new tires and reprogramming the computer...

Old Oct 21, 2003 | 08:03 PM
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new tires and reprogramming the computer...

I am the proud Poppa of a 2003 FX4 single cab, short wheelbase, flairside (styleside...whatever)...the color is trueblue. To get to my question...I am wanting to put the biggest possible tires on there without a lift. I don't want to ruin the warranty just yet. I have read and seen where I can fit up to 305's on there with a little adjusting of the torsion bar. Now is this a hard thing to do? I really am not that mechanically inclined, but I can read directions and turn a wrench. Anyway, if all is accomplished and the 305's will fit in there, Do I have to get the computer reprogrammed....Someone help me if you can, and if you have any other stuff I can do to make my truck a force to be reckoned with while not going overboard let me know...Thanks alot...Justin
 
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 04:50 PM
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305 will fit with no problem. You don't have to adjust the torsion bar you can trim the lower Valance about 1 1/2" off the conor. If you crank up too much on the torsion bar you will have to realign the front end.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 05:14 PM
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THANKS ALOT

THANKS ALOT FOR THE INFO.....I AM STILL WONDERING WHAT SIZE RIMS TO GO WITH...IT SOUND LIKE 16'S ARE THE POPULAR CHOICE...HOW MUCH BACKSPACING SHOUD I GET AROUND 4.5 INCHES OR SO. WHO WOULD BE THE BEST BRANDS IN YOUR OPINION....THANKS
 
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 09:28 AM
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I went with 16 because it is eaiser to find tires. I have 16x10 AR Atlas I think the back spacing is 4.5. The tires are 305/70/16.

https://www.f150online.com/galleries...8596&anum=3825
 

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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 04:55 PM
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THANKS

NOW ARE THOSE MUDS OR ALL TERRAINS?
 
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 10:43 PM
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Those are Nitto A/Ts
 
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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CHECK IT OUT

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP. I WENT WITH THE BFG AT'S WITH THE SAME RIMS...HOPE YOU DON'T MIND....THANKS FOR THE HELP.
 
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