31-33" tires?

WillfromNorCal · #1 04-18-2012, 03:04 AM

I have a 99 Supercab 2wd that has about 1" lift in the back from an AAL and I'm putting on 1.5" spacers in the front soon. I want to beef up the tires a bit so I was wondering whats the best size tire I should run with. Can I clear 285/75/16s or should I go smaller with 275/75/16s or even 265/75/16s? I don't want to regear (have the 5.4 btw) as I only tow about 1600lbs a couple times a year. Thanks.

pizzaman711 · #2 04-18-2012, 09:11 AM

Since your only going up about 1.5" I would go with the 275/75/16. It's pretty close to the same height as the 285 but it's a little more narrow so you should be better when it comes to not rubbing. You might see it rub a little when hitting bumps and turning at the same time however.

LonestarROB · #3 04-18-2012, 09:40 AM

I don't know what, if anything, is different between a 99' and an 08' but I run 33" (275/70/18) Red Letter General Grabbers on my 2wd. All I have is a 1.5 AS level in the front. They fit EASY. Not close to rubbing anywhere.

Just my 2 cents.

Rob

kingfish51 · #4 04-18-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LonestarROB

I don't know what, if anything, is different between a 99' and an 08' but I run 33" (275/70/18) Red Letter General Grabbers on my 2wd. All I have is a 1.5 AS level in the front. They fit EASY. Not close to rubbing anywhere.

Just my 2 cents.

Rob

All the difference in the world. The 2 are no where near comparable.

LonestarROB · #5 04-18-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingfish51

All the difference in the world. The 2 are no where near comparable.

Ok, then ignore everything I just said then.

WillfromNorCal · #6 04-18-2012, 08:55 PM

Well I just noticed that 275/75/16s dont actually exist, so its down to the other two options. If I lift the front 2" will that allow the 285/75/16s to clear? For people that dont bother to do the math 265/75/16 are 31.8" while 285/75/16s are 32.8" in diameter.

WillfromNorCal · #7 04-27-2012, 12:47 AM

Just to ask again, will 285/75/16s fit with 2" of lift on a 99 2wd?

wandell · #8 04-27-2012, 12:03 PM

Yes, 285/75-16's will fit using the OEM wheels or a 16x8 with 4.5 inches of backspacing.

WillfromNorCal · #9 04-27-2012, 11:39 PM

Sweet. I was gonna go with 275/70-17s but if I can fit the 285s on the OEM rim that will be a lot nicer so I dont have to spend as much money at once.

WillfromNorCal · #10 04-28-2012, 02:10 AM

Wait, if the OEM wheels are 16x7, and acording to tire rack the tire can only fit 7.5, how will they fit?

pizzaman711 · #11 04-28-2012, 08:21 AM

They'll be okay, you'll just need to make sure you monitor air pressure more closely and rotate them properly or you'll get increased wear on them.

WillfromNorCal · #12 04-28-2012, 03:47 PM

Sounds awesome, thanks.

Alex_4.2L · #13 04-28-2012, 05:12 PM

With that lift the 285s will fit I'm sure of it because I had them on my 2wd truck. Without the lift they would rub on the front tho

WillfromNorCal · #14 04-28-2012, 11:00 PM

Will I have to worry about rubbing?

WillfromNorCal · #15 05-15-2012, 01:59 AM

*bump*
Also, can I run 305/70/16s, or will they rub because of the extra width?
Again 99 F150 2wd w/ 1" lift back and 2" front.