I am thinking about putting on the 33/12.50/17 pro comp MT tires on my stock suspension 97 f150 4X4 xlt super cab with off road package dose anyone have this setup on there rig and if so have you had any rubbing problems or have to trim anything I want to put them on my stock 7-1/2/17" rims If you have any picks could you post them thanks.
Also the lowes price for them I have seen is $191 dose anyone know were to get them for less

 

I'm thinking about doing the same thing on my 2001 4x4 orp and would aslo be interested in this info, I need some bigger tires!

 

I have the same size in the AT's on my expedition. Fit great, never touched my torsion bars. Not even close to rubbing. I think in the non-orp there might be an issue with a little rubbing, but it's nothing that tweeking the torsion bars can't fix. I would go for it without thinking twice. 33's look awesome on stock suspesion trucks. They should come that way with 4.10's from the factory.

 

Here you go I did have to trim about 1/2in. on the front valance. No big deal. I had the 3.55 gear before and would recommend doing gears as well. MPH and gas mpg. stayed about the same.

 

4wheel parts has them for $201 each, but frequently run a deal of buy 3 get on free, dropping it to $150 each. you can order them online, or drive down to california, i know they have many stores there.

 

Hey I noticed it looks like you went with aftermarket rims do you know if the backspacing was the same or different

Thanks all for the info so far.

 

The backspace was a little diffrent since the wheel is wider then my stock wheels. Also, I was checking on the net and called a few places and was able to get them down to $160 a tire. It was 4wheel parts and a off road shop in Garland. Best thing to do is check around and get the best price and then call 4wheel parts and give them that price and they will beat it. Thats what I did and got a 36" tire for $180 a tire when most places were selling them for $225 or more. The reason for going to 16" rims over my 17"s is a wider selection on tires for future upgrades. Also the market for 17" M/T's is just now comming out, so the price will be higher since it is a newer market for them. You can spend $1000. on tires, or you can spend about the same and get a new look for your truck going 16" tires and wheels. Look into package deals for tires and rims, you can usually haggle price on tires. Long story short, I am completely happy with my upgrade and my truck burns about the same in fuel and only off 2.5 to 3 mph on the speedo. Total spent on tires, wheels is about $1,200 TT and L out the door. Hope any of this helps with your decision.

 

thanks for all the info the guys at 4 wheel said they have a sale coming up in march I'm hoping they will have the buy 3 get one free deal again

 

I totally agree with Trent on going to a 16" rim. You have much more of a selection with a 16" rim, not to mention the cost difference. Plus, I sold my take-offs for a $290 profit on E-bay. You also have the added style of an aftermarket rim. Mine was $1092 out the door. And do ask them if they can give you a deal if you buy wheels and tires. I got $11 off each tire, $10 off each rim, discounted labor and parts, saved about $125.

 

Dito on the 16"s. Big savings, I put 285/75/16's (Cooper ST's) on 10" wide 589's, had to crank the torsion bars and some triming on the front valance, they look great.

tires : $140.00 each
wheels : $ 130.00 each
total : $1,080.00
by the way Cooper makes procomp tires

 

hey raptor,

is $1080 your out the door cost? did you get free install and everything?

 

Thats plus mount and balance $50.00

 

Cooper ST

 

Here's my $1092 wirth....

 

hosracn
Your truck looks great

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