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unstable Apr 1, 2001 08:56 PM

285's with no lift?
 
who has 285's on their truck with no lift?

dwdodd Apr 1, 2001 09:31 PM


<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by unstable:
who has 285's on their truck with no lift?</font>
I installed 285/75/16 M/T MTX's on 8" rims with no problem at all . I've since add 2.5 inches on lift and plan on adding 3 more!

99 F-150 2wd Ex-cab WS
Kenwood MP3 player
Kenwood electronic EQ/Crossover
Kicker component 5x7's
Pioneer 50x4 amp
Chassis Tech upper control arms
Lift springs
285/75/16 Mickey Thompson MTX
Elite alum wheels
Painted grille and shell
Painted bumper
Custom graphics

Future mods
Subwoofer
Chassis tech lift spindles

r0land Apr 2, 2001 10:38 AM

They sure will! Check out my topic, https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000756.html

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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2

mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (32.9x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
Crimeguard alarm, Power locks
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Never let your schooling interfere with your education --Mark Twain

5150steves Apr 2, 2001 10:51 AM

I just got a 4" Rancho lift put on and it has 285's and I would say you would have turning problems if you did it with no lift. The 285's are slightly taller than a 33 but about 1" smaller in width. I put them next to a set of 35's before I had them put on to see if I wanted to go bigger and the 285 did not look much different in how tall it was. It is a big tire.

Steve

mudder Apr 2, 2001 10:56 AM

Here's how it goes. A BFG 285 is 32.8" tall, and the exact same height as a 33/12.50/16.5. Only difference is, that the 33 is wider. I have 285's on my truck with a 4" lift, and I don't think they are close to 35's.

http://photos.f150world.com/Mudder/newflex3.jpg

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98 Black F150 S/C 4x4 ORP 5.4

4" Rancho lift, 14 KC lights, lots of other goodies. Check out www.F150World.com/Mudder for pics and all the info.

Matt90GT Apr 2, 2001 11:38 AM

285s fit with no lift on a 4x4. 2wd I dont know.

5150steves Apr 2, 2001 11:53 AM

Hey Mudder,

We had the 285's next to the 33's and they were, not much, but slightly larger. Atleast they looked it. and next to the 35's they did not look that different but of coarse they were smaller. The 35's would not add that much more to the trucks overall hight.

By the way thanks for the info on the lift. You are one of the reasons I went with the 4" Rancho.

Steve

mudder Apr 2, 2001 01:24 PM

That's great, glad I could help.

mudder Apr 2, 2001 01:26 PM

By the way Steve, do you have any pics of your truck yet? Would love to see how it looks.

5150steves Apr 2, 2001 01:58 PM

Hey mudder your right. The 285 75 16 are 32.83. We did the calculation. I don't have the pictures developed yet. No I don't have a digital camera yet. I will have pictures soon. I had two guys in trucks stop me on the way home from getting the lift on and say how good it looks.

Our trucks are very similar except mine has the different front end (1999). Black always looks good....for the little time it is clean.

Steve

BADF-150 Apr 2, 2001 04:47 PM

I currently have 285/75/16's on aftermarket progressive pro57 rims and I have only cranked torsion bars about 1/2" just to firmer the ride but no rubbing or trouble turning at all whatsoever!! looks mint too!!!

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* 2000 F-150 XLT, 5.4L BLACK ECAB, ORP 4X4,
* DYNOMAX PERFORMANCE EXHAUST
* JET PERFORMANCE MODULE
* K&N FILTERCHARGER
* EVERY OPTION, CLASS III HITCH, TINTED WINDOWS
* CLARION PRO AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM AM/FM/CD w/ 6-DISC CHANGER,
* "s12d" KICKER SOLOBARIC CUSTOM SUB BOX
* 354xi KICKER IMPULSE AMP
* 4X6 MB QUART SPEAKERS w ADD-ON TWEETERS
* CLARION EHQ5100 ELECTRONIC GRAPHIC EQ/CROSSOVER PROCESSOR MODULE
* GTS CARBON FIBER HEADLIGHT AND TAILLISHT COVERS
* GTS CARBON FIBER BUGSHIELD
* 285/75/16 BFG KO'S
* 16X8 PROGESSIVE PRO 57 WHEELS


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meek47 Apr 2, 2001 04:55 PM

I'm Runnin them no problem...

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1997 Black 4x4 F-150 XLT 4.6L 285/75/16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T's Eagle Alloy Wheels, K&N Airfilter, Flowmaster Exhaust, Dual tips off of one pipe. Nerf Bars, Brush guard, 2 Ralley Lights, Sony X-plod head unit, Jensen 500 watt amp, Sony X-Plod 10" Sub

sooner or later: a lift and bigger mud terrain tires

unstable Apr 2, 2001 08:19 PM

thanks for the help guys,

roland, did u get the 285's on with the stock wheels?

thanks

StevensBlack4x4 Apr 3, 2001 03:46 PM

Mudder is that lift adjustable form 4'to 6'

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97 F150 4X4
4.6 V8 K&N Filter
Manik Grill Gaurd with 2 KC daylighters
American Racing Baja rims
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 305/70/16 Dual Exaust with 40 series Flowmaster
Panasonic DF-600U and MTX Thunderforms with MTX 6000 in it with a MTX Amp

Web Site http://hometown.aol.com/steveng0143/...sBlack4X4.html

If you have any Questions Email me at Steveng0143@aol.com

r0land Apr 3, 2001 07:26 PM

Yes, mine are on stock rims. But if you get aftermarket rims, get some with no more than 4.5" of back spacing, get 4" if you can. It will prevent rubbing if you got to a bigger tire and will probably look better than the stock rims. But the stocks will work.

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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2

mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (32.9x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
Crimeguard alarm, Power locks
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Never let your schooling interfere with your education --Mark Twain


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