, and sand. I would recommend them to anyone. There is a post on aftermarket tires/wheels that I have posted more info about them. Hope this helps.

 

I also have the 255/70/16 Goodyears that need replacing soon. On www.discounttiredirect.com, they list a plus 0 option as 265/75/16. Is this correct? Can I use those tires without any power loss or speedo correction?

Thanks,

Jim

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1998 F-150 XLT SC 5.4L

 

mudder:

That is a bad **** looking truck. What rims do you have pushing those 285s? Does yours have a body lift of any sort? Or is it a 4x4? Currently I have a 99 F150 Flareside 2WD truck with Gibson catback, and K&N Air Intake and my next venture was to do the tire / stance appearance modification but i am still debating on what to do....anyone feel free to throw your 2 since in. I do not go off roading but I want a bit more ground clearance...I will get a picture of the truck on here soon.

Thanx
RR

 

Here ya go hale. Mine has 35's, a spindle lift, body lift, and 1" coil spacers. Just click a pic

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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, 5 Speed, Superchip, 2 Superchip Decals (I Think They Add 5 HP Each), 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, 3" Body Lift, 1" Coil Spacers, 3" Blocks In Rear,Manik Grill Guard, Lighted Logo In The Tailgate,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors,Air Box Mod, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam ,6 Kc DayLighters, Back Up Lights, Dual Batteries (One's an Optima Yellow Topper), Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps,Polk Audio DX7 5X7's In The Front Doors, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. 35" BFGOODRICH ALL TERRAIN KO'S Mounted on 16.5x9.75 American Racing Baja Rims
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[This message has been edited by ccla (edited 06-21-2000).]

 

Jscot, go to powerdog.com and it will calculate the difference in those sizes.