Time for Larger Tires?
The largest tire and wheel combo that will fit on a stock 97-03 F-150 4x4 is a 305/70-16(33x12.50) on a 16x10 inch rim. They will fit, but you will have to crank up the preload on the torsion bars and/or trim the front bumper's lower plastic valance.
33's on a 4x4
Depending on the width of the rims you are purchasing, that will determine what will fit. I just put 285/65/18 BFG all-terrain on my chrome L wheels (18x9 1/2). They fit with no torsion bar turning, and no valance trimming. Granted I don't go off-roading. Good luck.


